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Governor, Delaware Leaders Welcome Allen Harim’s Decision to Purchase Former Pinnacle (Vlasic) Pickle Plant for Poultry Operations

Department of Agriculture | Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 1, 2013

Governor Jack Markell, Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, Delaware Economic Development Office Director Alan Levin and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by Harim that it intends to purchase the former Pinnacle Foods plant in Millsboro, invest $100 million and employ an estimated 700 people in a poultry processing, cut-up and cooking operation.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing Independence for Individuals with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2013

As a guest host for the Governor’s weekly message, filmed at the Victoria Mews Community Building in Newark, Anas Ben-Addi, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, highlights the recent award of federal funding that will help people with disabilities live independently in the community.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Increasing Independence for Individuals with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2013

Hi, my name is Anas Ben Addi, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority. As you know, Governor Markell has made serving people with disabilities the centerpiece of his policy work as Chair of the National Governors Association.




House Passes Background Check Bill

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2013

The Delaware House of Representatives passes background check bill, legislation that will require criminal history checks in connection with virtually all gun sales.




“Where Does Your Water Shed?” conservation stewardship week materials available to educators and group leaders

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD) encourages you to think about your personal responsibility to be a good steward of Delaware’s natural resources during its annual Stewardship Week celebration. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has proclaimed April 28 to May 5 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week, marking the 58th year of the national event, with 2013 theme “Where Does Your Water Shed?”







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor, Delaware Leaders Welcome Allen Harim’s Decision to Purchase Former Pinnacle (Vlasic) Pickle Plant for Poultry Operations

Department of Agriculture | Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 1, 2013

Governor Jack Markell, Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, Delaware Economic Development Office Director Alan Levin and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by Harim that it intends to purchase the former Pinnacle Foods plant in Millsboro, invest $100 million and employ an estimated 700 people in a poultry processing, cut-up and cooking operation.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing Independence for Individuals with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2013

As a guest host for the Governor’s weekly message, filmed at the Victoria Mews Community Building in Newark, Anas Ben-Addi, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, highlights the recent award of federal funding that will help people with disabilities live independently in the community.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Increasing Independence for Individuals with Disabilities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2013

Hi, my name is Anas Ben Addi, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority. As you know, Governor Markell has made serving people with disabilities the centerpiece of his policy work as Chair of the National Governors Association.




House Passes Background Check Bill

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2013

The Delaware House of Representatives passes background check bill, legislation that will require criminal history checks in connection with virtually all gun sales.




“Where Does Your Water Shed?” conservation stewardship week materials available to educators and group leaders

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD) encourages you to think about your personal responsibility to be a good steward of Delaware’s natural resources during its annual Stewardship Week celebration. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has proclaimed April 28 to May 5 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week, marking the 58th year of the national event, with 2013 theme “Where Does Your Water Shed?”