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Governor’s Signature Signals Progress in Push to Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Further cementing Delaware’s standing as one of the top two states in the “New Economy,” Governor Markell signed legislation increasing opportunities for the state’s entrepreneurs to innovate and grow.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Giving Every Delawarean a Fair Shot

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2014

We will only reach our state’s potential if we unleash the potential of every Delawarean. But for too long we’ve given up on too many of our people. Our rate of incarceration is among the highest in the world, but instead of safer communities, we have high rates of recidivism. And ex-offenders face major obstacles when they try to build productive lives. We must give those who repay their debt to society a fair chance to successfully reintegrate into our state.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Giving Every Delawarean a Fair Shot

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at the Hope Achievement Center in Wilmington, Governor Markell underscores the importance of reforming our criminal justice system.




Highway Safety Officials Stress Traffic Enforcement

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2014

The Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is stressing the importance of traffic safety after a deadly first week in July and reminding motorists law enforcement officers are out enforcing these laws to help protect the public and save lives. Several enforcement campaigns are in effect to address speeding, impaired driving, motorcycle safety, pedestrian safety and seat belt use; most of which were a factor in the crashes last week.




Governor Signs Criminal Justice Reforms into Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Joined by state legislators and leaders in the criminal justice community at a facility designed to serve ex-offenders, Governor Markell said reforms passed by lawmakers this year signify a new approach to addressing the many challenges related Delaware’s offender population. The new laws, most of which the Governor signed, will better ensure ex-offenders have a fair opportunity to earn a job when they’re released and improve sentencing policies.







  Category: News

Governor’s Signature Signals Progress in Push to Spur Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Further cementing Delaware’s standing as one of the top two states in the “New Economy,” Governor Markell signed legislation increasing opportunities for the state’s entrepreneurs to innovate and grow.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Giving Every Delawarean a Fair Shot

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2014

We will only reach our state’s potential if we unleash the potential of every Delawarean. But for too long we’ve given up on too many of our people. Our rate of incarceration is among the highest in the world, but instead of safer communities, we have high rates of recidivism. And ex-offenders face major obstacles when they try to build productive lives. We must give those who repay their debt to society a fair chance to successfully reintegrate into our state.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Giving Every Delawarean a Fair Shot

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at the Hope Achievement Center in Wilmington, Governor Markell underscores the importance of reforming our criminal justice system.




Highway Safety Officials Stress Traffic Enforcement

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2014

The Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is stressing the importance of traffic safety after a deadly first week in July and reminding motorists law enforcement officers are out enforcing these laws to help protect the public and save lives. Several enforcement campaigns are in effect to address speeding, impaired driving, motorcycle safety, pedestrian safety and seat belt use; most of which were a factor in the crashes last week.




Governor Signs Criminal Justice Reforms into Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Joined by state legislators and leaders in the criminal justice community at a facility designed to serve ex-offenders, Governor Markell said reforms passed by lawmakers this year signify a new approach to addressing the many challenges related Delaware’s offender population. The new laws, most of which the Governor signed, will better ensure ex-offenders have a fair opportunity to earn a job when they’re released and improve sentencing policies.