Posts Tagged ‘Governor John Carney’
Gov Carney to Resign Tuesday, Bethany Hall Long to be Sworn In as Governor
Delaware National Guard Activated by Gov Carney for Storm Response
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch with 5 to 10-inches or more of snow expected by Tuesday morning. Governor John Carney has activated the Delaware National Guard to support storm response operations and DEMA is activating its Emergency Operations Center in Smyrna. Driving restrictions are not issued at this time, but…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of U.S. and Delaware Flags
In concurrence with the President’s proclamation and in remembrance of former President Carter, Governor John Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities also be flown at half-staff beginning immediately. As per the President’s proclamation and pursuant to U.S. Code (4 U.S.C. 7m) the flags are to be flown…
Read MoreGovernor Carney, DNREC, City of Seaford Celebrate Investments in Riverfront Redevelopment
Governor John Carney yesterday joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Secretary Shawn M. Garvin and other officials to announce a $3 million investment in cleaning up a riverfront site for redevelopment as part of the City of Seaford’s revitalization. The funding will be used by DNREC’s Remediation Section to manage the environmental…
Read MoreDE OMB Director Placed on Administrative Leave
Governor John Carney announced Saturday that Office of Management and Budget Director Cerron Cade has been placed on paid administrative leave. This is due to a personal legal matter – and OMB Deputy Director Courtney Stewart has been named Acting Director of OMB. While Cade is on administrative leave, the Department of Human Resources will…
Read MoreBiden Environmental Center at Cape Henlopen State Park Rededicated Friday
Governor John Carney visited Sussex County on Friday to help rededicate the newly-renovated Biden Environmental Center at Cape Henlopen State Park. The Center has undergone a $15-million capital improvement-funded transformation to become a first-rate destination for environmental education, with classroom and lab space for work associated with marine ecosystems and indoor learning during bad weather.…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Announces Next Steps to Expand Access to High-Speed Broadband
Broadband service will be extended to over 5,600 unserved and underserved homes and businesses statewide thanks to $17.4 million in federal grant funding, which Delaware Governor John Carney and the Delaware Broadband Office announced today. Following a competitive process with 21 proposals from five providers, Comcast and Verizon were selected to deploy high-speed internet infrastructure…
Read MoreUPDATED: Governor Carney Outlines Investments in Delaware’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
UPDATED – 11/01/24 – Governor John Carney Friday outlined his administration’s investments in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. The program has received $17.5-million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and $4-million from the Bond Bill to place charging stations for electric vehicles on major highways in Delaware – as well as additional corridors throughout the state to…
Read MoreStatewide Student Mentoring Program Launched – with New Registration System for Volunteers
Governor John Carney along with State Education and other officials Monday have launched a statewide student mentoring program – which will streamline the registration and training process for mentors in Delaware public schools. Volunteers interested in mentoring can submit an application that will be processed by the Department of Education and then sent to districts…
Read MoreNearly $21 Million in Federal Funds to Go Toward Clean Drinking Water for Under-Resourced Communities
Nearly $21 Million in federal funding will go toward upgrading drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, protecting local freshwater resources across Delaware, and delivering safe drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses. Governor John Carney and U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester made the announcement about the funding today. This funding comes…
Read MoreDelaware Flags to be Lowered Wednesday & Thursday in Remembrance of Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr.
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise Wednesday, October 16 through sunset on Thursday, October 17 in remembrance of the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr. in accordance with his funeral services. Justice Vaughn died on Thursday, October 10 at the age of 75. “Tracey and I are saddened…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Announces Emergency Repairs to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Dunes
UPDATE: Â Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee in the Senate, announced that he has secured $10 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the beach replenishment project north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Â Senator Carper says this funding will help Delaware and the Army…
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 on Saturday, August 31st, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, as declared by Senate Joint Resolution 8. Local governments, businesses and Delawareans are encouraged to do the same to promote awareness of overdose prevention and acknowledge all who…
Read MoreSussex County EMS Employee Thomas W. Berry III to be Honored, Laid to Rest August 22
Sussex County government and the community will join together to bid a final farewell to fallen EMS employee and volunteer firefighter Thomas Wilson Berry III, who tragically lost his life while responding to a vehicle crash earlier this week. Services for Thomas Berry are set for 1 p.m. Thursday, August 22nd, at Crossroad Community Church,…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Package of Bills That Eliminates Fees or Fee Debt with Delaware’s Criminal Legal System
Governor John Carney has signed into law three bills that continue Delaware’s work in relieving financial burdens placed on people with justice-involvement. Senate Bills 282, 283, and 284, which were introduced by Senator Darius Brown and unanimously passed in the Delaware Senate and House, each eliminate fees or fee debt connected with Delaware’s criminal legal…
Read MoreTwo Pastors Who Sued Gov Carney to Restore Religious Freedom Declare Victory
Delaware’s Supreme Court has unanimously concluded that Governor John Carney repeatedly violated the religious freedoms of two pastors and their congregations during the Covid-19 pandemic – from March to June of 2020. The two pastors, Rev. Alan Hines of Townsend Free Will Baptist Church and Rev. David Landow of Emmanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Wilmington,…
Read MoreApplication 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 is the planting of 1 million trees by 2030. To date, almost 200,000 trees have been planted. Funding requests can include multiple projects and may…
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 make findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on how the State and local governments can increase the production of affordable rental…
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 G. Di Pinto on the day of his interment. Governor Carney in a statement referred to him as a good friend and mentor. He was a…
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 Delaware Technical Community College, Orlando “Lonnie” George, on the day of his interment. Statement from Governor Carney: “Tracey and I were saddened to hear about…
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 the bill and 16 against with 1 absent. The measure now goes to the Governor for his signature. Governor John Carney issued the following statement…
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 communities safer. The Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association released a statement in response that… “DSSA believes this legislation is unquestionably unconstitutional under both Delaware’s Constitution and…
Read MoreDelaware 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…
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