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Written on: December 22nd, 2010 in Guest Posts, Job Creation
Guest post by Secretary Collin O’Mara, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, originally published in The News Journal Imagine if our nation missed the greatest economic opportunity of this century. While the Congressional climate and energy debate has devolved into gridlock, nations around the globe are positioning themselves to dominate the $6 trillion energy […]
Written on: December 10th, 2010 in Guest Posts, Recognizing State Employees
Guest post by Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock Ribbon cutting ceremonies are usually held when a new building has been constructed – a school, a library, a hospital, etc. I have attended many of these and enjoy the excitement that comes along with a new facility with new possibilities. Sometimes, though, ribbon cuttings can […]
Written on: September 24th, 2010 in Guest Posts, Recognizing State Employees
I invited Secretary John McMahon to give us a behind-the-scenes look at how the Department of Labor (DOL) is working to become more efficient and effective. The system he describes below is a great example of an effort that saves taxpayer money, reduces costs for employers, and improves services to individuals who need it. Thanks […]
Written on: September 2nd, 2010 in Guest Posts, Recognizing State Employees
Guest post by Major General Frank Vavala, Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard: Three hundred fifty-five years ago, the first Swedish settlers living in the city of Wilmington, then called Fort Christina, banded together forming a militia to defend their homes against the invading Dutch. This was the birth of our Delaware National Guard. […]
Written on: August 24th, 2010 in Guest Posts, Helping Our Neighbors
Guest post from Vivian Rapposelli, Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF): Over the course of three years (FY 06-09), 355 Delaware youth aged out of the foster care system. For many, this can be an intimidating time in their life as they try to reconcile their new-found freedom […]