Sentencing Reform Legislation Passes General Assembly
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2014
The Senate passed legislation restoring judicial discretion by permitting judges to impose concurrent sentences for multiple offenses.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014
A high school diploma alone won’t provide the opportunities our students deserve. For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training. And while college is not the right option for everyone, we do have an obligation to ensure that no students are denied access to the best higher education for them because they can’t afford it or because they underestimate their potential. Yet that’s what’s happened.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014
“For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training,” said Governor Markell. “Many students face simple yet overwhelming barriers to getting the education they deserve. By giving them the chance to reach their potential, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.
Governor Signs Bill to Prohibit Selling E-Cigarettes to Minors
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2014
Saying he is alarmed by the recent spike in popularity of electronic cigarettes among middle school and high school students, Governor Markell signed legislation to make it illegal to sell the product to anyone under age 18.
Commissioner Stewart Warns That Time is Running Out for Disabled Medicare Recipients Under Age 65 to Purchase Medigap Policies
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2014
With the passage of Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) in 2013 there are new Medigap options available to disabled Medicare recipients under 65 but time to purchase the plans is limited. SB 42 became effective on January 1, 2014, and requires insurance companies that offer Medigap policies to people 65 and older to also offer the same policies to anyone under the age of 65 who qualifies for Medicare due to a disability.
