Posts Tagged ‘Governor John Carney’
Application Period for Tree-Planting Project Funding Open
The Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI), which Governor John Carney launched in November, 2021, is seeking funding requests for tree-planting projects that will be completed in 2025. The goal…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Bill Creating Affordable Housing Production Task Force
Governor John Carney has signed House Bill 442, which creates the Affordable Housing Production Task Force (“Task Force”). The purpose and mission of the Task Force is to investigate and…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags at DE Facilities Tomorrow For Former State Rep. Joseph G. Di Pinto’s Day of Interment
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities tomorrow Friday, June 7th, to honor former State Representative and Wilmington City Councilman Joseph…
Read MoreDE Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff on Day of Interment for Orlando “Lonnie” George
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Monday, June 3rd, to honor former Speaker of the House and President of…
Read MoreUPDATED: HB 350 Passed in the State House
UPDATED – 05/21/24 – After nearly an hour of discussion on the House floor, House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350 was approved with a simple majority of 24 for…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Senate Bill 2(S)–Gun Safety Legislation; DSSA Filing a Federal Lawsuit Challenging the New Law
The Permit to Purchase law–Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2– that Governor John Carney signed today (May 16th) aims to reduce gun suicides and community violence–making Delaware families and…
Read MoreDelaware Honors Top High School Seniors as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars
Secretary of Education Mark Holodick has recognized 93Â public school students from the Class of 2024 as Secretary of Education Scholars. Governor John Carney and other state leaders joined Holodick last…
Read MoreUPDATE: DE Senate’s Vote to Confirm Governor Carney’s State Housing Authority NominationÂ
Updated 3/13/24: Governor John Carney today issued the following statement on the State Senate’s vote to confirm his nomination of Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing…
Read MoreVIDEO: Final State of the State Address by Governor John Carney
Governor John Carney gave his final State of the State address this afternoon, but not without some competition from a heckler who interrupted his address at least four times. The…
Read MoreTerra Taylor Sworn In as Commissioner of DOC
Terra Taylor Friday took the oath of office to become the 11th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction. Governor John Carney appointed Taylor as Acting Commissioner in July and…
Read MoreDE Flags to be Lowered on Tuesday for Former State Senator Myrna Bair
Former Delaware State Senator Myrna Bair passed on January 29, 2024, and Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities the morning…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Presents Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Presentation
Governor John Carney today presented his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025. He went over the highlights… The budget continues investments in other key areas as well–including investing in public schools, supporting families…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Nominates Terra Taylor as DOC Commissioner
Governor John Carney has announced that he intends to nominate Terra Taylor to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). Taylor’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate. Governor Carney says Terra’s…
Read MoreDelaware to Negotiate with US Wind Over Benefits for State
On Tuesday, Governor John Carney announced the start of formal negotiations between Delaware and US Wind in connection with two offshore wind projects – MarWin and Momentum Wind. This includes…
Read MoreWoodburn Illuminated
Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will join Biggs Museum of American Art and First State Heritage Park to host Woodburn Illuminated tonight. This is a free…
Read MoreGov Carney Welcomes Trick or Treaters to Haunted Woodburn on Tuesday Night
Governor Carney will welcome families to trick or treat at Woodburn, the Governor’s mansion in Dover, Tuesday night from 6 to 8pm. Woodburn, which was built in 1790, is said…
Read MoreNearly 6000 DE Homes, Businesses & Organizations Connected to High-speed Broadband – More Coming
Governor John Carney, state leaders and representatives from Comcast, Verizon, Mediacom and the Communication Workers of America are celebrating the progress Delaware has made in expanding broadband – and to…
Read MoreDE Flags Lowered to Half-staff Thursday- Friday to Honor DE Capitol Police Sgt Darold Weber, Jr
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Thursday, October 19, 2023, until end of day Friday, October 20, 2023, to…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Victims of Terrorist Attacks in Israel
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Wednesday, October 11th until sunset on Friday, October 13th to honor those who…
Read MoreLegislation in Delaware Signed by Governor John Carney Addresses Secondhand Smoke Within Vehicles
A law, which is now in effect following Governor John Carney’s recent signature, adds smoking restrictions within vehicles if a person under the age of 18 is in the vehicle.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Calls Extraordinary Session of DE State Senate; Nominations Confirmed
UPDATED – 09/08/23 – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the State Senate’s votes to confirm the Governor’s nominations of Kathleen Miller to serve as a Judge…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs Gun Safety Legislation
Governor John Carney signed several pieces of gun safety legislation on Friday in Dover. The measures will limit the possession of firearms in vulnerable areas like polling places and schools.…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Legislation Aimed at Improving Mental Health Resources for Delawareans
Governor John Carney has given final approval to three bills, the purpose of which is to increase mental health resources for students and improve access to behavioral health care. The…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Environmental Legislation
Governor John Carney has signed multiple pieces of legislation pertaining to the issue of climate change in Delaware. He spoke at a news conference yesterday regarding the efforts to combat…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Correction Commissioner to Step Down Later This Month
Commissioner Monroe Hudson will step down later this month from his current role as the head of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) after more than thirty five years of…
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