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  Category: Office of the Governor


Delaware to Receive $600,000 in Federal Funding for AmeriCorps

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Delaware will receive $600,000 from the Corporation for National and Community Service to support AmeriCorps members at nonprofit, faith-based or community organizations across the state for 2012-2013.




Delaware Welcomes Exchange Students from Miyagi, Japan

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Governor Jack Markell greeted a group of more than 50 Japanese exchange students and their teachers. They are the first group of students to visit from Delaware’s sister state since the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami.




Governor Markell Announces 2011 Team Excellence Awards

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 19, 2012

Governor Jack Markell announced today that the 11-member Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) Care Transitions Team is the 2011 recipient of the Governor’s Team Excellence Award.




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.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Delaware to Receive $600,000 in Federal Funding for AmeriCorps

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Delaware will receive $600,000 from the Corporation for National and Community Service to support AmeriCorps members at nonprofit, faith-based or community organizations across the state for 2012-2013.




Delaware Welcomes Exchange Students from Miyagi, Japan

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Governor Jack Markell greeted a group of more than 50 Japanese exchange students and their teachers. They are the first group of students to visit from Delaware’s sister state since the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami.




Governor Markell Announces 2011 Team Excellence Awards

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 19, 2012

Governor Jack Markell announced today that the 11-member Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) Care Transitions Team is the 2011 recipient of the Governor’s Team Excellence Award.




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.