Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Motivating Students to Succeed
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014
As students across our state return to school, it’s important to remember that a successful year in our classrooms means ensuring they are excited about learning and have opportunities to challenge themselves. Students do best, and are motivated to learn, when they believe that their studies are relevant to their future. They struggle, or worse yet, drop out, when they don’t see the connection between their education and the real world.
Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.
Investigation and seach results in arrests and seizure of prescription drugs
Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Following a month long investigation Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Agents, Delaware State Police, Delaware Department of State Division of Professional Regulation, Delaware Probation and Parole and Milton Police Department conducted search warrants at several Selbyville and Frankford convenience stores that led to multiple arrests. Information had been received that the following locations […]
Six programs on Native-American heritage among 23 events at the museums of the state of Delaware during September 2014
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2014
“The Star-Spangled Banner,” drums, and traditional meat-preservation techniques to also be featured.
Governor’s Signature Implements Sudden Cardiac Arrest Precautions for Student Athletes
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2014
Surrounded by student athletes from Middletown High School, Governor Markell signed legislation that requires the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (“DIAA”) to draft regulations to identify symptoms and risk factors of sudden cardiac arrest in student athletes.
