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.
Governor Markell, as New NGA Chair, Announces Year-Long Initiative
Governor Markell officially became chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) during the closing session of the NGA Annual Meeting. The NGA has announced his chair’s initiative, A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities.
Governors Kick Off Annual Meeting with Focus on Job Creation and Economic Development
As governors gathered today in Williamsburg, Virginia, job creation and economic growth remained at the forefront of their agendas. National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, NGA Vice Chair Delaware Gov. Jack Markell and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell welcomed a bipartisan group of their colleagues for the association’s 104th Annual Meeting.
Carper, Coons, Carney break ground on the Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. John Carney joined federal, state and local officials to announce the naming of the Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal. Monday also marked the groundbreaking of the first phase of the approximately 16-mile long shared-use recreational trail along the north side of the C&D Canal. The trail will create safe new recreational opportunities along the canal where people can hike, bicycle, jog, skate, bird watch and ride horses.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Governors Working Together
Governor Markell talks about the upcoming summer National Governors Association meeting,
which begins Friday, July 13. The NGA meets twice a year, bringing Governor together to see what’s working and to find new ways to work together in areas like jobs, schools, public safety and cost-cutting. Governor Markell, who is currently vice-chair, will become NGA Chair for the next year at the conclusion of the meeting.
