Posts Tagged ‘Governor John Carney’
UPDATED: 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…
Read MoreUPDATE: 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…
Read MoreGov Carney Orders US & DE Flags Lowered for Victims in Allen, TX Shooting
Governor John Carney has ordered the U-S and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities lowered to half-staff until sunset on May 11 as a mark of respect for the victims of the violence in Allen, Texas on Saturday. Statement from Governor John Carney: “Allen, Texas was the latest American town shocked by a terrifying…
Read MoreVIDEO: Gov Carney & State Lawmakers Introduce HB 99 The Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023
This is a series of measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to address the growing crisis of climate change. House Bill 99 was introduced last week and would set net emissions reduction targets for greenhouse gases. Taken together, the bills (HB 10, HB 11, HB 12, HB 13 – introduced today…
Read MoreFinal Short Term Public Health Emergency Extension Announced
The final short-term extension of the Public Health Emergency has been announced by Governor John Carney on Friday. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Governor plans to terminate the order of May 11th – the same day that the federal public health emergency is to expire.
Read MoreGov 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…
Read MoreDE Public Health Emergency to End in May
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…
Read MoreGround 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…
Read MoreDelaware 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,…
Read MoreNew Website Launched for Applications to DE Boards & Commissions
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…
Read MoreStatewide 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…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags in Memory of State Representative Donna Stone
Following the passing of Former 32nd District State Representative Donna Stone this month, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset Thursday, March 16th. This is being done in recognition and memory of Representative Stone’s service to the State of Delaware. Governor Carney said he…
Read MoreDE 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…
Read MoreEconomic Growth, Teacher Pay Among Topics in Governor Carney’s State of the State Address
Delaware Governor John Carney delivered his 2023 State of the State Address this afternoon from the Senate Chamber in Legislative Hall. Among the topics Carney addressed included the previous decline in the workforce in Seaford which had ripple effects through all of Sussex County, but he expressed optimism in current efforts to bring new economic…
Read MoreDelaware Government and Court Facilities Closed Tomorrow
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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