Governor Carney, Keep Delaware Beautiful, Delaware Department of Transportation Launch Litter Free School Zone Program

CAMDEN WYOMING, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday launched a new program encouraging students to keep their communities litter free. The program – “Litter Free School Zones” – was launched in coordination with Keep Delaware Beautiful and the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). This…

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

WILMINGTON, Del. – In recognition and memory of Senator Richard Cordrey’s service to the State of Delaware, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on August 27, 2022. . Governor Carney also…

DNREC, DelDOT To Deploy New EV Charging Stations Along State’s Major Travel Routes Via BIL Initiative Funding

Delaware plans to locate 11 multi-car, fast-charging electric vehicle charging stations along major travel routes followed by an expansion of EV charging stations into communities over the next five years as part of a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) initiative to dramatically expand…

Governor Carney Signed Multiple Pieces of Legislation Related to Mental Health

Joined by Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, DHSS Secretary Molly Magarik, Children’s Department Secretary Josette Manning, additional members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates, Governor Carney on Wednesday signed three pieces of legislation related to mental health…

Governor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Legislation Related to Maternal and Infant Health

Governor Carney signed multiple pieces of legislation on Monday related to maternal and infant health aimed at decreasing infant and maternal mortality and expanding services to communities across the state. The series of legislation will improve health outcomes for families and infants…

Governor Carney Announces the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees for 2022

Governor John Carney announced today that seven women were selected for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for 2022. Out of the more than 50 applicants received by the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Hall…

Governor Carney Announces Changes to Leadership Team

Delaware Governor John Carney Governor Carney Announces Changes to Leadership Team WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced changes to his leadership team in the Office of the Governor: Sheila Grant, who has served as chief of staff since 2019,…

Governor Carney Announces American Rescue Plan Act Housing Initiatives

Governor Carney Announces American Rescue Plan Act Housing Initiatives New programs will strengthen communities statewide WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) on Thursday announced affordable housing and housing development initiatives to strengthen communities throughout Delaware.…

Governor Carney responds to calls for State Auditor’s impeachment

Kathy McGuiness

Governor John Carney is calling for State Auditor Kathy McGuiness to step down following her conviction of three misdemeanor charges in Dover on Friday. . McGuiness, a Democrat, was convicted by a jury on conflict of interest, structuring, and official misconduct. She…

Governor announces signing ceremony for several gun control measures

Governor John Carney announcing today he will sign gun control measures today at 1:15 p.m. during a ceremony at legislative hall. . The gun safety legislation including bans the sale of assault weapons, raising the age from 18 to 21 to purchase…