Posts Tagged ‘Gov John Carney’
Senate Bill 172 Signed – Local School Spending to Use More Uniform Framework
Delaware parents, taxpayers, and lawmakers will have an easier time understanding local school spending under legislation signed into law today by Gov. John Carney. Senate Bill 172 creates a framework of uniform, statewide reporting standards for building-level expenditures in Delaware’s public and charter schools, which the bill’s prime sponsor says could be the difference between good…
Read MoreNew EPA Rules Announced Today – Some MD & DE Officials Not Happy
The Trump administration announced new plans today to roll back and replace Obama-era regulations on emissions from coal-fired power plants – a move praised by the coal industry as a job saver but panned by critics as a green-light to polluters. The EPA has been working to overhaul the program with the Affordable Clean Energy…
Read MoreGov. Carney Signs Pay For Success Legislation
Governor John Carney has signed legislation that will allow state government to enter into Pay for Success contracts that will incentivize private funding of economic development and social impact initiatives. The state would protect taxpayer dollars by reimbursing private funding only if the initiatives reach stated goals and achieve progress for Delawareans. The signing occurred…
Read MoreBill Banning Bump Stocks in DE Approved in State House & Signed into Law
DE’s Pathways Program Receives Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies
Delaware has received a $3.25 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to expand access to economic opportunity for Delaware students. Governor John Carney says the funding would help bolster the Delaware Pathways program. That is for high school and post-secondary students looking to gain work-based learning experiences for in-demand careers – and to earn industry credentials…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Terminates State of Emergency & Level 1 Driving Warning Effective at Midnight
Governor Carney Terminates State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning Effective at Midnight Drivers should continue to exercise caution on Delaware roadways WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has terminated the statewide State of Emergency, and the Level 1 Driving Warning in effect for Kent and New Castle counties, effective at midnight. Governor Carney…
Read MoreGov Carney & DelDOT Sec. Jen Cohan to Hold FB Town Hall on Tuesday
Governor John Carney will hold a Facebook Town Hall on Tuesday, March 13th – beginning at 7pm. The topic is Investing in Infrastructure. The Governor and DelDOT Secretary Jen Cohan will discuss investments in transportation infrastructure statewide and new transportation initiatives. You can post your questions ahead of the Town Hall at this link –…
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