Gov. Carney: fiscal reforms still a priority
DOVER — Gov. John Carney’s first State of the State focused on economic development, education and state budgeting, as the governor highlighted steps taken by his administration and lawmakers over the past year and urged legislators to continue working together to promote business growth, stronger schools and better quality of life.
The governor’s speech offered a few hints at what will be in his budget presentation next week, including an indication a pay raise for state workers will be recommended. Other points of emphasis for the budget recommendations, according to his address Thursday, include grants for needy students, upgraded government facilities and expanded early childhood education.
The address, largely apolitical, touched on a wide range of topics, as Gov. Carney continued themes he has promoted since he began campaigning in earnest for the governor’s office in 2016.
“A year ago, I stood on the steps outside this building and promised that working hard and working together, we would begin to meet the challenges facing our state,” he told the assembled audience. “And that by making tough decisions, we would put our state on a sustainable path in the new economy.
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