Archive for August, 2010

The last person elected Delaware state treasurer currently sits in the Governor’s chair. In the 2010 election cycle, three candidates are vying for the position: appointed incumbent, Democrat Velda Jones-Potter, her Democratic primary challenger, attorney Chip Flowers, and Republican State Senator Colin Bonini. (more…)

In-depth Coverage: The Race for State Treasurer

Part 1 of 3: Velda Jones-Potter (D) – Monday

Part 2 of 3: Chip Flowers (D) – Tuesday

Part 3 of 3: Colin Bonini (R) – Wednesday

The last person elected Delaware state treasurer currently sits in the Governor’s chair. In the 2010 election cycle, three candidates are vying for the position: appointed incumbent, Democrat Velda Jones-Potter, her Democratic primary challenger, attorney Chip Flowers, and Republican State Senator Colin Bonini. (more…)

In-depth Coverage: The Race for State Treasurer

Part 1 of 3: Velda Jones-Potter (D) – Monday

Part 2 of 3: Chip Flowers (D) – Tuesday

Part 3 of 3: Colin Bonini (R) – Wednesday

The last person elected Delaware state treasurer currently sits in the Governor’s chair. In the 2010 election cycle, three candidates are vying for the position: appointed incumbent, Democrat Velda Jones-Potter, her Democratic primary challenger, attorney Chip Flowers, and Republican State Senator Colin Bonini. The race received added scrutiny this week when details of Treasurer Jones-Potter’s [...]

Delaware State Republican Party Chairman Tom Ross delivers the state GOP’s first weekly message focusing on Republican priorities this election cycle. Share this:

This week, Governor Jack Markell and Delaware State Police Superintendent, Colonel Robert Coupe highlight two new laws designed to protect police and other first responders,  the Blue Alert and Move Over laws. Share this:

Job creation is one argument proponents of casino expansion use in their pitch to add more gambling venues in Delaware. And if the recent Delaware Park job fair is any indication, there’s plenty of interest in casino jobs. 130 job seekers lined up at Delaware Park’s administrative offices for a chance to become a poker dealer.

This week, Governor Jack Markell and Department of Natural Resources and Control Secretary Collin O’Mara discuss a package of green energy bills signed by the governor and the potential those new laws have to create green energy jobs in Delaware. Share this:

Looking for a car, desk, printer, vacuum cleaner, or bricks? Delaware may have a deal for you.  Searching for antidotes to budget deficits, the state and two county governments are looking to cash in their surplus.  Surplus items, that is.  Selling outdated or unneeded vehicles, office furniture, computer hardware, and a variety of other things [...]

This week, Governor Markell discusses the opportunity NASA and the National Science Teachers Association provided some Delaware teachers to conduct reduced gravity experiments, and what opportunities like this mean to students in the First State. Share this:

Candidates for political office in Delaware this year are learning the tried and true methods of campaigning may no longer be enough.  The growing influence of social media means rethinking how they reach voters. Just ask John Carney.  Two years ago, the former lieutenant governor made a bid for governor, losing in the Democratic primary [...]