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New Bill Waives Some Late Fees for National Guard
CBS/FOX - WBOC-TV 16/FOX 21 Delmarva - Salisbury MD, Jul 30, 2010 / WILMINGTON , Del. Gov. Jack Markell has signed a new bill that will waive late fees for National Guard members whose state licenses expire while they're on active duty.
Pet advocates hail 'groundbreaking' shelter law
The News Journal - Wilmington DE, Jul 24, 2010 / Surrounded by dogs awaiting adoption, Gov. Jack Markell on Friday signed into law legislation to give Delaware what some have called the most comprehensive animal shelter law in the country.
Delaware, Maryland leaders seek 1GW federal offshore wind PPA
upstream, Jul 21, 2010 / In a letter to President Barack Obama, they say federal participation could create economies of scale needed to cut offshore wind farm development costs, attract supply chain investors and originate thousands of jobs.
Md., Del. govs ask feds to join wind energy pact
ABC - WRIC 8 - Richmond VA, Jul 21, 2010 / The governors of Delaware and Maryland asked the federal government Wednesday to join their states in buying offshore wind energy as part of an effort to establish a wind energy manufacturing industry in the mid-Atlantic region.
Markell vetoes two bills for their unintended consequences
Dover Post, Jul 21, 2010 / Gov. Jack Markell returned two bills to the legislature without his signature Monday because one included legislative language that he believes conflicts with the overall intent of the legislation to improve the environment and the second would have required assist direct-care workers to pay individual license fees.
Markell signs historic preservation tax credits law
Dover Post, Jul 21, 2010 / Gov. Jack Markell signed into law an extension of the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credits Program July 19, which has supported an estimated 2,400 jobs rehabilitating historic buildings across the state since 2001.
Governor signs bill to assist children aging out of foster care
Dover Post - Dover DE, Jul 21, 2010 / Children aging out of the foster care system now have access to greater protections under the law thanks to legislation signed June 14 by Gov. Jack Markell.
Governor signs bill to assist children aging out of foster care
Sussex Countian - Georgetown DE, Jul 20, 2010 / Children aging out of the foster care system now have access to greater protections under the law thanks to legislation signed June 14 by Gov. Jack Markell.
Fisker takes charge of GM plant
The News Journal - Wilmington DE, Jul 20, 2010 / The decision by General Motors to close the Boxwood Road plant sparked a concerted effort by state officials to find a new tenant for the facility, with an automaker at the top of the wish list.
Del. governor vetoes 2 bills
The Daily Times - Salisbury MD, Jul 19, 2010 / Gov. Jack Markell has vetoed two bills that passed the General Assembly.
Markell signs bill that aims to protect vulnerable seniors
Newark Post - Newark DE, Jul 19, 2010 / Gov. Jack A. Markell signed legislation on Friday designed to vulnerable and infirm adults from abuse.
Democratic governors' chief sees victory coming in Florida - Broward Politics (blog)
Jackson County Floridan - Marianna FL, Jul 18, 2010 / Delaware Gov. Jack Markell is the keynote speaker for the Florida Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Hollywood.
Governor signs bill that aims to curb 'doctor shopping' by prescription drug abusers
Newark Post - Newark DE, Jul 15, 2010 / Governor Jack Markell today signed into law an effort designed to reduce prescription drug abuse by limiting "doctor shopping" by addicts.
Markell Signs Bill
ABC - WMDT 47 - Salisbury MD, Jul 13, 2010 / Children who were past victims of sexual abuse will now be able to tell their stories to a judge.
Markell Gets The Green Light From The State Supreme Court To Join The National Assessment Governing Board - Follows Castle To Seat
The Delaware Way, Jul 13, 2010 / The Supreme Court of the State of Delaware has affirmed that Governor Jack Markell could accept a position on the National Assessment Governing Board , which advises the federal government on the collection and dissemination of national academic performance data, while simultaneously serving as Governor of Delaware.
Markell elected chair of association's committee
Stateline.org, Jul 13, 2010 / Delaware Gov. Jack Markell has been elected chairman of the Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee of the National Governors Association.
Del. gov cleared for national education panel
The Daily Times - Salisbury MD, Jul 12, 2010 / The state Supreme Court says Gov. Jack Markell can serve on a national education panel without endangering his job as Delaware's chief executive.
Governors Grapple With Financial Woes
Wall Street Journal - Most Popular, Jul 10, 2010 / BOSTON—Governors hamstrung by the sluggish economic rebound in their states and bound to balance their own budgets are pressing anew for Washington to step up with more help, even if it means adding to the nation's red ink.
Massachusetts Took The Lead In Fighting The Biomass-As-Green-Energy Farce - Delaware Dodged That Bullet....Barely
The Delaware Way, Jul 10, 2010 / Alan Muller has reported extensively on Delaware's efforts to secure Biomass permitting for the BASF plant in NewPort .
Legislators fail to rein in spending
Milford Beacon - Milford DE, Jul 08, 2010 / If there's any doubt in anyone's mind how difficult it is to reduce government once it's been created, this past legislative session is a perfect example.
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Clinton announces new sanctions against NKorea
Boston.com - Boston MA
Boston.com - Boston MA, Jul 21, 2010/ U.S. Army Col. Kurt Taylor, right, briefs U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, 2nd right, at the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas since the Korean War, north of Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Seoul, South Korea.
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'Disastrous' BP boss Hayward putting cap on career
New York Post - New York NY
New York Post - New York NY, Jul 21, 2010/ Embattled BP head honcho Tony Hayward will step down in the next 10 weeks over the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, sources said yesterday.
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U.K. leader, Obama slam release of bomber
Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago IL
Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago IL, Jul 21, 2010/ President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday both strongly condemned the release last year of the Lockerbie bomber by Scotland.
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What others are reporting on Afghanistan
The Globe and Mail - Toronto ON - Canada
The Globe and Mail - Toronto ON - Canada, Jul 21, 2010/ "The largest cadre of foreign ministers to descend on Afghanistan in three decades underwent an astonishing political conversion on Tuesday, turning from skeptics to advocates of the Afghan government's ambitious plan to take over all security responsibilities in the country by 2014.
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Cubs look ahead after Piniella says he will retire
St Louis Post-Dispatch - St Louis MO
St Louis Post-Dispatch - St Louis MO, Jul 21, 2010/ Just like a long line of predecessors, Lou Piniella thought he could lead the Chicago Cubs to that elusive championship and end a drought that dates to 1908.
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