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Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, March 9, 2024, to honor lifelong public servant, Korean War veteran and former Senate Majority Leader Robert J. Voshell on the day of his internment.




Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Eliza Hirst to serve as Family Court Judge in New Castle County, Jessica Markowski-Kelly to serve as Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County and Richard Monkman to serve a term as commissioner for the Thoroughbred Racing Commission. […]




Governor Carney Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Governor John Carney on Tuesday delivered his 2024 State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, announcing plans to strengthen our economy, invest in education, protect the environment, and responsibly manage taxpayer dollars. 




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for Delaware’s 2024 Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Education | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Twelve students to compete to advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC   Wilmington, Del. (February 27, 2024) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 6:00pm. Twelve student finalists will compete for the opportunity to represent Delaware and advance to the National […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware State Housing Authority Nomination

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).   Karnai’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate.    “Cynthia understands the housing situation in Delaware, and she’ll continue the hard work we are doing to create affordable […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, March 9, 2024, to honor lifelong public servant, Korean War veteran and former Senate Majority Leader Robert J. Voshell on the day of his internment.




Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Eliza Hirst to serve as Family Court Judge in New Castle County, Jessica Markowski-Kelly to serve as Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County and Richard Monkman to serve a term as commissioner for the Thoroughbred Racing Commission. […]




Governor Carney Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Governor John Carney on Tuesday delivered his 2024 State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, announcing plans to strengthen our economy, invest in education, protect the environment, and responsibly manage taxpayer dollars. 




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for Delaware’s 2024 Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Education | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Twelve students to compete to advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC   Wilmington, Del. (February 27, 2024) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 6:00pm. Twelve student finalists will compete for the opportunity to represent Delaware and advance to the National […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware State Housing Authority Nomination

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).   Karnai’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate.    “Cynthia understands the housing situation in Delaware, and she’ll continue the hard work we are doing to create affordable […]