Safety and Homeland Security Secretary Lew Schiliro to Leave Administration after Successful Tenure Marked by Increased Public Safety Measures Statewide
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
After leading the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security for more than six years, Secretary Lew Schiliro, an original member of Governor Markell’s cabinet, announced his plans to retire.
Statement by Governor Markell on Vice President Biden
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
The Governor released the following statement after Vice President Biden announced he will not seek the Presidency.
Governor Markell Honors 100th Early Learning Program to Achieve Highest Quality Rating
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Recognizing the tremendous commitment early learning programs across the state have made to raising quality, Governor Markell joined Department of Services to Children, Youth and Their Families Secretary Jennifer Ranji and other leaders to celebrate the 100th early learning center in Delaware to achieve 5 Stars – the highest rating in Stars for Early Success, the state’s voluntary quality rating and improvement system.
Commissioner Stewart Outlaws “Widow’s Penalty” In Setting Auto Insurance Rates
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced today that she will not approve any auto insurance company’s rate submission that includes a “widow’s penalty,” under which a widow or widower is charged a higher rate based solely on the change in his or her marital status following the loss of a spouse.
Delaware Leads Nation in Graduation Rate Gains
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Delaware made the greatest gains in high school graduation rates between 2013 and 2014, the U.S. Department of Education announced.
