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Governor Signs Bill to Put Veterans to Work

Governor Jack Markell signed legislation creating a new effort to help put recent combat veterans to work when they return from service. The “Veterans’ Opportunity Tax Credit” will give companies a $1,500 annual tax credit for each recent veteran they hire.




New Cedar Creek Boat Ramp Dedicated in Slaughter Beach

Governor Jack Markell, Senator Tom Carper and Senator Chris Coons joined DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and Slaughter Beach Mayor Amy J. Reed Parker today to cut the ribbon and dedicate the new Lacy E. Nichols Jr. Cedar Creek Boating Access Area in Slaughter Beach east of Milford. The new facility is a key project in the recently announced Delaware Bayshore Initiative, which promotes conservation and restoration of natural resources, enhances recreational opportunities and encourages low-impact ecotourism to support the local economy along Delaware’s coastline.




Delaware Division of the Arts invests $1.4 million in the arts sector for Fiscal Year 2013

The Delaware Division of the Arts announces the awarding of $1.4 million in grants for Fiscal Year 2013 to support nearly 100 arts initiatives throughout the state. Twenty-five communities across Delaware will receive grants to support arts programming and services, education, and related marketing and promotion.




Governor’s Weekly Message: A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities

DOVER –  In his weekly message, the Governor discusses his initiative as chair of the National Governors Association, which focuses on finding jobs for people with disabilities. “Advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities is the right thing to do as a society. It’s the smart thing for government to do. And it makes good […]




Governor Signs “Employment First” Bill Into Law

Governor Markell signed legislation today to further help open the door for people with disabilities to work side-by-side with other employees, mirroring the initiative he is championing during his yearlong tenure as chair of the National Governors Association.







 Pages Tagged With: "jobs"

Governor Signs Bill to Put Veterans to Work

Governor Jack Markell signed legislation creating a new effort to help put recent combat veterans to work when they return from service. The “Veterans’ Opportunity Tax Credit” will give companies a $1,500 annual tax credit for each recent veteran they hire.




New Cedar Creek Boat Ramp Dedicated in Slaughter Beach

Governor Jack Markell, Senator Tom Carper and Senator Chris Coons joined DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and Slaughter Beach Mayor Amy J. Reed Parker today to cut the ribbon and dedicate the new Lacy E. Nichols Jr. Cedar Creek Boating Access Area in Slaughter Beach east of Milford. The new facility is a key project in the recently announced Delaware Bayshore Initiative, which promotes conservation and restoration of natural resources, enhances recreational opportunities and encourages low-impact ecotourism to support the local economy along Delaware’s coastline.




Delaware Division of the Arts invests $1.4 million in the arts sector for Fiscal Year 2013

The Delaware Division of the Arts announces the awarding of $1.4 million in grants for Fiscal Year 2013 to support nearly 100 arts initiatives throughout the state. Twenty-five communities across Delaware will receive grants to support arts programming and services, education, and related marketing and promotion.




Governor’s Weekly Message: A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities

DOVER –  In his weekly message, the Governor discusses his initiative as chair of the National Governors Association, which focuses on finding jobs for people with disabilities. “Advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities is the right thing to do as a society. It’s the smart thing for government to do. And it makes good […]




Governor Signs “Employment First” Bill Into Law

Governor Markell signed legislation today to further help open the door for people with disabilities to work side-by-side with other employees, mirroring the initiative he is championing during his yearlong tenure as chair of the National Governors Association.