Posts tagged with “qualityoflife”
- NGA Chair Hosts Seattle Insitute on Employing People with DisabilitiesAs part of his National Governors Association (NGA) Chair’s Initiative, A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities, the governor, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard are hosting an institute for state policymakers.May 22, 2013
- Sallie Mae Celebrates 40th AnniversaryGovernor Markell helped Sallie Mae celebrate 40 years of serving students and families in their pursuit of higher education.May 13, 2013
- Governor Markell declares May, Military Appreciation Month and May 10th as Military Spouse Appreciation DayGovernor Jack Markell, Commander and Chief of the Delaware National Guard, has declared May, 2013 National Military Appreciation Month and May 10th as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.May 10, 2013
- Governor’s Weekly Message: Ensuring Equality and Safety for Future GenerationsIn his weekly message, Governor Markell recaps progress made related to marriage equality and gun safety efforts in Delaware this week.May 10, 2013
- Markell, Carper, Coons, Carney announce funding to restore Prime Hook National Wildlife RefugeDelaware Governor Jack Markell and Delaware's Congressional Delegation announced funding to restore the marsh and dune system at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge that has been degraded by coastal storms including Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
May 8, 2013
- Philadelphia 76ers Acquire NBA D-League Franchise; Relocate it to Delaware and Name it the Delaware 87ersThe Philadelphia 76ers announced they have completed the purchase of the operating rights for a team to compete in the 17-team National Basketball Association Development League. The Philadelphia 76ers’ new NBA D-League franchise will relocate to Delaware and commence play this coming autumn for the 2013-14 NBA D-League season, which runs from November through April.April 27, 2013
- In First, Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Sells Power to PJM Power GridGovernor Markell helped the University of Delaware and NRG Energy celebrate an important milestone for its eV2g project: becoming an official resource of PJM Interconnection and proving for the first time that electric vehicle-to-grid technology can sell electricity from electric vehicles (EVs) to the power grid.April 26, 2013
- First Lady Carla Markell Will Mark Start of Delaware’s Week of Service with Volunteer Day at Brandywine State ParkFirst lady Carla Markell, Sen. Tom Carper and DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara came together at the Brandywine State Park Community Volunteer Day to kick-off Delaware’s Week of Service.April 22, 2013
- Governor’s Weekly Message: Investing in Early Childhood EducationIn his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights collaborative efforts underway in early childhood education by elected officials, business leaders and community partners to ensure our children begin on the right path for learning and life.April 19, 2013
- Governor Markell helps dedicate PSEG Milford Solar FarmGovernor Jack Markell joined with PSEG Solar Source, Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), juwi solar, Inc. (JSI) and Sunolar Power (Sunolar) to dedicate the PSEG Milford Solar Farm.April 17, 2013
