Posts Tagged ‘Governor Carney’
Governor Carney Signs Legislation Creating Diamond State Hospital Review Board Aimed at Tackling Rising Health Care Costs
Governor John Carney today signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350, creating the Diamond State Hospital Review Board. Governor Carney says rising health care costs are having a significant…
Read MoreFlags to Half-Staff Wednesday for Peace Officers Memorial Day
President Biden has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, which honors the brave law enforcement officers who have lost…
Read MoreLegislation That Makes Adjustment on Game Hunting Regulations Passes DE Senate
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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…
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…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Postpones State of the State Address
Governor 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,…
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,…
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…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Legislation
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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…
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…
Read MoreDelaware’s Public Health Emergency Order to be Lifted This Evening
VIDEO: 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…
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…
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…
Read MoreDE Public Health Emergency Order Extended Another 30 Days
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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.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Battle of the Crab Cakes – Round 2
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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…
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…
Read MoreGov Carney Updates Coronavirus Emergency Order for Youth & Amateur Sports
Governor John Carney on Thursday signed the ninth revision to his COVID-19 emergency order, updating public health requirements for youth and amateur sports. Under the ninth revision to the COVID-19…
Read MoreNo 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…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Discusses Schools, Testing for Businesses and the NJ Quarantine List
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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…
Read MoreGov Carney Discusses the Coronavirus Numbers, School and Enforcement
After extending the State of Emergency for another month, Governor John Carney discussed the coronavirus pandemic during his Tuesday update. The recent uptick in positive cases at the beach areas…
Read MoreGov Carney Issues Guidance on Summer Camps & Summer School
Senator 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…
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…
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.…
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