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Saturday: Find the Answers to All Your Homebuying Questions

Written on: May 13th, 2011 in Effective & Efficient GovernmentGuest Posts

Guest post by Delaware State Housing Director Anas Ben Addi As the Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, the question I get asked the most is, “Is now a good time to buy a home?” The second question is almost always, “Where do I start?” That’s why Delaware State Housing Authority and The Money […]


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New Budget Proposal – What do YOU think?

Written on: May 5th, 2011 in Effective & Efficient Government

Just like families at kitchen tables across Delaware, our state has had to make tough choices to keep our budget balanced. We’ve made clear what matters most: getting families back to work and ensuring kids have a better shot at success. Because our economy has shown signs of recovery, we have seen increases in some […]


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Markell Signs Pension And Health Care Reform Bill Into Law

Written on: May 2nd, 2011 in Effective & Efficient Government

Collaborative Effort Will Save Taxpayers $480+M over 15 years Wilmington, DE – Governor Jack Markell today signed into law a bipartisan effort to reign in some of the state’s fastest growing expenses – the state’s share of employee and retiree pension and health care costs. The bill will save taxpayers over $130 million in the […]


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Delaware Emergency Mortgage Assistance: Could We Help Someone You Know?

Written on: April 29th, 2011 in Effective & Efficient GovernmentGuest Posts

Guest post by Delaware State Housing Director Anas Ben Addi Although our economy has improved, the process of recovery continues. Many families have not yet recovered from financial hardships due to unemployment, underemployment, injury or illness. Most likely, someone you know is struggling to pay a mortgage and could lose their home. We understand the […]


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Support Jobs, Gun Safety, Civil Unions and Our Sister State

Written on: April 8th, 2011 in Effective & Efficient GovernmentJob Creation

A store owner who wants to expand and put people to work. A father’s pain from losing a daughter to gun violence and his resolve to protect other families from the same horror. A loving family that wants the same protections other families have for their spouses and children. Three critical fights we need your […]


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