News

DelDOT Receives Top Bond Rating and Announces Bond Sale

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
November 12, 2024
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… Read More

Governor Carney Releases Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board Report

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
November 4, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney, on Monday, released the eighth annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR under… Read More

Carney Administration Outlines Investments in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
November 1, 2024
DOVER, DE - Governor Carney joined Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Department of Transportation Secretary Nicole Majeski, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary… Read More

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

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
October 30, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - On October 30, 2024, 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… Read More

Governor Carney Launches Statewide Student Mentoring Program

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
October 29, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney joined Delaware Department of Education (DOE) Secretary Mark Holodick, Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) Secretary Claire DeMatteis, elected officials, and… Read More

Governor Carney, with Guidance From Water Supply Coordinating Council, Declares Statewide Drought Watch

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
October 25, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - 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… Read More

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
October 15, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Wednesday, October 16, through sunset on Thursday, October 17, in remembrance of the… Read More

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

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
October 11, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - 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… Read More

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

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
October 9, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - 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… Read More

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

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
October 8, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - 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… Read More

Governor Carney Statement on Former Mayor Ted Becker’s Passing

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
October 7, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney has shared the following statement on Ted Becker’s passing: “Ted served the public selflessly and was always willing to help whenever asked. His… Read More

Governor Carney Signs State Retiree Health Care Benefits Legislation

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
September 30, 2024
WILMINGTON, DE - 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… Read More

Governor Carney Vetoes House Bill 140

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
September 20, 2024
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… Read More

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

From: Delaware Governor John Carney
September 19, 2024
NEWARK, DE - 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… Read More

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