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Sussex County Teen Represents Delaware during “One-Millionth JAG Student” Event in Washington, D.C.

Formed in Delaware over three decades ago by Governor Pete du Pont, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) celebrates an important milestone, with the enrollment of the one-millionth student. Governor Markell chairs the organization.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Financial Empowerment Redirects Focus at Early Learning Centers

Every child needs and deserves a good start to their education. It’s why our state has made unprecedented commitments to improving access to quality early learning opportunities. In the last couple of years, we have increased by double the number of low-income children attending a highly rated program. To build on our progress, we must […]



Governor’s Weekly Message: Financial Empowerment Redirects Focus at Early Learning Centers

Governor Markell discusses a partnership between Stand By Me and early childhood facilities throughout Delaware to provide financial coaching services to their staff and the families they serve.



Employers to Save Hundreds per Employee over Next Two Years as UI Trust Fund Completes Accelerated Loan Repayment

As a result of legislation proposed by Governor Markell and members of the General Assembly in 2013, the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which had been severely depleted during the Great Recession and had to borrow from the federal government to ensure benefits could be paid, finished repaying the federal loan – saving the average Delaware employer $288 per employee in increased fees and penalties over the next two years.



Governor Announces Expansion of Addiction Treatment Services

Building on ongoing efforts to address the addiction epidemic in Delaware and the growing need of drug treatment services statewide, Governor Markell unveiled efforts to expand addiction treatment services and support for Delawareans impacted by addiction.






 Pages Tagged With: "qualityoflife"

Sussex County Teen Represents Delaware during “One-Millionth JAG Student” Event in Washington, D.C.

Formed in Delaware over three decades ago by Governor Pete du Pont, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) celebrates an important milestone, with the enrollment of the one-millionth student. Governor Markell chairs the organization.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Financial Empowerment Redirects Focus at Early Learning Centers

Every child needs and deserves a good start to their education. It’s why our state has made unprecedented commitments to improving access to quality early learning opportunities. In the last couple of years, we have increased by double the number of low-income children attending a highly rated program. To build on our progress, we must […]



Governor’s Weekly Message: Financial Empowerment Redirects Focus at Early Learning Centers

Governor Markell discusses a partnership between Stand By Me and early childhood facilities throughout Delaware to provide financial coaching services to their staff and the families they serve.



Employers to Save Hundreds per Employee over Next Two Years as UI Trust Fund Completes Accelerated Loan Repayment

As a result of legislation proposed by Governor Markell and members of the General Assembly in 2013, the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which had been severely depleted during the Great Recession and had to borrow from the federal government to ensure benefits could be paid, finished repaying the federal loan – saving the average Delaware employer $288 per employee in increased fees and penalties over the next two years.



Governor Announces Expansion of Addiction Treatment Services

Building on ongoing efforts to address the addiction epidemic in Delaware and the growing need of drug treatment services statewide, Governor Markell unveiled efforts to expand addiction treatment services and support for Delawareans impacted by addiction.