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MORE NEWS RELEASES -- JANUARY 2003
MINNER:
BUDGET PROPOSAL SOLVES SHORTFALL
Posted: Jan. 30, 2003
DOVER -- Governor Ruth Ann
Minner’s Fiscal Year 2004 budget proposal contains further budget
cuts while preserving core state government services. It also
includes a revenue enhancement package necessary to keep the state
from facing repeated deficits in future years.
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GATES:
RUNNING FOR LT. GOVERNOR
Posted: Jan. 27, 2003
WILMINGTON -- Kelly
Gates announced today she has filed a Statement of Organization with
the Delaware Department of Elections, formalizing her candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor in the 2004
elections.
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MINNER:
STATE OF THE STATE IS STRONG
Posted: Jan. 23, 2003
DOVER -- Cracking down on
pollution, preventing future industrial cleanups, toughening
campaign finance laws, fighting cancer, strengthening the economy
and infusing character in schools are among the issues Governor Ruth
Ann Minner placed on Delaware’s agenda in her 2003 State of the
State address.
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STATE GOP: MINNER'S
SPEECH SQUANDERED CHANCE
Posted: Jan. 23, 2003
WILMINGTON-- In response to
Gov. Minner’s State of the State Address, Republican Chairman
Everett Moore offered the following statement: “The Delaware
Constitution calls on the Governor to ‘give to the General Assembly
information of affairs concerning the State and recommend to its
consideration such measures as he or she shall judge expedient.’ It
is disappointing to see the opportunity for true leadership
squandered."
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MINNER:
"OPEN DOOR AFTER 4"
Posted: Jan. 20, 2003
DOVER -- Governor Ruth Ann
Minner would like Delawareans to come to her office and chat. Starting Friday, Jan. 31,
the governor will hold regular sessions in her Dover and Wilmington
offices to allow residents to talk with her one-on-one. The first
“Open Door After 4” session will be in her Dover office in the
Tatnall Building next to Legislative Hall.
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CARPER:
QUESTIONS RIDGE ON RAIL SECURITY
Posted: Jan. 17, 2003
Washington, DC - During Tom Ridge’s
confirmation hearing today, Senator Tom Carper urged the future
Secretary to make passenger rail security a priority for the new
Department of Homeland Security. Carper, who served with Ridge in
the House and was his mentor in the National Governors Association,
pledged to support his friend’s nomination, but demanded greater
consideration from the administration for rail passengers’ safety.
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MINNER:
BUDGET SHORTFALL VANISHES
Posted: Jan. 13, 2003
DOVER -- Governor Ruth Ann
Minner announced Tuesday that an unexpected $47.1 million abandoned
property settlement has solved the state’s remaining budget deficit
(based on current projections) for the fiscal year that ends June
30.
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STATE GOP:
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Posted: Jan. 13, 2003
WILMINGTON -- The Republican
Party of Delaware welcomes its new Executive Director, Troy Brocco,
today.
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STATE GOP:
GOVERNOR GRADED ON THE CURVE
Posted: Jan. 9, 2003
WILMINGTON-- Republican
Party Chairman Everett Moore responded to Gov. Ruth Ann Minner’s
self-proclaimed “A” grade on her two-year progress report.
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MINNER &
CARNEY: TWO-YEAR REPORT
Posted: Jan. 8, 2003
WILMINGTON -- Governor Ruth
Ann Minner and Lieutenant Governor John C. Carney, Jr. said
Wednesday the accomplishments of their administration include
beginning a serious battle against high cancer rates, improving test
scores in schools and creating 2,200 jobs.
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MARKELL:
SECOND TERM BEGINS
Posted: Jan. 8, 2003
DOVER – Surrounded by friends,
family and supporters, Delaware State Treasurer Jack Markell renewed
his commitment to the people of Delaware as he took the oath of
office Tuesday for his second term.
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STATE GOP:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEAVES
Posted: Jan. 6, 2003
WILMINGTON -- The Delaware
Republican Party announced today that Eric Sutton, executive
director of the Delaware Republican Party would be stepping down to
accept a position as executive director of the Maryland Republican
Party.
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MINNER,
MARKELL & BAKER: TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE
Posted: Jan. 6, 2003
STANTON -- Governor Ruth Ann
Minner was joined today by State Treasurer Jack Markell and
Wilmington Mayor James Baker to launch a statewide campaign to
encourage low and moderate income working families to take advantage
of millions of dollars available through the federal Earned Income
Tax Credit.
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MINNER:
STATE KEEPS HIGH BOND RATING
Posted: Jan. 5, 2003
Governor Ruth Ann Minner announced the reaffirmation of the state’s
AAA bond ratings – the highest possible rating – from Standard and
Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch IBCA on Friday.
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