Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Expanding Access to High-Quality Early Learning Programs
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016
The first few years of a child’s life are crucial to his or her success. That’s why one of our top goals has been giving all Delaware families access to high-quality early learning programs and why I made early childhood funding one of my top budget priorities this year. It supports social and emotional development, helps even the playing field for children across socio-economic levels, and puts all kids on the path to meeting their full potential. The efforts of state leaders, advocates, and, most importantly, teachers and other staff are paying off.
General Assembly Passes Legislation to Reduce Mandatory Sentencing
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Approves initiative proposed in Governor’s State of the State Address Dover, DE – Governor Markell issued the following statement applauding the General Assembly’s passage of legislation ending mandatory life sentences for drug offenders. Senate Bill 163 was approved by the Senate by a 15-6 vote, and today, the House voted to pass the legislation by […]
Beat the Heat: Make a Plan
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 20, 2016
While Delaware has yet to experience a significant heat wave in 2016, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is taking the opportunity at the beginning of the summer to remind residents to prepare for excessive heat as the temperatures start to go up.
Programs on America’s struggle for independence among 20 special events sponsored by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs during July 2016
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 20, 2016
Spoken-word program and lecture on Independence Day, plus patriotic music among the sponsored events.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Ensuring the Rights and Safety of All Delawareans and Americans
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 17, 2016
Last Sunday, Delawareans and Americans across the country awoke to the horrifying and tragic news of the worst mass shooting in the nation’s history – a crime that the President appropriately called “an act of terror and an act of hate.” Victims were largely from the LGBT community. To Delaware’s LGBT community, we stand with you. To Camp Rehoboth and Haven at University of Delaware, thank you for standing strong and providing comfort.
