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Delaware State Housing Authority Releases Delaware Housing Needs Assessment 2015-2020

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, September 8, 2014

Governor Jack Markell today joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) for the release of the Delaware Housing Needs Assessment 2015-2020. The report, prepared by GCR Incorporated of New Orleans, Louisiana and The Reinvestment Fund (TRF) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will drive planning for housing resources at DSHA and in communities around the State. With this new analysis of housing needs and market conditions in the state for years 2015-2020, DSHA will be identifying priorities for the next five years and evaluating its programs and strategies.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Students Transition to College or Career

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2014

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights a statewide effort to help ensure high school seniors have the assistance they need to continue their education or training beyond high school. “This past week we started a tour of high schools across the state to speak with our senior classes – urging them […]




Governor Signs Bill to Accelerate, Enhance School Safety Efforts

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Building on his 2013 pledge that all Delaware schools would have a “state-of-the-art school safety plan” by the end of 2014, Governor Markell signed legislation that requires schools to have a comprehensive and up-to-date plan by this month.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

Governor Markell highlights education efforts in
Delaware focused on ensuring students are motivated to learn by making their studies
relevant to their future.




Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.







  Category: Sussex County

Delaware State Housing Authority Releases Delaware Housing Needs Assessment 2015-2020

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, September 8, 2014

Governor Jack Markell today joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) for the release of the Delaware Housing Needs Assessment 2015-2020. The report, prepared by GCR Incorporated of New Orleans, Louisiana and The Reinvestment Fund (TRF) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will drive planning for housing resources at DSHA and in communities around the State. With this new analysis of housing needs and market conditions in the state for years 2015-2020, DSHA will be identifying priorities for the next five years and evaluating its programs and strategies.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Students Transition to College or Career

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2014

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights a statewide effort to help ensure high school seniors have the assistance they need to continue their education or training beyond high school. “This past week we started a tour of high schools across the state to speak with our senior classes – urging them […]




Governor Signs Bill to Accelerate, Enhance School Safety Efforts

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Building on his 2013 pledge that all Delaware schools would have a “state-of-the-art school safety plan” by the end of 2014, Governor Markell signed legislation that requires schools to have a comprehensive and up-to-date plan by this month.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

Governor Markell highlights education efforts in
Delaware focused on ensuring students are motivated to learn by making their studies
relevant to their future.




Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.