Posts Tagged ‘Governor John Carney’
Del. Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay Steps Aside In June
Delaware’s Public Health Director for nearly 14 years plans to step down June 30th. Dr. Karyl Rattay’s tenure is bracketed by two pandemics: H1N1 in 2009 and COVID-19 the past two years. Rattay said she is not ready to announce her future role, but is excited about new opportunities and that it’s a good time…
Read MoreDel. Extends Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
Del. State Senate Advances Marijuana Legalization Bill
The Delaware State Senate has passed legislation that removes any penalties for adults who possess small amounts of marijuana, giving the bill final legislative approval and sending it to Governor John Carney for his consideration. The vote on House Bill 371 came one week after approval from the House of Representatives. It would take away…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs Paid Family Leave Legislation
Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 1 into law surrounded by members of the General Assembly and advocates. This legislation creates a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, offering eligible Delaware workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to address a worker’s own serious health condition; to care…
Read MoreDel. Living Donor Protection Act Becomes Law
Delawareans who have donated an organ or tissue will be protected from discrimination by insurance companies, under a bill signed by Governor John Carney. “The Delaware General Assembly has done important work attempting to prevent discriminatory practices and this bill further protects Delawareans,” State Senator Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes said. “Having to pay a higher rate…
Read MoreGov. Carney Extends Del. Public Health Emergency
Governor John Carney, D-Del. has extended Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. According to the Governor’s office, the extension allows the state and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs and enables continued staffing flexibility at hospitals and long term care facilities. It also maintains Delaware’s eligibility for low-income Delawareans to continue…
Read MoreVIDEO | Del. Invests ARPA Funds Into Children’s Services
Del. State Senate GOP Looks To Head Off Any Possible New Mask Mandates
There has been no discussion about Delaware returning to an indoor mask mandate, like what has happened in Philadelphia – and members of the Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus want to keep it that way.In a letter to Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay, all seven GOP Senators urge her and Governor John Carney…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. Religious Freedom Court Test
The plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Delaware Governor John Carney are seeking to move the case along and want a ruling on whether the governor has power to restrict religious activities during a health crisis, as was claimed during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to legal representatives, clarification is desired as cases start to increase…
Read MoreDel. Procurement Study Finds Race, Gender Disparities
A study ordered by the Delaware General Assembly into state procurement practices has found race-and-gender disparities.Legislative leaders said Wednesday that the MGD Consulting 2022 Disparity Study was one of the most comprehensive reviews ever conducted into state contracts. It determined that businesses owned by women received less than 3% of total state contracting dollars from…
Read MoreAgriculture’s Economic Impact In Del. Highlighted On National Agriculture Day
In Delaware, agriculture remains the state’s number one industry, according to Governor John Carney.The Governor and Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse cited a report Tuesday, Feeding the Economy, which shows that food and agriculture have a $21.7-billion economic impact and keep more than 122,000 people in Delaware employed. “Delaware has a rich farming history and this…
Read MoreDel. Offers $56-Million In Grants To Build Expanded Broadband
Delaware is making $56-million in Broadband Infrastructure Grants available to begin making high-speed wired broadband connection available to every Delaware home.Comcast, Verizon and Mediacom plan to extend their existing coverage areas to serve thousands more homes and businesses that currently do not have access to high speed wired broadband.The providers applied for the grant application…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Del. Supreme Court Justice Ret. Randy Holland
Del. Flags Half-Staff To Honor Clayton Fire Chief
Flags in Delaware are lowered to half-staff to honor the chief of the Clayton Fire Company, who died in an accidental fall at a fire station this week.Governor John Carney has directed that the state flag fly at half-staff at state buildings and facilities until sunset Tuesday, the day of John Pridemore’s funeral.Pridemore wasa member…
Read MoreDel. State Senate Passes Family & Medical Leave Package
In a 14-7 party line vote, the State Senate has approved legislation to require that paid family and medical leave be offered by the private sector in DelawareWhat’s called the Healthy Delaware Families Act would grant eligible full-time employees up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave a year and up to six weeks of…
Read MoreDel. Takes New Step To Reduce Auto Emissions
Delaware plans to adopt what’s known as California’s Zero Emission Vehicle regulations, according to Governor John Carney. Carney said Thursday that drivers who are looking to purchase an electric vehicle will find more options at Delaware dealerships. 13 other states have also adopted the policy. “By creating a better environment for the sale and purchase…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. School Mask Mandate, State of Emergency End At 6:00 p.m. Tue.
Update: Tuesday morning, Governor John Carney signed an order to lift the COVID-19 State of Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The State of Emergency was implemented January 3rd . To read the order that lifts the State of Emergency, please Click here Also Tuesday, Carney signed a focused Public Health Emergency Order that will…
Read MoreVirtual Panel Tonight: Delaware Racial History & Education
A virtual panel discussion tonight (Wednesday) will focus on Delaware’s racial history and education. The forum is part of a series of discussions in partnership with the Delaware Heritage Commission on Delaware’s racial history. Previous discussions have included the African Burial Ground at the John Dickinson Plantation and the history of Juneteenth. Panel members will include Governor John…
Read MoreAn Open Letter To Governor John Carney
Gov. Carney Coronavirus Update – 2-15-22
Feb 15, 2022 – Coronavirus Update with Governor John Carney, DHSS Secretary Molly Magarik and Education Secretary, Dr. Mark Holodick
Read MoreRescue Plan To Boost Several Del. Tourism-Related Organizations
Delaware is making more than $7.7-million in funding available to seven organizations as part of the recovery effort for travel, tourism and outdoor recreation. The money comes from the Economic Development Administration’s $750-million American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program, according to Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Small Business. “Delaware’s…
Read MoreDel. Auditor McGuiness Granted Special Counsel In DHSS Case
Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said Thursday that the Auditor’s Office has been granted permission to hire outside counsel in its ongoing effort to seek Medicaid eligibility records from the Department of Health and Social Services. McGuiness has said she and her staff have been trying for months to get documents for an audit, and…
Read MoreVIDEO | Del., Md. COVID-19 Updates
Delaware Governor John Carney and Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay Tuesday discussed the decision-making behind ending the universal mask mandate and school mask mandate during a virtual COVID-19 update: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and health officials Tuesday updated the state’s COVID-19 response and status, and announced a special booster promotion involving the Maryland…
Read MoreDel. Universal Mask Mandate Will End Fri., School Mask Mandate Expires Mar. 31st
Delaware’s indoor mask mandate under Governor John Carney’s COVID-19 State of Emergency order will expire this Friday morning, February 11th effective at 8:00 a.m. Also, Carney Monday announced that the school mask requirement will end March 31st. That date was selected to allow districts and schools to consider local mask requirements. The Division of Public…
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