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Amazon to Open Second Fulfillment Center in Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to invest $90 million to open a new one million-square-foot fulfillment center in Middletown. Amazon will create more than 850 full-time jobs at the new center.




133 Cited for Seat Belt Violations During 1st Wave of Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign 2012

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012

Dover – Delaware law enforcement officers issued 133 citations for seat belt violations during the first wave of seat belt enforcement for 2012. Coordinated by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety, the two week long safety campaign (Jan 22-Feb. 5) focused on increasing seat belt use statewide with roving and stationary traffic safety patrols in towns and cities where data shows seat belt use is lacking.




Statement from Governor Markell on Medical Marijuana Law

News | Date Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012

Statement from Governor Markell: “I am very disappointed by the change in policy at the federal department of justice, as it requires us to stop implementation of the compassion centers.  To do otherwise would put our state employees in legal jeopardy and I will not do that.   Unfortunately, this shift in the federal position will […]




Governor Welcomes Delaware Army Aviators Home

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012

The Delaware Army National Guard’s 126th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) received a rousing welcome home in a ceremony Saturday in New Castle.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Small Businesses Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012

This week, the Governor joined business and academic leaders, as well as National Governors Association Chairman Governor Dave Heineman of Nebraska in Washington, D.C. for the Kauffman Foundation’s 3rd Annual “State of Entrepreneurship Address.”







  Category: News

Amazon to Open Second Fulfillment Center in Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to invest $90 million to open a new one million-square-foot fulfillment center in Middletown. Amazon will create more than 850 full-time jobs at the new center.




133 Cited for Seat Belt Violations During 1st Wave of Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign 2012

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2012

Dover – Delaware law enforcement officers issued 133 citations for seat belt violations during the first wave of seat belt enforcement for 2012. Coordinated by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety, the two week long safety campaign (Jan 22-Feb. 5) focused on increasing seat belt use statewide with roving and stationary traffic safety patrols in towns and cities where data shows seat belt use is lacking.




Statement from Governor Markell on Medical Marijuana Law

News | Date Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012

Statement from Governor Markell: “I am very disappointed by the change in policy at the federal department of justice, as it requires us to stop implementation of the compassion centers.  To do otherwise would put our state employees in legal jeopardy and I will not do that.   Unfortunately, this shift in the federal position will […]




Governor Welcomes Delaware Army Aviators Home

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012

The Delaware Army National Guard’s 126th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) received a rousing welcome home in a ceremony Saturday in New Castle.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Small Businesses Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012

This week, the Governor joined business and academic leaders, as well as National Governors Association Chairman Governor Dave Heineman of Nebraska in Washington, D.C. for the Kauffman Foundation’s 3rd Annual “State of Entrepreneurship Address.”