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Stronger Schools Attract Jobs

Written on: September 28th, 2010 in EducationJob Creation

There is nothing more critical to our state than getting Delawareans back to work and expanding economic opportunity for people who are already working. While our daily focus on bringing in new and better jobs to Delaware and helping Delaware companies grow must continue, it is also clear the most important thing we can do […]


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Behind the Scenes at DOL: Improving Service & Saving Money

Written on: September 24th, 2010 in Guest PostsRecognizing 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 […]


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Reflection on Labor Day

Written on: September 8th, 2010 in Helping Our Neighbors

I hope you had a great Labor Day and enjoyed time with your family and friends. The long weekend, besides serving as the unofficial “last call” for summer, gave us pause to honor the men and women who helped build our nation through hard work. It gave us a moment to reflect on our country’s […]


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Happy birthday, Delaware National Guard!

Written on: September 2nd, 2010 in Guest PostsRecognizing 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. […]


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What Happens When Youth Age Out of Foster Care?

Written on: August 24th, 2010 in Guest PostsHelping 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 […]


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