Attorney General Denn, Lawmakers, to Introduce Legislation to Reform Delaware’s Violent Felony Law
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2015
(WILMINGTON, DE) – Attorney General Matt Denn, Representative J.J. Johnson, and Senator Margaret Rose Henry announced legislation Monday to update the list of crimes classified as violent felonies. The purpose of the statute is to ensure that crimes listed as statutory “violent felonies” are truly violent felonies as the term is commonly used. “The classification […]
Statement by Governor Markell on Announcement of UD Interim President Nancy Targett
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015
Governor Markell issued the following statement today in response to the announcement that Nancy Targett, dean of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, will serve as interim president of the University of Delaware, effective July 1
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Supporting Student Progress Through Effective Assessments
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015
Every student, here at William Penn and across Delaware, deserves the opportunity to graduate high school ready to enter college or a career. But we can’t fulfill that responsibility if we don’t know when our students fall behind. For a long time, that’s what happened for many young people, particularly from disadvantaged populations – especially […]
Be a Saint. Drive Sober.
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015
St. Patrick’s Day brings to mind shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold, and good luck. But don’t rely on luck to can save you from a drunk-driving crash. The New Castle County DUI Task Force will be conducting a DUI checkpoint near Wilmington this Saturday the 14th to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the city.
Governor Launches Effort to Reduce School Testing
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2015
Calling for the elimination of repetitive and ineffective assessments, Governor Markell launched a review of tests administered by the state, districts, and individual schools with the goal of decreasing the testing burden on students and teachers and increasing the time available for teaching.
