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Governor Signs Bill to Put Veterans to Work

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Governor Jack Markell signed legislation creating a new effort to help put recent combat veterans to work when they return from service. The “Veterans’ Opportunity Tax Credit” will give companies a $1,500 annual tax credit for each recent veteran they hire.




Governor Signs Two Bills to Combat Bullying and Help Protect Our Children

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012

Two bills that implement components to combat bullying were signed by Governor Jack Markell today at George V. Kirk Middle School in Newark. Today’s efforts are the direct result of work done by the Lt. Governor and Attorney General in cooperation with the strong sponsorship of House and Senate Education Chairs Sen. David Sokola and Rep. Terry Schooley.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware State Fair – Our Agricultural Tradition

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012

Governor’s Day at the Fair is truly one of my favorite days of the year. I love coming and reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. I love doing the rides in the Midway, I love going to the Grange and the Farm Bureau to eat delicious food. I love going to the barns to see the animals the kids have raised and are showing. I like spending time the FFA and 4-H students.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware State Fair – Our Agricultural Tradition

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012

The Governor delivers his weekly message from this year’s Delaware State Fair, a great agricultural tradition which showcases one of the state’s most important industries.




Artist Cassie Lawn Walker to Display a “Menagerie of Oddities” in the Mezzanine Gallery in August

Delaware Division of the Arts | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012

This solo exhibition of Cassie Lawn Walker’s work will showcase illustrative paintings which explore her love of collecting vintage toys, along with her influences from the growing underground scene of Pop Surrealism and Urban Street Art.







  Category: News

Governor Signs Bill to Put Veterans to Work

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Governor Jack Markell signed legislation creating a new effort to help put recent combat veterans to work when they return from service. The “Veterans’ Opportunity Tax Credit” will give companies a $1,500 annual tax credit for each recent veteran they hire.




Governor Signs Two Bills to Combat Bullying and Help Protect Our Children

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012

Two bills that implement components to combat bullying were signed by Governor Jack Markell today at George V. Kirk Middle School in Newark. Today’s efforts are the direct result of work done by the Lt. Governor and Attorney General in cooperation with the strong sponsorship of House and Senate Education Chairs Sen. David Sokola and Rep. Terry Schooley.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware State Fair – Our Agricultural Tradition

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012

Governor’s Day at the Fair is truly one of my favorite days of the year. I love coming and reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. I love doing the rides in the Midway, I love going to the Grange and the Farm Bureau to eat delicious food. I love going to the barns to see the animals the kids have raised and are showing. I like spending time the FFA and 4-H students.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware State Fair – Our Agricultural Tradition

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012

The Governor delivers his weekly message from this year’s Delaware State Fair, a great agricultural tradition which showcases one of the state’s most important industries.




Artist Cassie Lawn Walker to Display a “Menagerie of Oddities” in the Mezzanine Gallery in August

Delaware Division of the Arts | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012

This solo exhibition of Cassie Lawn Walker’s work will showcase illustrative paintings which explore her love of collecting vintage toys, along with her influences from the growing underground scene of Pop Surrealism and Urban Street Art.