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Local News Delaware States News Markell touts school, other investment in State of State address In addition to providing infrastructure jobs, the governor touted proposals to provide Delawareans increased educational opportunities through college scholarships and work-force training programs. One proposal would provide college credit-bearing...

Local News The News Journal Markell to set agenda Gov. Jack Markell will deliver his sixth State of the State address as governor today in Dover, presenting his policy agenda for a year that could be dominated by debates on how to improve the state’s economy and balance the budget. Markell said in last year’s speech that the state should pay...

Local News Huffington Post Getting to Zero Too few college-ready low-income students attend and graduate from college, which limits their economic mobility for the rest of their lives. More than 60 percent of jobs will require education beyond high school by the end of the decade, but research shows that many low-income students who have...

Local News Smyrna-Clayton Sun Times Gov. Markell encourages youth involvement Gov. Jack Markell believes it's important for the youth of Delaware to be involved with their communities. That was the message when Markell hosted a conference call Jan. 6 at Dover High School where he talked about engaging high school students in civic service and...