Gov Carney Signs Gun Safety Legislation

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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. House Bill 201 enables a police officer to act immediately when the officer sees or suspects that a person possesses a firearm in a Safe…

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Governor 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 governor this morning signed into law House Bill 3, House Bill 4, and House Substitute 2 for House Bill 160. Governor Carney says this package of legislation strengthens the…

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Governor 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 climate change… House Bill 99 lays out targets to reduce net emissions by 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050. Other bills Governor Carney signed…

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Governor Carney & Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announce $107-Million in Federal Funding for Broadband

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Governor Carney’s goal of every Delaware home and business connecting to high-speed internet is another step close to reality after the First State received $107-million in federal funding trough the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment or BEAD supports partnerships between states or territories, communities and stakeholders to build infrastructure where needed and…

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Groundbreaking Ceremony at New Harrington Public Library

Governor John Carney and elected officials were at the site of the new Harrington Public Library today for a groundbreaking ceremony. The $11.9M project is funded through a combination of state bond bill funds and federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Currently, the Harrington Public Library is the only public library in the state…

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Gov Carney to Visit DE Tourist Destinations in Each County on Wednesday

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Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, Governor John Carney will Wednesday join the Delaware Tourism Office to visit destinations in all three counties. In Sussex County he’s ll stop at Lavender Fields in Milton around 9:30am and Fifer Orchards Farm Store in Camden-Wyoming around 11:30am. The Governor will stop for a round of mini golf…

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UPDATE: State of the State Town Hall Meeting with Gov Carney in Lewes–Postponed

UPDATE 5/17/23:  Governor Carney’s State of the State town hall originally scheduled for tomorrow–Thursday, May 18th— at the Lewes Fire Department, Station 2 has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. Original Post: Governor John Carney along with State Senator Russ Huxtable and Representative Stell Parker Selby as well as members of the Cabinet will…

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Gov Carney Announces Supreme Court Nominations

Governor John Carney will announce two names to serve as Supreme Court Justices. He will nominate the Honorable Abigail LeGrow and N. Christopher Griffiths to take the seat formerly held by Justice Tamika Montgomery-Reeves and the seat to be open with the retirement of Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr. Both names will be submitted to…

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DE Public Health Emergency to End in May

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Delaware’s Public Health Emergency is expected to end at the end of the day on Thursday, May 11 – absent any unanticipated developments. The federal Public Health Emergency is also set to expire the same day. Delaware’s public health emergency will be extended one more time – but terminated on May 11. Governor Carney says…

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Ground Broken Friday on DelDOT’s North Millsboro Bypass Project

Ground was broken for the North Millsboro Bypass which, when completed will take through traffic on a new roadway north of Route 20 to meet Route 24 east of town. This new roadway includes several overpasses over roads and the Millsboro Pond. This project includes a 2 lane connector road between US 113 and SR…

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Delaware Public Health Emergency Extended for 14th Time

Governor John Carney has extended the Public Health Emergency for another 30 days. Delaware continues to face staffing shortages and capacity issues in its health care facilities. If the State’s  Public Health Emergency order were to expire, the State would no longer have such flexibility. This is the 14th extension of the Public Health Emergency,…

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New Website Launched for Applications to DE Boards & Commissions

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A new website for applications for Delaware Boards and Commissions has been launched by Governor John Carney. The Governor makes appointments to about 300 Boards and Commissions that affect nearly all public policy areas and this new website will help to streamline the application process. The website will house all the relevant information on one…

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Statewide Initiative Launched in DE to Increase Affordable Connectivity Program Adoption

A statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program was launched Monday by Governor John Carney and municipal leaders – including from Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Dover and Wilmington. This outreach will take place over the next month. The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal broadband benefit funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which…

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DE Public Health Emergency Extended 30 Days

Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Delaware continues to face staffing shortages and capacity issues in its health care facilities. If the State’s public health emergency order were to expire, the State would no longer have such flexibility. This is the 13th extension of the Public…

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Delaware Government and Court Facilities Closed Tomorrow

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Governor John Carney today announced that State of Delaware Government offices will be closed tomorrow, December 23rd, in recognition of the dedicated work of Delaware’s public servants. Governor Carney says “On behalf of all Delawareans, thank you for your hard work. And I’d like to especially thank our law enforcement officers and employees in 24/7…

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