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Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergencies must be renewed every 30 days.   Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency Extension.




Governor Carney Announces Roadway Safety Initiatives

Child Passenger Safety | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Six pieces of legislation aim to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways SMYRNA, Del. – Governor Carney on Wednesday joined the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), members of the General Assembly, and advocates to announce a package of new initiatives and legislation designed to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways. […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 27, 2023

President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 31, 2023 as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.

In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 31, 2023.




Governor Carney Launches New Boards and Commissions Application Website

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2023

DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday launched a new website for Delaware Boards and Commissions applications. Governor Carney makes appointments to approximately 300 Boards and Commissions that affect nearly all public policy areas. The new website will streamline the application process, house all relevant information in one easily accessible page, and encourage more Delawareans […]




Nominations Sought for Delaware’s Top Youth Volunteers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

NEW CASTLE, Del. (March 21, 2023) – Nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism now through Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The awards recognize the tireless efforts of young Delaware volunteers aged 17 and younger. Award recipients will be honored at a ceremony June 21, […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergencies must be renewed every 30 days.   Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency Extension.




Governor Carney Announces Roadway Safety Initiatives

Child Passenger Safety | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Six pieces of legislation aim to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways SMYRNA, Del. – Governor Carney on Wednesday joined the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), members of the General Assembly, and advocates to announce a package of new initiatives and legislation designed to improve safety on Delaware’s roadways. […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 27, 2023

President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 31, 2023 as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.

In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 31, 2023.




Governor Carney Launches New Boards and Commissions Application Website

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2023

DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday launched a new website for Delaware Boards and Commissions applications. Governor Carney makes appointments to approximately 300 Boards and Commissions that affect nearly all public policy areas. The new website will streamline the application process, house all relevant information in one easily accessible page, and encourage more Delawareans […]




Nominations Sought for Delaware’s Top Youth Volunteers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

NEW CASTLE, Del. (March 21, 2023) – Nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism now through Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The awards recognize the tireless efforts of young Delaware volunteers aged 17 and younger. Award recipients will be honored at a ceremony June 21, […]