Posts Tagged ‘Governor Carney’
Legislation That Makes Adjustment on Game Hunting Regulations Passes DE Senate
A bill that has been passed by the Delaware Senate and is now ready for Governor Carney to take action on includes an adjustment to hunting regulations. Section 712 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code prohibits the hunting of any game birds or game animals (except deer) on Sundays. This Bill eliminates the prohibition…
Read MoreGovernor Carney to Present Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2025
Governor John Carney will present his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 25th, at the Delaware Public Archives building in Dover. The event will be livestreamed on de.gov/budget and on the Governor’s YouTube channel. Also, to follow up on last week’s postponement, Governor Carney now will deliver his 2024 State of the State Address from the House…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Postpones State of the State Address
Governor John Carney has postponed the State of the State Address due to illness. The Governor has a fever and mild symptoms but is in good spirits. The Governor’s State of the State Address will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.
Read MoreGovernor Carney Expands Opportunities for Careers in State GovernmentÂ
Prospective employees will find an easier path into the state workforce thanks to expanded opportunities announced by Governor John Carney. The State of Delaware has implemented changes to mandatory bachelor’s degree requirements, among other criteria, for several state job positions. The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) recently removed the bachelor’s degree requirement for critical positions within the Department of…
Read MoreU.S., State Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on Anniversary of Attack on Pearl Harbor
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff today in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Thursday, December 7th. Governor Carney says, on this day, we honor the brave Americans who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor and that we owe a debt of gratitude to all…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags for International Overdose Awareness Day
Governor John Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities tomorrow, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, as declared by Senate Joint Resolution 2. Local governments, businesses, and Delawareans are encouraged to do the same to promote awareness of overdose prevention strategies and…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Legislation
Governor John Carney yesterday signed multiple pieces of legislation including Senate Bill 165, (regarding pharmacy practice) Senate Bill 189, (related to Uniform Controlled Substances Act and drug testing strips), and Senate Bill 129, (related to animal shelter standards and treatment of animals in shelters) as well as both Senate Bill 92 and Senate Bill 93 (pertaining to the Delaware Public…
Read MoreDelaware Child Safety Seat Legislation Passes House
Delaware legislation pertaining to child safety seats that was introduced on April 19th has passed the State House. Senate Bill 68 revises the safety seat requirements which currently requires an “appropriate” car seat or booster. This Act removes the existing fine for the first offense and requests law enforcement to provide a referral to the…
Read MoreDelaware’s Public Health Emergency Order to be Lifted This Evening
Governor John Carney is ending the State of Delaware Public Health Emergency order as of 6:00 p.m. this evening (May 11th). The Governor’s Statement: “Today we are ending the public health emergency here in Delaware. This is consistent with the ending of the federal public health emergency, and with Delaware’s continued progress in moving beyond COVID-19. Thank…
Read MoreVIDEO: Governor Carney Presents FY24 Recommended Budget
Governor John Carney today presented his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2024, which includes investing in the state workforce and healthcare… Regarding what they call historic pay increases, in most cases previous increases for state employees landed in the 1 to 2% range. This year, the recommendation is a 3 % pay increase for all…
Read MoreGov Carney Extends Public Health Emergency for 30 Days
Governor Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days. Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency extension.
Read MoreUPDATED: No Migrants Flying to Sussex County!
UPDATED – While no plane carrying migrants landed at the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, Delaware was ready with a response. Dozens of media, ministry and others spent the afternoon in the parking lot at the terminal area – waiting. ==================== Could a plane full of migrants from Texas be headed to Sussex County. That’s…
Read MoreDE Public Health Emergency Order Extended Another 30 Days
Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. This allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days. CLICK HERE TO READ THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
Read MoreUPDATED: Battle of the Crab Cakes – Round 2
UPDATED – 9/4/22 – The Delaware Blue Hens bested the Midshipmen of Navy Saturday – 14 to 7 – giving Delaware Governor John Carney the win in Round 2 of the Battle of the Crab Cakes. He will travel to Maryland for what Governor Hogan says will be the best crab cakes Governor Carney has…
Read MoreIR School Board “No Confidence” in Gov Carney’s Mask Mandate
The Indian River School Board listened to dozens of parents on both sides of the mask issue during Monday night’s school board meeting then the Board voted 9 to 1 on a motion by Dr. Donald Hattier on a vote of “no confidence” regarding the Governor’s mask mandate and the Division of Public Health. The…
Read MoreGov Carney Updates Coronavirus Emergency Order for Youth & Amateur Sports
No Decision Yet on DE Schools; Look for an Increase in Coronavirus Enforcement in August
There is still no decision by the State of Delaware on the reopening of schools. Several weeks ago, Governor John Carney and DOE Secretary Susan Bunting said more on schools reopening or partially reopening would come in early August, however some guidance on where the state stands currently and what is needed for a full…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Discusses Schools, Testing for Businesses and the NJ Quarantine List
During this week’s coronavirus update, Governor John Carney spoke briefly on the upcoming school reopening and what might be forthcoming. There are three scenarios regarding community spread that will guide them. Minimal spread – would allow school buildings to open for in-person instruction. Minimal to moderate spread – schools might use a hybrid model of…
Read MoreGov Carney Discusses the Coronavirus Numbers, School and Enforcement
Gov Carney Issues Guidance on Summer Camps & Summer School
Governor John Carney on Friday issued guidance for summer camps and summer school as Delaware continues a rolling reopening of the economy. Recreational camps must develop a written plan for enforcing social distancing, frequent hand-washing, and other basic public health precautions. Those plans should be available upon request by the Delaware Division of Public Health…
Read MoreSenator Richardson slams Carney over handling of coronavirus pandemic, announces run for Governor
Delaware State Senator Bryant Richardson has announced that he is running against Governor John Carney, who he slammed for his handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Senator Richardson first made the announcement that he was running for the Republican nomination at a religious freedom rally over the weekend where dozens turned out to protest Governor…
Read MoreDelaware bill would require Governor to include lawmakers in state of emergency policy making
When the General Assembly returns to work, State Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, R-Clayton, will introduce a proposed constitutional amendment intended to give citizens a voice in decisions made during an extended state of emergency. Presently, the governor can declare a state of emergency for up to 30-days, and renew that order at his or her discretion.…
Read MoreGovernor Carney issues stricter guidelines for nursing homes, long-term care facilities to combat spread of coronavirus
Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the eleventh modification to his State of Emergency declaration, requiring stricter guidelines to prevent further coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in nursing facilities and other long-term care facilities. Governor Carney’s updated emergency order requires nursing facilities to immediately ensure they are in full compliance with the Public Health Authority guidance related to COVID-19.…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Delaware pawn shops in disarray after being forced to close over coronavirus
Pawn shops across Delaware are in disarray and in search of answers after they were ordered to cease all operations in the latest round of business closures as part of the State of Emergency Declaration in response to the coronavirus (COVID) pandemic. Earlier this week, Governor John Carney banned all short-term rental units and ordered…
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