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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Governor’s Weekly Message: Universal Recycling Benefits Environment, Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 5, 2014

Governor Markell highlights Delaware’s progress in recycling since Universal Recycling legislation was signed into law in 2010.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Universal Recycling Benefits Environment, Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 5, 2014

Four years after adopting a comprehensive and practical plan, we have dramatically increased recycling in Delaware, generating significant economic and environmental benefits while reducing waste management costs. By making it easier for families and businesses to recycle, our 2010 Universal Recycling Law has helped divert hundreds of thousands of tons of waste from our landfills.




Firefly Music Festival economic impact more than $68 million

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 3, 2014

The four-day Firefly Music Festival contributed more than $68 million to the regional economy and created the equivalent of 579 full-time jobs in 2014, according to a study released.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff for the passing of former State Representative Clifford G. “Biff” Lee.




Statement by Governor on Death of Former State Representative Biff Lee

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2014

The Governor extended his deepest sympathies to the family of former legislator Biff Lee, who served constituents of the 40th representative district (Laurel) as a member of the Delaware General Assembly for twenty-two years.







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Governor’s Weekly Message: Universal Recycling Benefits Environment, Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 5, 2014

Governor Markell highlights Delaware’s progress in recycling since Universal Recycling legislation was signed into law in 2010.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Universal Recycling Benefits Environment, Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 5, 2014

Four years after adopting a comprehensive and practical plan, we have dramatically increased recycling in Delaware, generating significant economic and environmental benefits while reducing waste management costs. By making it easier for families and businesses to recycle, our 2010 Universal Recycling Law has helped divert hundreds of thousands of tons of waste from our landfills.




Firefly Music Festival economic impact more than $68 million

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 3, 2014

The four-day Firefly Music Festival contributed more than $68 million to the regional economy and created the equivalent of 579 full-time jobs in 2014, according to a study released.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff for the passing of former State Representative Clifford G. “Biff” Lee.




Statement by Governor on Death of Former State Representative Biff Lee

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2014

The Governor extended his deepest sympathies to the family of former legislator Biff Lee, who served constituents of the 40th representative district (Laurel) as a member of the Delaware General Assembly for twenty-two years.