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Governor Jack Markell’s Update

Written on: August 3rd, 2012 in Effective & Efficient Government

I am now serving as chair of the National Governors Association having been named by my colleagues at our summer meeting in July. Since getting Delawareans back to work has been job number one, it should come as no surprise that employment is at the heart of my initiative. A Better Bottom Line: Employing People […]


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Governor Jack Markell’s Update

Written on: July 6th, 2012 in Effective & Efficient Government

This past Saturday, June 30, marked the end of the 2012 legislative session. It also marked the end of an era for many in Dover, including House Speaker Robert Gilligan. A giant, not just in stature, but legacy, Speaker Gilligan announced his retirement after 40 years of service to the State. While the exits of […]


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Governor Jack Markell’s Update

Written on: June 26th, 2012 in Effective & Efficient Government

When I visit local businesses – which I do all the time – I ask one question: How can we facilitate growth and success for their company? Their answer is often the same: businesses want a talented workforce as well as strong schools and thriving communities in which their employees and their families can live, […]


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New Budget Proposal – What do YOU think?

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 […]


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Support Jobs, Gun Safety, Civil Unions and Our Sister State

Written on: April 8th, 2011 in Effective & Efficient GovernmentJob 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 […]


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