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  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)


FERC Agrees with Governor Markell: Artificial Island Cost Allocation to Delaware Not “Just and Reasonable”

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2015

In a ruling favoring Delaware residents and businesses, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) concluded that power grid manager PJM’s plans to impose on Delaware residents the cost of constructing a more than $100 million transmission line from the nuclear facilities at Artificial Island across the Delaware River “have not been shown to be just and reasonable, and may be unjust, unreasonable, or unduly discriminatory or preferential.”




Pathways to Prosperity Grants Will Support 55 High School Programs Beginning in 2016

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 23, 2015

Governor Markell announced $600,000 in grants for new high school pathway programs to expand a statewide effort that prepares students to excel in key fields that offer good job opportunities in the new economy.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware City Refinery: Six Years Later

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015

An anniversary this weekend provides an opportunity to take stock in our state’s economy and recognize how many Delawareans have contributed to putting us on a promising path. On this day six years ago, this familiar Delaware manufacturing facility – the Delaware City Refinery – shut its doors. 750 people were put out of work. […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware City Refinery: Six Years Later

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015

In his weekly message, Governor Markell recognizes the significant economic progress we’ve made in the six years since the Delaware City Refinery closed its doors.




Statement by Governor Markell on Death of MBNA Founder Charlie Cawley

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Governor extended his deepest sympathies to the family of Charlie Cawley, businessman and founding member of MBNA.







  Category: Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)

FERC Agrees with Governor Markell: Artificial Island Cost Allocation to Delaware Not “Just and Reasonable”

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2015

In a ruling favoring Delaware residents and businesses, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) concluded that power grid manager PJM’s plans to impose on Delaware residents the cost of constructing a more than $100 million transmission line from the nuclear facilities at Artificial Island across the Delaware River “have not been shown to be just and reasonable, and may be unjust, unreasonable, or unduly discriminatory or preferential.”




Pathways to Prosperity Grants Will Support 55 High School Programs Beginning in 2016

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 23, 2015

Governor Markell announced $600,000 in grants for new high school pathway programs to expand a statewide effort that prepares students to excel in key fields that offer good job opportunities in the new economy.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware City Refinery: Six Years Later

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015

An anniversary this weekend provides an opportunity to take stock in our state’s economy and recognize how many Delawareans have contributed to putting us on a promising path. On this day six years ago, this familiar Delaware manufacturing facility – the Delaware City Refinery – shut its doors. 750 people were put out of work. […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware City Refinery: Six Years Later

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015

In his weekly message, Governor Markell recognizes the significant economic progress we’ve made in the six years since the Delaware City Refinery closed its doors.




Statement by Governor Markell on Death of MBNA Founder Charlie Cawley

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Governor extended his deepest sympathies to the family of Charlie Cawley, businessman and founding member of MBNA.