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Delaware Student Assessment Scores Show Progress, While Highlighting Challenges

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 19, 2013

The 2013 Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS) student assessment results released show overall progress across a two-year period, while highlighting areas that require the most attention moving forward.




Buckle Up. No Excuses.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Did you know that not everyone buckles up when they get into a vehicle? Of the twenty-nine (29) vehicle occupants killed this year in Delaware, 53% were not wearing a seat belt. That is one of many reasons the Office of Highway Safety along with officers from participating State, County and municipal law enforcement agencies are continuing to enforce Delaware’s seat belt law. Dedicated overtime patrols start July 21st and run through August 8th.




Governor Markell Joins Other Governors in Letter Supporting Immigration Reform

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Governor Markell released a statement regarding the letter that he and thirteen other Governors sent to House Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.




Week 2 Results for Checkpoint Strikeforce

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Twelve (12) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the second weekend of the 2013 Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI prevention campaign. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 22. Statewide, there have been over 2,200 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




Governor Markell Signs Public Benefit Corporation Legislation

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Governor Jack Markell joined legislators, entrepreneurs and investors to sign legislation (Senate Bill 47) enabling the formation of public benefit corporations in Delaware.







  Category: News

Delaware Student Assessment Scores Show Progress, While Highlighting Challenges

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 19, 2013

The 2013 Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS) student assessment results released show overall progress across a two-year period, while highlighting areas that require the most attention moving forward.




Buckle Up. No Excuses.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Did you know that not everyone buckles up when they get into a vehicle? Of the twenty-nine (29) vehicle occupants killed this year in Delaware, 53% were not wearing a seat belt. That is one of many reasons the Office of Highway Safety along with officers from participating State, County and municipal law enforcement agencies are continuing to enforce Delaware’s seat belt law. Dedicated overtime patrols start July 21st and run through August 8th.




Governor Markell Joins Other Governors in Letter Supporting Immigration Reform

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Governor Markell released a statement regarding the letter that he and thirteen other Governors sent to House Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.




Week 2 Results for Checkpoint Strikeforce

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Twelve (12) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the second weekend of the 2013 Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI prevention campaign. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 22. Statewide, there have been over 2,200 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




Governor Markell Signs Public Benefit Corporation Legislation

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Governor Jack Markell joined legislators, entrepreneurs and investors to sign legislation (Senate Bill 47) enabling the formation of public benefit corporations in Delaware.