Posts Tagged ‘Governor John Carney’
Governor Carney, lawmakers announce major investments in clean water
Governor John Carney was joined by lawmakers on Tuesday to announce new investments in clean water across the state of Delaware. The Clean Water for Delaware Act — sponsored by Representative Longhurst and Senator McBride — will create a Delaware Clean Water Trust to help rebuild Delaware’s drinking water infrastructure, prevent flooding in vulnerable communities,…
Read MoreGovernor Carney launches new online tool for small businesses
Delaware Governor John Carney on Wednesday officially launched a new online tool to help streamline documentation and reporting requirements for new businesses. The new Delaware One Stop, available at onestop.delaware.gov, allows businesses to interact with core state agencies whether they are starting out or ready to grow. Delaware One Stop is a convenient, centralized transactional…
Read MoreDelaware Getting Tougher on Roadside Trash & Dumping
Governor John Carney joined members of the General Assembly and environmental advocates this afternoon to sign House Bill 130 and Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 5, two pieces of legislation aimed at confronting litter in Delaware. Both new laws will help protect Delaware communities from litter, and protect Delaware’s environment and wildlife from the…
Read MoreGov Carney to Sign Legislation for New Voting Machines
Governor John Carney will sign several bills into law on Tuesday – including Senate Bill 121 with Senate Amendment 1. The measure will make needed changes to the state’s election laws – based on the purchase of new voting devices and establishing auditing requirements for the voting devices. He will also sign Senate Bill 94…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs “Health Kids Meal” Law Into Effect
On Wednesday, Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law a House Bill that would require the offering of healthy beverages as a default at restaurants. House Bill 79 was signed into law in the 2019 session, regulating that beverages deemed healthy like milk or water be offered as the default for children’s menu options, while…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Expresses Support for National Clean Car Standard
Delaware Governor John Carney joined 23 other Governors from the U.S. Climate Alliance on Tuesday to announce support for a national clean car standard known as the “Nation’s Clean Cars Promise”, which the leaders say would protect citizens from vehicle pollution and to fight climate change. In the joint statement the Governors said: “We, the…
Read MoreDelaware Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Announces Retirement
Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr. of the Delaware Supreme Court announced on Monday, in a letter to Governor John Carney that he plans to retire after more than two decades on service in the Delaware courts system. In his resignation letter, Chief Justice Strine thanked the people of Delaware for allowing him to serve…
Read MoreDelaware Cancer Mortality Rate Continues Decline in Latest Report
The Delaware Division of Public Health has presented it’s annual report, finding a decrease in the rate of cancer deaths. The report found that Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rate decreased 14 percent from 2001-2005 to 2011-2015, which is the same decline seen nationally. Despite continuing declines, the report found the state’s mortality rate (175.1 deaths…
Read MoreDelaware State University Swears In New Member to Board of Trustees
Governor John Carney’s appointee to the Delaware State University Board of Trustees were recently sworn in to the position in Dover. Esthelda R. Parker Selby of Milton was appointed by the Governor and officially sworn in by Board Chairperson Devona Williams on June 20. This brings the board to full 15-member body status. For more…
Read MoreBill Limiting Sugary Drinks in Kid’s Meals Goes to Governor’s Desk
The Delaware Senate voted 16-5 on Thursday to approve a bill limiting the inclusion of soda and other sugary drinks in children’s meals. House Bill 79 would direct the state’s Department of Health and Social Services to create and enforce standards that regulate sugary drinks for children. Specifically, they would require restaurants to offer children’s…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Nominates Claire DeMatteis as Next DOC Commissioner
Delaware Governor John Carney announced on his plans to nominate Claire DeMatteis, former senior counsel to then-U.S. Senator Joe Biden as the next Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Corrections. Pending approval of the State Senate, DeMatteis would replace Commissioner Perry Phelps, who announced his retirement last month, effective on July 15. DeMatteis would make…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Launches “Keep DE Litter Free” Campaign in Rehoboth
Joined by local leaders, members of the General Assembly and advocates, Governor John Carney launched the “Keep DE Litter Free” initiative in Rehoboth Beach on Tuesday. The campaign is aimed at increasing awareness about litter in Delaware, and partnering with local officials to pursue anti-litter polices. According to a 2018 study from Keep Delaware Beautiful…
Read MoreDSP to Hold Police Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony
The Delaware State Police will hold an annual Police Memorial Service and Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Delaware State Police Training Academy on North DuPont Highway in Dover. The service will take place Wednesday, May 1 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Fellow Troopers, Family members, relatives and friends will gather along with Governor John Carney, Lt. Governor…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/20/2019
WATCH: Our Special Coverage of the Sussex County Tornado, the Meteor sighting on Delmarva, the NASA Wallops launch and more! Plus, our Persons of the Week, honoring the Tornado First Responders. Join WGMD’s Hunter Landon for a look back at the week’s top stories!
