Posts Tagged ‘Governor John Carney’
UPDATE: 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
Final 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…
Read MoreGov Carney Elected National President of The Council of State Governments
Delaware Governor John Carney has been elected National President of The Council of State Governments. This occurred during the national conference in Hawaii last week. This is a one-year term and it will begin on January 1st. The Council of State Governments is a national, nonpartisan association of all elected and appointed state officials from…
Read MorePublic Health Emergency Extended
Governor John Carney has formally extended the public health emergency order for another 30 days. This allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue Covid-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, public health emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days.
Read MoreDE Congressional Delegation Announces $11 Million to Bolster DPH Workforce & Infrastructure
Delaware will receive over $11-million from the CDC to strengthen the state’s public health workforce and infrastructure. That announcement comes from Governor John Carney and Delaware’s Congressional Delegation – and the funding was made possible by the American Rescue Plan. DHSS Secretary Molly Magarik says the funding will allow expansion of the current public health…
Read MoreTwo Family Court Judges Confirmed by DE State Senate
The Delaware State Senate met in special session this afternoon to consider judicial nominations made by Governor John Carney. The Senate voted to confirm the reappointment of Judge Peter B. Jones to serve on the Family Court in Sussex County and Commissioner Emily A. Farley to serve as a Commissioner for the Family Court in…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs Legislation Related to Labor Issues
Governor John Carney gets out his bill signing pens today to sign five pieces of legislation that relate to labor issues including Senate Bill 315 modernizes the Workers’ Compensation Act, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 35 defines specific violations of wage payment and collection laws. Also being signed today – Â Senate Substitute 1 for…
Read MoreDE Launches Litter Free School Zone Program
A new program was launched last week by Governor John Carney encouraging students to keep their communities litter free. “Litter Free School Zones” was launched in coordination with the Keep Delaware Litter Free initiative. Each school is asked to hold two litter cleanups as a campus – and students are being asked to track the…
Read MoreSigning of SB 328 Renames Meadows Tract at Blackbird State Forest as “Bruce C. Ennis Tract”
Governor John Carney has signed Senate Bill 328 which renames the Meadows Tract at Blackbird State Forest to the “Bruce C. Ennis Tract” in honor of Senator Bruce Ennis. This is 456 acres of open meadows, forested trails, three ponds and on of Delaware’s two forest education centers. Senator Ennis has served 40 years in…
Read MoreGov. John Carney Announces Central Del. Career Expo This Month
Attention job-seekers, and students considering career options. The Governor’s Central Delaware Career Expo is coming up Wednesday, September 21st. Governor John Carney said it will help to connect Delawareans with careers that are currently in demand, as well as with training opportunities. The event is also designed to be family friendly, with middle-school students also…
Read MoreNew Del. Bills Seek to Improve Early Reading Skills, Promote Media Literacy
It was back to school for Delaware Governor John Carney. On the first day of classes at a school in New Castle County, the Governor enacted three pieces of education-related legislation. One measure is designed to promote media literacy and to ensure that children understand appropriate, responsible and healthy online behavior. Senate Bill 195, the…
Read MoreSeaford Chosen for Chemical Company’s Expansion
Seaford gets the Royale treatment. The Royale Group, a collection of specialty chemicals companies, plans to expand its Delaware presence by purchasing an underutilized building, the former BASF Polymer plant on Industrial Park Boulevard, now owned by Delmarva Central Railroad. The Delaware Prosperity Partnership assisted Royale with its relocation from New Jersey to a New…
Read MoreGov. Carney Formally Extends Del. Public Health Emergency Order for 30 Days
Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order has been extended for another 30 days. Governor John Carney took the action Friday. The extension of the Public Health Emergency order allows the state and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Delaware law requires that Public Health Emergency declarations be renewed every 30 days. “It’s important…
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