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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


Governor and Municipalities Sign Agreement to Reduce Municipal Electric Rates to Attract New Jobs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Municipal electric rates in Delaware should start to go down by at least 10 percent under an agreement signed today. Gov. Jack Markell joined Patrick McCullar, President and CEO of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (“DEMEC”), and the Mayors or town officials of Newark, New Castle, Middletown, Clayton, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Lewes and Seaford to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) that underscores their shared commitment toward making municipal energy rates more competitive in order to spur job creation, while preserving the core functions and services provided to residents and businesses in the municipal service territories.




Air Quality Improvements Unveiled At Trinity Port Services In New Castle

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012

A cooperative project that improves Delaware air quality and the quality of life for neighborhood residents was unveiled today at a ceremony at Trinity Port Services in New Castle. Twenty electrified outlets that power refrigerated storage containers at the company’s Rogers Road site have replaced the use of diesel generators, significantly reducing air pollutants, diesel fumes and noise in the community.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Making Delaware’s Case to Major Employers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012

In his weekly address, the Governor talks about two new chances to make Delaware’s case in the national debateon how to get people working, make our schools even stronger and better prepare our nation for what is emerging as a global war for talent and jobs.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Making Delaware’s Case to Major Employers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012

This week, Delaware had two new chances to make its case in the national debate on how to get people working, make our schools even stronger and better prepare our nation for what is emerging as a global war for talent and jobs.




Gov. Markell Heads The Class At Prestige Academy In Wilmington During Teach For America Week

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012

Governor. Jack Markell today highlighted the importance of hard work and determination to 7th grade math students at Prestige Academy in Wilmington as a guest teacher for Teach For America Week. Teach For America Week draws community leaders nationwide to support educational excellence for all children.







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

Governor and Municipalities Sign Agreement to Reduce Municipal Electric Rates to Attract New Jobs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Municipal electric rates in Delaware should start to go down by at least 10 percent under an agreement signed today. Gov. Jack Markell joined Patrick McCullar, President and CEO of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (“DEMEC”), and the Mayors or town officials of Newark, New Castle, Middletown, Clayton, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Lewes and Seaford to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) that underscores their shared commitment toward making municipal energy rates more competitive in order to spur job creation, while preserving the core functions and services provided to residents and businesses in the municipal service territories.




Air Quality Improvements Unveiled At Trinity Port Services In New Castle

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012

A cooperative project that improves Delaware air quality and the quality of life for neighborhood residents was unveiled today at a ceremony at Trinity Port Services in New Castle. Twenty electrified outlets that power refrigerated storage containers at the company’s Rogers Road site have replaced the use of diesel generators, significantly reducing air pollutants, diesel fumes and noise in the community.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Making Delaware’s Case to Major Employers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012

In his weekly address, the Governor talks about two new chances to make Delaware’s case in the national debateon how to get people working, make our schools even stronger and better prepare our nation for what is emerging as a global war for talent and jobs.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Making Delaware’s Case to Major Employers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012

This week, Delaware had two new chances to make its case in the national debate on how to get people working, make our schools even stronger and better prepare our nation for what is emerging as a global war for talent and jobs.




Gov. Markell Heads The Class At Prestige Academy In Wilmington During Teach For America Week

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2012

Governor. Jack Markell today highlighted the importance of hard work and determination to 7th grade math students at Prestige Academy in Wilmington as a guest teacher for Teach For America Week. Teach For America Week draws community leaders nationwide to support educational excellence for all children.