Tech Talkin’ Govs: Part III
The third installment of SSTI’s Tech Talkin’ Govs’ series includes excerpts from speeches delivered in Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Utah. The first and second installments are available in the Jan. 11 and Jan. 18 editions of the Digest.
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell unveiled an initiative to support entrepreneurs by incorporating best practices from across the nation. Read more…
Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie asked lawmakers to approve funding for the state’s broadband initiative and to initiate a laptop program for public schools. Read more…
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick proposed a $10 million increase in funding for community colleges to address a skills gap. Read more…
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant introduced the Energy Sustainability and Development Act, which he says will create manufacturing incentives and establish a Biomass Center of Excellence. Read more…
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert called on universities and the private sector to lead an energy research initiative. Read more…
