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  Category: Office of the Governor


Delaware Awarded $5.5 Million Grant to Expand Services for Infants and Toddlers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Earning an opportunity to build on recent commitments to expand quality early learning services for its youngest residents, Delaware was notified that it has been awarded a $5.5 million dollar federal grant to offer more services for infants, toddlers, and their families.




EPA Grant will Upgrade Cape May-Lewes Ferry with Diesel Clean Air Technology

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 8, 2014

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency announced a $975,000 Diesel Emission Reduction Act grant to the Delaware River and Bay Authority that will help bring new clean air technology to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry and reduce toxic air emissions.




Flags to Remain Lowered until Monday to Recognize Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 5, 2014

American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities are to remain lowered to half-staff until Monday, December 8, to recognize Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.




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

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | 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) | Newsroom | 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.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Delaware Awarded $5.5 Million Grant to Expand Services for Infants and Toddlers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Earning an opportunity to build on recent commitments to expand quality early learning services for its youngest residents, Delaware was notified that it has been awarded a $5.5 million dollar federal grant to offer more services for infants, toddlers, and their families.




EPA Grant will Upgrade Cape May-Lewes Ferry with Diesel Clean Air Technology

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 8, 2014

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency announced a $975,000 Diesel Emission Reduction Act grant to the Delaware River and Bay Authority that will help bring new clean air technology to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry and reduce toxic air emissions.




Flags to Remain Lowered until Monday to Recognize Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 5, 2014

American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities are to remain lowered to half-staff until Monday, December 8, to recognize Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.




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

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | 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) | Newsroom | 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.