Governor’s Statement on the Confirmation of Carla Benson-Green as Kids Department Secretary
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 30, 2015
The Delaware Senate today confirmed the nomination of Carla Benson-Green to serve as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, succeeding Jennifer Ranji, who was sworn in as a judge of the Delaware Family Court on November 24, 2015.
Sculptor Robert M. Bickey to show work in the Mezzanine Gallery in December/January
Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 30, 2015
Bickey produced site specific work for this exhibition. His work incorporates found objects and constructed sculptural pieces that take advantage of the soaring space in the gallery. Light and sound play an important role in the work.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Thankful For the Generous Spirit of Delawareans
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Governor Markell acknowledges the giving spirit of Delawareans, as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday.
FERC Agrees with Governor Markell: Artificial Island Cost Allocation to Delaware Not “Just and Reasonable”
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | 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.”
Public Health Announces Funding Available for Distressed Cemeteries
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Cemeteries hold the remains of treasured members of our families, and may hold historical significance as well. Many small and older cemeteries lack sufficient funds for long-term care and maintenance because owners never established a perpetual care fund, or the prices they charged have not kept up with actual costs. Efforts to restore those that fall into disrepair can become costly. That’s why the Distressed Cemetery Fund was established in 2009. The Fund exists to provide for the preservation of cemeteries by supporting repair and improvement projects that are outside normal maintenance activities.
