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  Category: Office of the Governor


PBF Announces Major Project at the Delaware City Refinery

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011

PBF Holding Company LLC and Delaware City Refining Company LLC (together “PBF”) today announce the PBF Clean Fuels Project. PBF’s Board of Directors conditionally approved the construction of a $1 billion project consisting of a mild hydrocracker and hydrogen plant which will be built at its Delaware City Refinery.




Delmar’s New State-of-the-Art Wastewater Treatment Facility Unveiled

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Delmar’s new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility was unveiled today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included dignitaries from Delaware, Maryland, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They were joined by representatives from local construction and engineering companies who worked for more than a year to transform the outdated facility to an innovative, effective wastewater treatment plant that protects the health and safety of families and provides significant clean water benefits for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.




Housing Authority Program Enables Individuals to Move from State-run Facilities to Rental Units

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2011

On Monday, December 19th, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) hosted an event to celebrate the stories of five individuals who are moving from long-term care facilities and foster care to rental housing with the help of DSHA’s new State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP).




Thousands of Firearms Turned in During Gun Buy Back

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, December 17, 2011

Delaware citizens overwhelming supported today’s Gun Buy Back turning in thousands of firearms. Delaware State troopers, Wilmington police and New Castle County police collected a variety of firearms including assault weapons, handguns, shotguns, and rifles at two locations.




Delaware Wins Federal Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011

Delaware’s collaborative efforts to improve access to and the quality of early childhood education and the strength of the state’s proposal to move each forward were acknowledged today when Delaware was named a winner in the federal Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge. The First State was also a winner in the initial Race to the Top contest, which challenged states to make public schools stronger.







  Category: Office of the Governor

PBF Announces Major Project at the Delaware City Refinery

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011

PBF Holding Company LLC and Delaware City Refining Company LLC (together “PBF”) today announce the PBF Clean Fuels Project. PBF’s Board of Directors conditionally approved the construction of a $1 billion project consisting of a mild hydrocracker and hydrogen plant which will be built at its Delaware City Refinery.




Delmar’s New State-of-the-Art Wastewater Treatment Facility Unveiled

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Delmar’s new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility was unveiled today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included dignitaries from Delaware, Maryland, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They were joined by representatives from local construction and engineering companies who worked for more than a year to transform the outdated facility to an innovative, effective wastewater treatment plant that protects the health and safety of families and provides significant clean water benefits for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.




Housing Authority Program Enables Individuals to Move from State-run Facilities to Rental Units

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2011

On Monday, December 19th, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) hosted an event to celebrate the stories of five individuals who are moving from long-term care facilities and foster care to rental housing with the help of DSHA’s new State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP).




Thousands of Firearms Turned in During Gun Buy Back

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, December 17, 2011

Delaware citizens overwhelming supported today’s Gun Buy Back turning in thousands of firearms. Delaware State troopers, Wilmington police and New Castle County police collected a variety of firearms including assault weapons, handguns, shotguns, and rifles at two locations.




Delaware Wins Federal Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011

Delaware’s collaborative efforts to improve access to and the quality of early childhood education and the strength of the state’s proposal to move each forward were acknowledged today when Delaware was named a winner in the federal Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge. The First State was also a winner in the initial Race to the Top contest, which challenged states to make public schools stronger.