Posts Tagged ‘Governor John Carney’
Delaware Honors Top High School Seniors as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars
Secretary of Education Mark Holodick has recognized 93 public school students from the Class of 2024 as Secretary of Education Scholars. Governor John Carney and other state leaders joined Holodick last night to celebrate the students during a dinner in Dover. The state has named Secretary of Education Scholars every year since 1984. The number of scholars from each school is based…
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 Authority (DSHA). Here is his statement: “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes confirming Cynthia Karnai as Director of the…
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 Governor spoke of his last seven years in office – working to put the State’s fiscal house in order, building more affordable housing and passing…
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 the nominated her as Commissioner in January – she was unanimously confirmed by the State Senate on January 24th. Taylor has been in the DOC…
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 of Tuesday, February 6 and returned to full staff at the close of business on Wednesday, February 7 as a mark of respect for Mrs.…
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 and the workforce, and protecting our environment. The governor also presented a broad overview which includes the 6-billion-dollar General Fund Operating Budget, $66.5 M for…
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 years of experience within the Department of Correction— starting from her time as a Probation Officer to Chief of Community Corrections to Deputy Commissioner to Acting Commissioner—make…
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 an outline of potential agreements for a lease of state land, for energy credits to reduce electricity costs and for funding for workforce and environmental…
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 holiday event that will include candle illuminations, a tree lighting ceremony, student choirs and jazz ensembles, tours of historic Woodburn, and more. Woodburn Illuminated will…
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 to be quite haunted. Residents have reported seeing an 18th century gentleman wearing a white wig – the apparition of former owner Dr. MW Bates’…
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 look at what comes next. Nearly 6000 Delaware homes, businesses and organizations – mainly in rural areas of the state – have been connected 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 honor Delaware Capitol Police Sergeant Darold W. Weber Jr. Sergeant Weber died October 5, 2023, after suffering a medical emergency while on duty at the…
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 have lost their lives due to recent violence in Israel. Local governments, businesses, and Delawareans are encouraged to do the same as a mark of…
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. Also, it makes clear that a police officer will not stop or detain a car solely on suspicion of having violated this Statute. The legislation…
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 of the Superior Court, The Honorable William L. Chapman, Jr. and Michael Houghton to serve on the Marijuana Appeals Commission, Dr. Melissa Harrington to serve…
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. 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…
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 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…
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 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…
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 service in law enforcement and corrections. Terra Taylor, Deputy Commissioner of the DOC, will serve as Acting Commissioner until a permanent replacement is nominated by…
Read MoreLegislation to Fund 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Related Services Sent to Governor John Carney
The Delaware Senate has sent legislation to Governor John Carney that would create a dedicated funding source for the state’s new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and help more Delawareans access the behavioral health care in their time of need. Launched in mid-2022, the new three-digit call and text code to assist Delawareans who are…
Read MoreGovernor Carney & Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announce $107-Million in Federal Funding for Broadband
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…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Announces Appointment of Student to State Board of Education
Governor John Carney has appointed a high school senior from Lewes to serve on the Delaware State Board of Education. Augustine “Gus” Musika, a Cape Henlopen High School student, will join the board for its July meeting and serve through the 2023-2024 school year. Governor Carney says they need students like Gus to offer their perspective…
Read MoreGroundbreaking 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…
Read MoreChanges Announced to Gov Carney’s Cabinet and Nominations to Key Administration Posts
Governor John Carney has made several nominations to key leadership and cabinet positions. These nominations are expected to be considered by the State Senate later this month. Additional information on the nominees from Gov Carney’s press release: Molly Magarik, who has served as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) since…
Read MoreGov Carney to Visit DE Tourist Destinations in Each County on Wednesday
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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