Governor Bans the Box for Delaware Public Employees
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 8, 2014
Emphasizing that one of the best predictors of whether ex-offenders will commit more crimes is whether they have a job, Governor Markell signed legislation to prohibit public employers from inquiring into an applicant’s criminal record before their first interview.
Governor Markell Recognizes Recipients of the Delaware Award for Heroism
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 8, 2014
Twenty-seven state employees were recognized for their acts of bravery.
Governor, Legislators Propose Doubling R&D Tax Credit for Small Businesses
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Having made fostering innovation a key part of his agenda to fulfill Delaware’s potential, Governor Markell joined a bipartisan group of legislators in pushing to double the research and development tax credit available to small businesses.
CD Diagnostics brings high-tech jobs to Delaware
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Delaware Economic Director Alan Levin joined Rick Birkmeyer, President and Chief Executive Officer of CD Diagnostics, and other company and government officials for a ribbon cutting Wednesday to celebrate the opening of CD Diagnostics’ new 20,000-square-foot space in Brandywine Corporate Center 1 in Claymont.
Governor Markell Establishes Youth Re-Entry Education Task Force
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 5, 2014
Joined by state juvenile justice and education leaders at the Delaware Children’s Department’s newly completed educational facility on Faukland Road, Governor Jack Markell established the Youth Re-Entry Education Task Force.
