Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Improving Health Care Through Innovation
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014
Much about our current health care system is unsustainable. It’s unfair both to the people who use it and to those who care for them. Despite tremendous strides to increase access to insurance and to develop better treatments, our health outcomes for many ailments rate below the national average. Yet, Delawareans pay 25 percent more for care and health costs take close to 25 percent of our state budget. It’s why I have committed to an innovative plan for a healthier state – developed by all parts of our health care community working together. And by winning a $35 million federal grant for our plan this week, we can now do the hard work of making this vision a reality.
Delaware Celebrates its National Park
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2014
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney (all D-Del.) celebrated Delaware’s National Park at the New Castle Courthouse in Old New Castle.
Delaware Libraries Help Patrons Make the Most of Their Digital Devices This Holiday Season
Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
During this holiday season, many Delawareans will be receiving or giving new tablets, smartphones, and eBook readers—and Delaware Libraries have the electronic collections and resources to make the most of them. New for 2014, libraries have added streaming videos and eMagazines to those eCollections! Patrons can download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines, and even watch […]
State Sees Major Increase in High School Students Taking College Courses
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
With the Governor and Department of Education supporting more opportunities for high schoolers to take college-level classes before graduation, the state released data showing that the number of students participating in “dual-enrollment” courses has more than doubled in the past year.
Governor’s Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Jan Jurden As President Judge of the Delaware Superior Court
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
The Delaware Senate confirmed the nomination of Judge Jan Jurden to serve as President Judge of the Delaware Superior Court, replacing Justice James Vaughn Jr., who was sworn in as a member of the state’s Supreme Court on October 29.
