Blue River Resources Recycling Facility, First of its Kind in Delaware, Receives Operating Permit from DNREC
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 19, 2012
Delaware has issued a permit for the first private materials recovery in the state. Up to 40 jobs will be created at Blue River Resources for preparing recyclables for markets, with the possibility of more jobs later.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Veterans with Jobs
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 16, 2012
Governor Jack Markell talks about how we can help veterans who have fought for us with jobs when they return home. This week, the Governor and Delaware lawmakers announced the Veterans Opportunity Tax Credit legislation which would incentivize companies to hire veterans.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Helping Veterans with Jobs
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 16, 2012
In the last ten years, millions of Americans have served their nation in Iraq or Afghanistan.
In answering the call to action, these brave men and women volunteered to put themselves directly in harm’s way, thousands of miles from home. And when they came home, so many found – and are still finding – the recession that had years of devastating effects on our national economy hit veterans who served in those foreign conflicts even harder.
New Legislation Would Work to Put Veterans to Work
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Standing with veterans and members of the Delaware National Guard, Governor Jack Markell and legislative leaders today announced a new effort to help put recent combat veterans to work when they return from service. The “Veterans Opportunity Tax Credit” would give companies a $1,500 annual tax credit for each recent veteran they hired.
Governor’s Outstanding Youth Volunteers Will Be Recognized April 4
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Governor Jack Markell will present Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 19 individuals and groups of young people April 4 at the Dover Downs Hotel ballrooms.
