Posts Tagged ‘Governor John Carney’
VIDEO : Carney Proposes $4.7-B FY ’22 Budget
Governor John Carney Thursday proposed a Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget of just over $4.7-billion, with a record-setting capital budget of $894-million and containing grants-in-aid of $55-million. Despite the challenges of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, Carney said the spending plan continues investments into rebuilding the economy, investing in schools and strengthening communities. Economic development,…
Read MoreWATCH / LISTEN : Gov. Carney Presents FY ’22 Budget
Governor John Carney is delivering his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022 today. The budget goes before the Joint Finance Committee for several weeks of hearings. Carney’s presentation is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. It can be viewed as follows governor.delaware.gov Facebook YouTube
Read MoreSenate Confirms 2 Nominees To Sussex Bench
The Delaware State Senate has confirmed two judges in Sussex County. Superior Court Judge Craig Karsnitz becomes Resident Judge. Robert Robinson, Division Head of the Sussex County Office of the Public Defender, is confirmed as Superior Court Judge. Both were nominated by Governor John Carney. “Thank you to the Delaware Senate for confirming Judge Karsnitz…
Read MoreDel. Expands COVID Vaccine Program; Teachers, School Staff Can Register
Delaware is planning more COVID-19 vaccination events and options this week, including another large event this weekend to protect at least 2,000 senior citizens who are on the waiting list. Vaccinations remain by appointment only, and are restricted to people in Phase One-B, which includes those age 65 and older.Seniors can still schedule an appointment…
Read MoreDel. COVID State Of Emergency Extended 11th Time
Governor John Carney has formally extended Delaware’s COVID-19 State of Emergency for another 30 days. In a statement, Carney said Monday the ‘life saving vaccine” is protecting more Delawareans each day, including the most vulnerable. But until supply increases, he said it is still important to wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and to…
Read MoreGov Carney to Deliver Delaware State of the State Tuesday at 2:15pm
Governor Carney will deliver his 2021 State of the State Address from the Senate Chamber in Legislative Hall. The event will be live-streamed on Governor Carney’s Facebook page, YouTube and de.gov/sots. The Delaware General Assembly will convene in a Joint Session in virtual format prior to the Governor’s State of the State Address. View their virtual proceedings before and after the Governor’s…
Read MoreGovernor’s Institute for School Leadership Launched in Delaware
Governor John Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting on Friday announced the launch of the Governor’s Institute for School Leadership (GISL), a two-pronged training program for aspiring school leaders and current district leaders. A partnership between the Governor’s Office, Delaware Department of Education, University of Delaware, and Delaware’s public schools, the institute launches this month with…
Read MoreVIDEO: Gov. Carney, Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Sworn In To 2nd Terms
Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long have been sworn in to begin their second terms in office, with Carney stating that the state is in a good position to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. He also said he would press forward with some of the initiatives he proposed in early 2020 before the…
Read More4 Del. Cabinet Nominees Confirmed
The Delaware State Senate has confirmed several nominees to Governor John Carney’s cabinet for his second term. Nicole Majeski becomes Secretary of the Department of Transportation, replacing Jennifer Cohan who left for another position. Labor Secretary Cerron Cade will serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Amy Bonner was confirmed as Secretary…
Read MoreCarney Submits 2 Judicial Nominations To Sussex Courts
Governor John Carney has made two nominations to the bench in Sussex County. The Governor Wednesday nominated Superior Court Judge Craig Karsnitz as Resident Judge and Division Head of the Public Defender’s Office Robert Robinson as Superior Court Judge. The nominations go to the State Senate for confirmation. “I’m pleased to nominate Judge Karsnitz as…
Read MoreSussex County a Coronavirus Trouble Spot; More Vaccine Arrives in DE
Governor John Carney held his weekly coronavirus update Tuesday. On Monday Delaware set a new high in the number of people hospitalized for the virus at 473. While 500 has been considered the breaking point for the state’s hospitals, Gov. Carney said that during a call with the hospital systems, they feel comfortable and able…
Read MoreDel. Lawmakers Seek More Say Regarding States Of Emergency
Two state lawmakers from Sussex County want to put a check on a governor’s ability to modify or extend states of emergency. Senator Bryant Richardson of Seaford and Representative Rich Collins of Millsboro have file a bill that would require legislative approval to any extension of its initial 30 days. According to Collins, repeated extensions…
Read MoreDel. Lawmakers Proposes Tax Relief On Unemployment Benefits
Delawareans who are unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic could get a tax break. A bill introduced in the House would exempt unemployment benefits paid in 2020 from the Delaware state income tax. More than 100,000 Delawareans -a record number – filed for unemployment in 2020. “Thousands of hard-working Delawareans have lost their jobs during the…
