February 2010 - In The News

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February 1, 2010
Community Leaders Join Girl Scouts in Dedicating First LEED Platinum Building in Delaware

February 2, 2010
New "Partnership Zones" Target Failing Schools

February 2, 2010
Governor Markell gives address at Offshore Wind Forum, calling for state and federal cooperation to bring jobs and clean energy

February 4, 2010
Markell Declares February to be Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February 4, 2010
Markell Overseas Economic Development Trip Focuses On Major DE Employers

February 5, 2010
Markell Declares Statewide State of Emergency Effective at 8:00 PM

February 6, 2010
State of Emergency Remains in Effect; Travel Restrictions Lifted At 8:00 p.m.

February 8, 2010
Governor Markell has lifted the State of Emergency for Kent and Sussex counties as of 8 p.m. Monday, and state government will be open in all three counties on Tuesday.

February 9, 2010
Markell Vetoes H.B. 251 Limits Local Voter Choice

February 11, 2010
Driving Restriction Lifted at Noon for New Castle County, but Snow-Covered, Icy Roads Remain Emergency and Local Law Enforcement Requested Restrictions Remain in Place for Kent and Sussex Counties

February 11, 2010
Travel Restrictions for Kent and Sussex Counties Lifted at 6:00 pm, New Castle County Lifted at Noon Urges Caution as Colder Evening Temperatures Could Make Icy Roads More Dangerous

February 12, 2010
Markell: “Delaware Came Together in Service During the Storm” Told Sec. Napolitano Del. Will Seek Federal Disaster Relief

February 12, 2010
The State of Emergency in Delaware has been Lifted

February 12, 2010
Governor Announces New State Employee Domestic Violence Policy

February 17, 2010
State Government Leading By Example to Save Money and Cut Resource Waste

February 19, 2010
“Blue, Gold, and Green: How Delaware State and Local Governments Are Cutting Their Energy Costs”

February 22, 2010
Governor Markell Launches Blog To Tell Delaware's Great Stories

February 22, 2010
Markell Proposes Tool to Make College Investing Easier

February 23, 2010
Over 100 State Agencies And Non-Profits Cooperate To Help Delawareans In Need

February 24, 2010
Governor Affixes Mezuzah at Governor’s Mansion