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Written on: May 18th, 2010 in Effective & Efficient Government, Guest Posts
Senate Majority Leader Patricia Blevins (7th Senatorial District) has been a strong leader against domestic violence. I invited her to write a guest post to help raise awareness about a serious issue and highlight the excellent initiative shown by two of our State Troopers. ***** Strangulation is a dangerous crime that can be hard to spot […]
Written on: May 10th, 2010 in Guest Posts, Recognizing State Employees
On a daily basis, our lives are touched by the actions of committed public servants, and I am so proud of the quality of service Delaware state employees provide to those in our care or in need of our assistance. To all state employees: whether you protect our communities, care for our vulnerable populations, maintain […]
Written on: May 10th, 2010 in Effective & Efficient Government
BFF: Innovating to Bring Jobs to Delaware 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 just need to […]
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 […]
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 […]