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Written on: May 25th, 2011 in Education, Guest Posts
Guest post from Vivian Rapposelli, Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF) Earlier this month, Governor Markell proposed a bold investment of $22 million into the state’s early childhood system. Last week, the Joint Finance Committee supported the Governor’s proposal in full. In their actions, the Governor and General […]
Written on: May 18th, 2011 in Helping Our Neighbors, Job Creation
As we keep our focus on putting Delawareans to work and improving our state’s future, we’re working to provide tools that can enable individuals to improve financial responsibility and save up for college, to buy a new home or achieve other financial goals. I’m particularly excited about a new effort called $tand By Me DE—the […]
Written on: May 5th, 2011 in Effective & Efficient Government
Just like families at kitchen tables across Delaware, our state has had to make tough choices to keep our budget balanced. We’ve made clear what matters most: getting families back to work and ensuring kids have a better shot at success. Because our economy has shown signs of recovery, we have seen increases in some […]
Written on: April 21st, 2011 in Guest Posts, Job Creation
Recently, I hosted Governor Markell when he visited my classroom at Christiana High School where I am a senior. Not long ago, my fellow students probably considered me a bully and I considered myself a “wild child” because a life of drugs and crime actually attracted me. Today, I feel like a totally different person. […]
Written on: April 8th, 2011 in Effective & Efficient Government, Job Creation
A store owner who wants to expand and put people to work. A father’s pain from losing a daughter to gun violence and his resolve to protect other families from the same horror. A loving family that wants the same protections other families have for their spouses and children. Three critical fights we need your […]