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Two Ways to Save a Lot of Money

Written on: May 10th, 2010 in Effective & Efficient Government

Delaware government must become more cost effective and, day by day, it is. Two recent efforts will save the state $23.455 million dollars and demonstrate how demanding fiscal responsibility creates real savings. Buying Cheaper, Cleaner Power The first transaction will save Delawareans $13.165 million over three years, while also increasing the proportion of clean power we use. The state […]

Thank You to Our Teachers

Written on: May 6th, 2010 in Education

This is Teacher Appreciation Week, and I hope that there were apples – locally grown, of course – appearing on teachers’ desks across Delaware. Our teachers earn our appreciation each time they help a student unravel a tricky formula, see the world through Hemingway or Hawthorne, learn to compete with good sportsmanship, or understand […]

Volunteering for the Long Run

Written on: April 30th, 2010 in Helping Our Neighbors

As you may know, April 18-24 was the Delaware Week of Service. It was an incredible experience, and we’re thankful for the opportunity to meet so many enthusiastic volunteers. This week, these opportunities continued as we recognized the members of the New Castle County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) as well as the recipients […]

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 […]

A Week of Service for Delawareans and Our Environment

Written on: April 22nd, 2010 in Helping Our Neighbors

Originally published in Coastal Sussex Weekly. April 22nd is Earth Day. It is a tradition that began 40 years ago, and is now celebrated across the world. This same week, we are also starting a new tradition: the Delaware Week of Service, and we are calling on Delawareans to share the joys of volunteering. The […]