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Governor Markell Applauds EPA Effort to Cut Power Plant Emissions

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2014

Governor Jack Markell released a statement supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of a proposed regulation to combat climate change by reducing power plant carbon pollution by 30 percent by 2030.




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2014

These prestigious awards recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nomination packets are due Friday, June 20, 2014.




Safety Tips for the 2014 Hurricane Season

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014

Delaware Governor Jack Markell and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper joined the American Red Cross, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Delaware Department of Homeland Security to urge Delawareans to prepare themselves, their families, and their businesses for the 2014 hurricane storm season.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Youth for the Global Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014

In our global economy, we can greatly expand opportunities available to our kids if we recognize the advantages of speaking multiple languages. So two years ago we launched a world language immersion program in which students can take half of their subjects in Chinese or Spanish – starting in kindergarten. The response has been phenomenal. […]




Founding father Benjamin Rush, 18th-century drinks and fabric arts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in June 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2014

During the month of June 2014, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Rd. in Dover, Del., will present six special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.







  Category: News

Governor Markell Applauds EPA Effort to Cut Power Plant Emissions

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2014

Governor Jack Markell released a statement supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of a proposed regulation to combat climate change by reducing power plant carbon pollution by 30 percent by 2030.




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2014

These prestigious awards recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nomination packets are due Friday, June 20, 2014.




Safety Tips for the 2014 Hurricane Season

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014

Delaware Governor Jack Markell and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper joined the American Red Cross, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Delaware Department of Homeland Security to urge Delawareans to prepare themselves, their families, and their businesses for the 2014 hurricane storm season.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Youth for the Global Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014

In our global economy, we can greatly expand opportunities available to our kids if we recognize the advantages of speaking multiple languages. So two years ago we launched a world language immersion program in which students can take half of their subjects in Chinese or Spanish – starting in kindergarten. The response has been phenomenal. […]




Founding father Benjamin Rush, 18th-century drinks and fabric arts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in June 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2014

During the month of June 2014, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Rd. in Dover, Del., will present six special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.