Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Informing Voters and Increasing Government Transparency
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012
This week, we made significant improvements to Delaware’s campaign finance and lobbying laws. Here at Buena Vista in New Castle, I signed into law three bills that increase transparency and provide greater and more timely information to the voters and residents of our state. Here’s what they do: House Bill 300 – The Delaware Elections […]
Sussex County Breaks Ground on Runway Extension Project at County Airport
Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012
The Governor helped break ground on a project that will extend the main runway at the Sussex County Airport near Georgetown. The improvements, to be completed in late 2013, will make the facility more accessible and safer for larger aircraft and open new opportunities for businesses that use the adjacent industrial park as their base of operations.
Delaware Spay & Neuter Program reaches 10,000-surgery milestone
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012
The program, launched in October 2008, helps low-income Delawareans and nonprofit animal organizations pay for the costs of spaying and neutering dogs and cats.
Governor Signs Bill to Better Protect Abused Children
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2012
Governor Markell was joined by legislators, child advocates and community partners at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Dover as he signed legislation that further protects children who are victims of abuse and neglect.
Panel to scout tandem of social media and sports
Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2012
The local sports community is invited to hear panel of specialists and network at luncheon hosted by the Delaware Sports Commission Sept. 12 at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino.
