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Governor’s Weekly Transcript: Shoring Up Delaware’s Response to Natural Disasters

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014

“As extreme weather events become more frequent, our obligation to keep the public safe must include limiting damage to our homes, businesses, and infrastructure,” said Governor Markell. “We can’t stop natural disasters, but by taking preventative steps now, we’ll mitigate the damage, and we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs wins prestigious national award

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014

“The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World” honored with Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History.




Sentencing Reform Legislation Passes General Assembly

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The Senate passed legislation restoring judicial discretion by permitting judges to impose concurrent sentences for multiple offenses.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

A high school diploma alone won’t provide the opportunities our students deserve. For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training. And while college is not the right option for everyone, we do have an obligation to ensure that no students are denied access to the best higher education for them because they can’t afford it or because they underestimate their potential. Yet that’s what’s happened.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

“For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training,” said Governor Markell. “Many students face simple yet overwhelming barriers to getting the education they deserve. By giving them the chance to reach their potential, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.







  Category: News

Governor’s Weekly Transcript: Shoring Up Delaware’s Response to Natural Disasters

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014

“As extreme weather events become more frequent, our obligation to keep the public safe must include limiting damage to our homes, businesses, and infrastructure,” said Governor Markell. “We can’t stop natural disasters, but by taking preventative steps now, we’ll mitigate the damage, and we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.”




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs wins prestigious national award

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014

“The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World” honored with Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History.




Sentencing Reform Legislation Passes General Assembly

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The Senate passed legislation restoring judicial discretion by permitting judges to impose concurrent sentences for multiple offenses.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

A high school diploma alone won’t provide the opportunities our students deserve. For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training. And while college is not the right option for everyone, we do have an obligation to ensure that no students are denied access to the best higher education for them because they can’t afford it or because they underestimate their potential. Yet that’s what’s happened.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing College Access Among Delaware Youth

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

“For our young people to have the chance to make the most of their talents, we need to recognize that more than 60 percent of jobs will require some additional education or training,” said Governor Markell. “Many students face simple yet overwhelming barriers to getting the education they deserve. By giving them the chance to reach their potential, we’ll keep Delaware moving forward.