Markell speaks to Wilmington Rotary Club

Gov. Jack Markell is talking about how to create jobs, improve Delaware’s economy and strengthen public schools.

Those were among the topics the governor planned to touch on Thursday at a luncheon speech to the Wilmington Rotary Club.

 

State lawmakers, meanwhile, are continuing to review Markell’s proposed $423.5 million capital budget for construction projects, equipment upgrades and economic development, and transportation improvements.

Markell also has proposed a $3.7 billion operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. That proposal includes about $7 million for new initiatives, including $3.3 million to expand mental health services in public schools and $2.2 million for after-school and summer programs to keep at-risk youth out of trouble.