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BFF: Across the State, Across Party Lines

Written on: April 23rd, 2010 in Effective & Efficient Government

As I call people around the country to make the case for Delaware, I often say that our competitive advantage is our ability to work quickly, get the right people in the room, and get things done.  Our state has a great story – we need to get the word out. So, what if we […]


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DSHA: Opportunity for First-Time Homebuyers

Written on: April 15th, 2010 in Effective & Efficient GovernmentGuest Posts

  I invited Anas Ben Addi, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, to update us on a program that we launched a few weeks ago.   We want to create jobs, foster a healthy housing market and help families.  By making loans available in a tight credit market, we stimulate the economy while facilitating homeownership for Delawareans.  – Jack Markell […]


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Governor Jack Markell’s Update

Written on: April 15th, 2010 in Effective & Efficient Government

Thank you and welcome to the first issue of Delaware Forward! PBF to put Delawareans back to work — Company announces purchase of the Valero Refinery. Delaware was ranked first — and will receive $100m — in the national “Race to the Top” competition to improve our schools. Connect with us through social media and […]


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2010 State of the State: Restoring Delaware’s Promise and Prosperity

Written on: January 20th, 2010 in AgricultureEducationEffective & Efficient GovernmentHelping Our NeighborsJob CreationMajor Speeches

Lt. Governor Denn, President Pro Tem DeLuca, Speaker Gilligan, members of the 145th General Assembly, other statewide elected officials, members of the Judiciary, members of the Cabinet, our State employees, Carla and the people of Delaware: When I last reported to you on the state of our State, we found ourselves in the depths of […]


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2009 State of the State: Let’s Get to Work

Written on: February 1st, 2009 in AgricultureEducationEffective & Efficient GovernmentHelping Our NeighborsJob CreationMajor Speeches

An Agenda for Economic Recovery, Government Reform, Improvements in Education Excellence & A Balanced Budget An Address To A Joint Session of the 145th General Assembly A Call to Action Lt. Governor Denn, President Pro Tem Adams, Speaker Gilligan, members of the 145th General Assembly, Chief Justice Steele and members of the Judiciary, other statewide […]


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