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Governor’s Weekly Message: Using Technology and Collaboration to Support Our Veterans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2013

In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the Veterans Services Directory, an online searchable database launched this week to assist Delaware’s military personnel, veterans and their families.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Using Technology and Collaboration to Support Our Veterans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2013

We appropriately celebrate our veterans and military families on special occasions throughout the year. Yet, just as they sacrifice for us day after day when they are in uniform, we have an obligation to ensure that they receive consistent and reliable access to the services that they’ve earned.




Measure that increases minimum jail sentences for illegal possession of guns advances in General Assembly

News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013

Dover – The House of Representatives this evening passed legislation that increases minimum prison sentences for convicted felons who are subsequently convicted of possessing a gun.  House Bill 36, introduced by Representative Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown and strongly supported by Attorney General Beau Biden, doubles the mandatory jail sentences for repeat offenders later caught with […]




Governor Signs Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Act

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Governor Jack Markell signed the Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Act (SB 97), ensuring equal legal protections to transgender individuals in Delaware.




National Report on Teacher Preparation Programs Aligns with Governor’s Push for Higher State Standards

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2013

A report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News & World Report demonstrates a nationwide need for efforts like the law Governor Jack Markell signed last week to improve teacher preparation programs.







  Category: News

Governor’s Weekly Message: Using Technology and Collaboration to Support Our Veterans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2013

In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the Veterans Services Directory, an online searchable database launched this week to assist Delaware’s military personnel, veterans and their families.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Using Technology and Collaboration to Support Our Veterans

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2013

We appropriately celebrate our veterans and military families on special occasions throughout the year. Yet, just as they sacrifice for us day after day when they are in uniform, we have an obligation to ensure that they receive consistent and reliable access to the services that they’ve earned.




Measure that increases minimum jail sentences for illegal possession of guns advances in General Assembly

News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013

Dover – The House of Representatives this evening passed legislation that increases minimum prison sentences for convicted felons who are subsequently convicted of possessing a gun.  House Bill 36, introduced by Representative Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown and strongly supported by Attorney General Beau Biden, doubles the mandatory jail sentences for repeat offenders later caught with […]




Governor Signs Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Act

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Governor Jack Markell signed the Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Act (SB 97), ensuring equal legal protections to transgender individuals in Delaware.




National Report on Teacher Preparation Programs Aligns with Governor’s Push for Higher State Standards

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2013

A report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News & World Report demonstrates a nationwide need for efforts like the law Governor Jack Markell signed last week to improve teacher preparation programs.