Governor Carney, Delaware Department of Technology and Information, Share Broadband Update, Next Steps

Nearly 6,000 homes and businesses connected through ARPA funding in last year, with remaining locations to be connected by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, other federal funding SMYRNA, Del. – Governor John Carney joined state leaders and representatives of Comcast, Verizon, Mediacom, and the…

DOL Announces New Employer UI & Construction Employer Tax Rates for 2023

According to the Delaware Department of Labor, Delaware Employers should see a temporary reduction in Unemployment Insurance Rates, thanks to House Bill 49, which was signed by Governor Carney on January 26, 2023. The Bill codifies the changes enacted by Secretary Hubbard’s 21st Emergency Rule issued on December 22, 2022.

Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency For Twelfth Time

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. On Friday February 3rd, Delaware’s Governor John Carney formally extended the “Public Health Emergency”, making it the twelfth extension of the original Public Health Emergency Declaration in March 2022. Governor Carney…

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…

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…