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Published on December 13, 2024 - 21:51 GMT

Presidential Daughter Ashley Biden, Gov. Carney, DNREC Secretary Garvin Rededicate Renovated Biden Environmental Center

Presidential Daughter Ashley Biden joined Governor John Carney, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin (right) and DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Ray Bivens Dec. 13 for the rededication of the newly-renovated Biden Environmental Center at Cape Henlopen …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 01:35 GMT

Governor Carney Announces Leadership Change at the Department of Transportation

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Carney on Thursday announced that Secretary Nicole Majeski will step down later this month from her current role as the head of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) after thirteen years of service at the Department …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

Governor Carney Announces Next Steps to Expand Access to High-Speed Broadband

5,600 homes and businesses to receive internet access from federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) Delaware Broadband Office (DBO) …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 01:58 GMT

DelDOT Receives Top Bond Rating and Announces Bond Sale

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. has assigned an Aaa rating to the Delaware Transportation Authority, their highest rating, and S&P Global Ratings assigned its second highest rating of AA …

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Published on November 1, 2024 - 22:05 GMT

Carney Administration Outlines Investments in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney joined Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Department of Transportation Secretary Nicole Majeski, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn Garvin, elected officials and advocates on Friday …

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Published on October 30, 2024 - 20:05 GMT

Carney, Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce Over $127 Million in Federal Funding to Decarbonize Port Wilmington

WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, Delaware Governor John Carney, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced $127.5 million for Port Wilmington as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ( …

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Published on October 29, 2024 - 17:46 GMT

Governor Carney Launches Statewide Student Mentoring Program

Volunteers, businesses encouraged to mentor students and sign up using new registration system WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney joined Delaware Department of Education (DOE) Secretary Mark Holodick, Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) …

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Published on October 25, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

Governor Carney declares Statewide Drought Watch

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC). Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 23:34 GMT

Governor Carney Statement on Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr.’s Passing

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has shared the following statement on the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr.’s passing: “Tracey and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Former Supreme Court Justice James T. Vaughn Jr. Justice Vaughn worked hard …

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Published on October 9, 2024 - 21:30 GMT

First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney, Delaware DOE, Delaware Readiness Teams Kick off Kindergarten Registration

WILMINGTON, Del. – First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney, with the Delaware Department of Education and Delaware Readiness Teams, kicked off Kindergarten Registration at the Claymont Public Library on Wednesday, October 9. “I’ve been the honorary chair of the …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 22:11 GMT

Governor Carney to Activate Delaware National Guard to Assist with Florida’s Hurricane Response

WILMINGTON, Del. — On Wednesday, October 9, Governor John Carney will activate 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the Delaware National Guard (DNG) to augment the Florida National Guard’s response to Hurricane Milton. The storm is expected …

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Published on September 30, 2024 - 20:52 GMT

Governor Carney Signs State Retiree Health Care Benefits Legislation

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Monday signed a package of bills recommended by the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS), aimed at the long-term sustainability of State retiree health care benefits. Combined with legislation …

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Published on September 20, 2024 - 17:24 GMT

Governor Carney Vetoes House Bill 140

Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following veto statement for House Bill 140: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Pursuant to Article III, Section 18 of the Delaware Constitution, I am vetoing House Bill No …

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Published on September 19, 2024 - 20:24 GMT

First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney Recognizes September as Literacy Month, Continues Reading Tour

NEWARK, Del. – First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday recognized September as Literacy Month with a proclamation presentation at the University of Delaware Early Learning Center. Literacy Month is intended to recognize the extensive efforts of …

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Published on September 18, 2024 - 14:19 GMT

DNREC to Hold Community Information Session Sept. 24 on Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair

The Aug. 18, 2024 breach at the Indian River inlet north side beach bordering Route 1 northbound; the breach was the second at that location in the last six months. /DelDOT photo Planned Dredging and Replenishment Project Aims to Provide More Protection …

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Published on September 17, 2024 - 01:35 GMT

Poetry Out Loud to Celebrate 20th Anniversary During 2024-2025 School Year

Schools and Organizations Invited to Host Their Own Poetry Out Loud Competition Statewide (September 9, 2024) – The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation …

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Published on September 5, 2024 - 21:06 GMT

Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Effects of Climate Change

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney joined Senator Stephanie Hansen, other members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, September 5, to sign a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support clean energy …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 20:49 GMT

Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Address Food Deserts

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney was joined by Senator Darius Brown, other members of the General Assembly, and advocates on Thursday, August 29, to sign Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 254, which creates the Delaware Grocery Initiative and addresses …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 19:55 GMT

Gov. Carney, First Spouse, Sen. Coons, Sec. Holodick, Pritchett Family Open Doors at New Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney joined Senator Coons, members of the General Assembly, Mayor Mike Purzycki, the Christina School District, the Delaware Department of Education, the Wilmington Learning Collaborative …

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Published on August 15, 2024 - 21:47 GMT

Governor Carney Signs Legislation Supporting Safe Communities

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney joined members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, August 15, to sign a package of bills that will make Delaware’s neighborhoods and higher education campuses safer. Legislation signed Thursday includes …

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