Read MoreGov Carney Continues Coronavirus Restrictions; Lifts 10pm Curfew at DE Bars & Restaurants, HS Winter Sports to Continue
Governor John Carney on Friday signed the fifth revision to the omnibus emergency order, continuing the restrictions, including the Stay-at-Home advisory and universal indoor mask mandate, to combat the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Delaware. Beginning today, the 10 p.m. curfew at Delaware restaurants and bars will be lifted, but establishments still must have signage prominently displayed on the table stating…
Read MoreDel. National Guard Members Deployed To Washington
Governor John Carney announced Thursday that members of the Delaware National Guard would be deployed to Washington to assist with efforts to maintain safety and security following Wednesday’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. “After conversations with DC authorities, I am deploying members of the Delaware National Guard to Washington to support law enforcement and…
Read MoreDE Coronavirus Numbers Elevated, but Steadier; Hybrid Learning Re-Starts January 11
Delaware’s coronavirus numbers have been elevated since early November – and people gathering with friends and family through the holidays hasn’t helped to flatten the curve. There were 771 new positive cases of the virus reported on Monday – bringing the total to over 61,000. 201 cases reported in Sussex County. There were also 10…
Read MoreDel. Chancellor Andre Bouchard Announces Retirement
Chancellor of Delaware’s Court of Chancery Andre Bouchard plans to retire effect April 30th, 2021. Bouchard announced his decision to Governor John Carney and to judicial colleagues Tuesday. Bouchard called Chancery Court a “revered place with a 228-year tradition of excellence.” He added that what makes it special are the people, “who dedicate themselves to…
Read MoreDel. Creates Fund To Help Schools Keep Teachers, Staff Working
Delaware school districts and charter schools may qualify to obtain part of a state fund to prevent possible teacher and staff layoffs due to declining enrollment. Governor John Carney and Education Secretary Dr. Susan Bunting announced Thursday that the state would provide $9-million in one-time funding for districts and charters that certify they will not…
Read MoreDel. Begins Vaccinating Long-Term Care Staff For COVID-19
Delaware has become one of the first states to start vaccinating long-term care staff for COVID-19. According to the Delaware Division of Public Health, Genesis Healthcare received some of the 7,800 doses of the Pfizer vaccine that arrived Wednesday to start protecting staff at their facilities in Milford, Seaford and Dover. “We are all relieved…
Read MoreVIDEO : Bayhealth Nurse Receives Delaware’s 1st COVID Vaccine
Elisabeth Cote, a progressive care nurse with Bayhealth, will go down in history as the first Delawarean to receive the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Cote received the vaccine Tuesday morning at the Bayhealth Kent campus in Dover, about 24 hours after the first shipment of the vaccine arrived in Delaware. Under the state’s vaccination program,…
Read MoreGov. Carney Announced Additional COVID-19 Restrictions
Governor John Carney Thursday announced additional restrictions that cover business operations, crowd size and a curfew for restaurants and bars as the state attempts to confront a winter surge of coronavirus. Carney signed the fourth revision to the omnibus emergency order that enacts the new restrictions as of Monday, December 14th at 8:00 a.m. The…
Read MoreGov. Carney Recommends Pause In Hybrid Learning; Announces Universal Indoor Mask Order, Stay-At-Home Advisory
Governor John Carney Thursday announced a series of steps with Delaware Public Health that recommends schools suspend in-person instruction for nearly four weeks, strongly advises Delawareans to avoid gathering indoors with people from outside their households, and mandates the wearing of a mask anytime someone is indoors with someone who is not part of the…
Read MoreDNREC Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Delaware has extended its rebate program for electric vehicles and charging station purchases for six months, through the end of June 2021. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the rebate program is part of the state’s commitment to improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “Transportation is a leading contributor to greenhouse gas…
Read MoreDel. Plastic Bag Ban Begins Jan. 1st
Delaware is one month away from banning plastic carryout bags. Starting New Year’s Day, single-use plastic bags will not be permitted at the point of sale at the majority of establishments. Delawareans are encouraged to keep using, or start using, re-usable bags for grocery shopping. Re-usable bags should be cleaned and disinfected between uses. “Each…
Read MoreUniversities, Colleges Receive Guidance About Holiday Break
Governors of several northeastern states are encouraging their colleges and universities to test students for coronavirus before the Thanksgiving break. Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Massachusetts developed a multi-state agreement on college-related travel guidance at a meeting over the weekend. They also want students to be aware of quarantine rules.…
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