Posts Tagged ‘governors’
Polling Place: This Election Day, Big New England Winners Were Democrats, Women
by Carolyn Morwick
November 15, 2012
Democrats and women were the big winners of the 2012 elections, scoring impressive victories throughout New England. Among highlights:
New England put the U.S. Senate solidly in the hands of Democrats with the election of Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Sen.-Elect Angus King of Maine who ran as an Independent is expected ... Read MoreTags: Carolyn Morwick, Caucus of New England State Legislatures, Congress, Elections, governors, legislatures, statehouses | No Comments
The Future of Higher Education in Connecticut
by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy
June 1, 2011
NEJHE presents exclusive articles by New England's governors on higher education in their states ...
Connecticut’s strategy for higher education focuses on one central goal: to increase student success. While other states in New England and beyond are increasing the percentage of adults with degrees, Connecticut’s rate of increase for young adults has dropped to 34th ...
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Here Come the Guvs …
by John O. Harney
May 27, 2011
New England's governors on strategies for higher education
We've invited each of the six New England governors to write short articles for The New England Journal of Higher Education on future challenges facing higher education in their respective states. In June, we'll begin posting each piece by the chief executives in alphabetical order by state, starting ...
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How New England Fared in the 2010 Midterm Elections
by Carolyn Morwick
November 10, 2010
It’s over. Gone are the acrimonious debates, boisterous crowds, vicious campaign attack ads, incessant robo calls and campaign paraphernalia cluttering street corners, highways, lawns and sidewalks. The voters have spoken in New England and across the nation.
Nationally, Republicans swept races for governor, the state legislatures and the U.S. Congress. According to the National Conference of ...
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Special Policy Report: A High-Stakes Election for New England
by Carolyn Morwick
October 13, 2010
Like the traditional four seasons in New England, election season has the potential to bring about stunning change. This year, races at the gubernatorial, federal and state legislative levels will have significant impacts on education and policy in the region for years to come.
The political landscape in New England will be dramatically altered following the ...
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New England Guvs on Future of Higher Ed
by John O. Harney
June 24, 2011
We invited each of the six New England governors to write articles on future challenges facing higher education in their respective states. ...
The Future of Higher Education in Connecticut by Dannel P. Malloy, Governor of Connecticut
Outwardly, the results appear impressive—growth in enrollments and degrees granted, expanded campuses and program offerings, and a well-known reputation for ...
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