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

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
September 18, 2024
Planned Dredging and Replenishment Project Aims to ProvideMore Protection of Critical Infrastructure, Including State Route 1 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control… Read More

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

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
September 16, 2024
Schools and Organizations Invited to Host Their Own Poetry Out Loud Competition Statewide - The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program… Read More

Governor Carney Announces Changes to Leadership Team

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
September 13, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney on Friday announced changes to his leadership team in the Office of the Governor. Jonathan Starkey, who has served as chief of staff since 2022, will leave… Read More

Governor Carney Announces Emergency Repairs to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Dunes

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
September 12, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney announced today that after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches of coastal dunes just north of the Indian River Inlet, the state Department of… Read More

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
September 10, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day.” This law also directs… Read More

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

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
September 5, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - 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… Read More

DelDems Veterans Caucus Statement on Trump Campaigning at Arlington National Cemetery Visit

August 30, 2024
Delaware Democratic Veterans Caucus has issued the following statement in reaction to Donald Trump's recent campaign visit to Arington National Cemetary “The Veterans Caucus of the Delaware… Read More

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
August 29, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness… Read More

Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Address Food Deserts

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
August 29, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - 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,… Read More

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

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
August 23, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - 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… Read More

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
August 19, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, to recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and… Read More

Governor Carney Signs Legislation Supporting Safe Communities

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
August 15, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - 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… Read More

First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney to Launch Reading Tour, Host Story Times at Delaware Libraries

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
August 14, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Wednesday joined Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware, Casey Family Programs, literacy and early education… Read More

Governor Carney, Federal Delegation, General Assembly and Community Celebrate Investments in Kingswood Community Center

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
August 8, 2024
Groundbreaking ceremony touted $56 million for early education, senior care, and community programs WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney joined U.S. Senator Tom Carper, State Senator Darius Brown,… Read More

Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Support Youth Mental Health

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
August 7, 2024
NEW CASTLE, DE - Governor John Carney on Wednesday, August 7, joined Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, Secretary of Education Mark Holodick, other elected officials, and advocates to sign two… Read More