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Bill Raising DE Tobacco Purchase Age Into Law
Delaware Governor John Carney has signed legislation that will increase the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. At the signing on Wednesday morning at Legislative Hall, the Governor was joined by members of the General Assembly and advocates, as well as Dr. Kara Odom Walker, the Cabinet Secretary for the Delaware Department…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Tours Tornado Aftermath, As Community Surveys Damage
One day after an EF2 tornado tore through communities in Western Sussex County, Governor John Carney was on the ground touring the damage in Laurel. The Governor was joined by local and state emergency management officials and elected leaders. According to the Laurel Fire Department, Governor Carney said “My heart goes out to these folks.…
Read MoreDE Lawmakers Vote to Increase Tobacco Purchasing Age, Now Heads to Governor Carney
On Thursday, legislators in the Delaware State Senate followed suit with members of the State House, passing a bill that would increase the age to purchase tobacco products and substitutes to 21, from the current age of 18. Senate Bill 25 passed in a nearly party-line vote. Introduced in March, the legislation would restrict access…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review – 4/6/2019
*CLICK THE VIDEO ABOVE TO WATCH OUR WGMD NEWS WEEK IN REVIEW* Delaware’s own Joe Biden faces unwanted touching accusations, Maryland State Police investigate KKK fliers in a Talbot County town and a verdict is reached in the Hebron Horse Farm Trial. WGMD’s Hunter Landon has a look back at the week’s top stories!
Read MoreGovernors Hogan, Carney and Others Urge Federal Lawmakers to Restore Chesapeake Bay Funding
In a letter addressed to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House Appropriations Committees, a number of leaders with interest in the Chesapeake Bay requested further funding, and millions were slashed by the Trump administration. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission Tawanna Gaines, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf,…
Read MoreDE Governor Carney Signs National Popular Vote Bill Into Law
On Thursday, March 28, Delaware Governor John Carney, a Democrat signed into law a bill that would award the state’s three electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote winner, should a majority of states agree to do the same. The bill was introduced by Senate Majority Whip Bryan Townsend, a Democrat of…
Read MoreDOC Installs Security Cameras at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
Following Governor John Carney’s Independent Review post-riot at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, the Delaware Department of Corrections has completed security camera implementation at JTVCC, ten months ahead of schedule. Governor Carney and members of the General Assembly allocated 2.5 million dollars for the project, which began in October 2017, which was seven months after…
Read MoreDelaware House Passes Early Voting Bill, Governor Carney Reacts
The Delaware House of Representatives has approved legislation that would allow in-person early voting in the state. According to the State Legislature, the bill passed in a 34 to 6 vote on Tuesday. The bill would establish in-person early voting in the First State beginning in 2020. This would allow registered voters to vote in-person…
Read MoreProgram Educating Young Girls About S.T.E.M. Comes to Sussex County
Delaware DigiGirlz 2019 will be held for the first time in Sussex County. The State announced that as of today, registration is open for the event held on May 15. It opens the door for girls in the 8th and 9th grades (or Ages 13-15) to explore the possibilities of careers in the science, technology,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Legislation to Raise Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco Products in DE Out of Committee
UPDATED 3/6/19 – 6:15PM – Senate Bill 25 – which bans the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products to Delawareans under 21 years of age – passed the Senate Health and Social Services committee on Wednesday. The legislation is now slated for a vote before the full Senate on Tuesday. ============================================== UPDATED 2:30pm…
Read MoreFederal Energy Regulatory Commission Denies Rehearing on Artificial Island Costs
A rehearing request on the cost allocation of the $278-million Artificial Island transmission line project has been denied by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. A fair allocation has been established for the FERC that will greatly reduce future costs for businesses and residential electric ratepayers on Delmarva. Initial calculations would have had Delaware and Maryland…
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