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  Archives:  June 2020

Governor Carney’s Statement on Voting by Mail Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 346, legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst regarding voting by mail: “My position on this issue has been simple and consistent. We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans […]




STATEMENT: Governor Carney Announces Delay in Phase 3 of Economic Reopening

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a delay in moving to Phase 3 of Delaware’s economic reopening, and issued the following statement: “I know many Delawareans expected us to move into Phase 3 of economic reopening on Monday, June 29 – and that had been my hope, as well. But we are […]




Public Health Announces 91 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 2 New Deaths

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020

SMYRNA (June 25, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020. In addition, as the Division of Public Health works to […]




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Law Enforcement Policy  

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020

Order bans chokeholds at state law enforcement agencies, requires additional de-escalation training, and additional transparency around use-of-force policies WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Executive Order #41, which bans the use of chokeholds by State of Delaware law enforcement agencies, including Delaware State Police and Capitol Police; increases community engagement; requires additional […]




Governor Carney Issues Statement on General Assembly Passage of Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget: “This has been a difficult several months for Delaware, to be sure. I want to start by thanking members of the General Assembly – and especially members of the Joint Finance […]






  Archives:  June 2020

Governor Carney’s Statement on Voting by Mail Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 346, legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst regarding voting by mail: “My position on this issue has been simple and consistent. We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans […]




STATEMENT: Governor Carney Announces Delay in Phase 3 of Economic Reopening

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a delay in moving to Phase 3 of Delaware’s economic reopening, and issued the following statement: “I know many Delawareans expected us to move into Phase 3 of economic reopening on Monday, June 29 – and that had been my hope, as well. But we are […]




Public Health Announces 91 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19, 2 New Deaths

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020

SMYRNA (June 25, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals as of 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020. In addition, as the Division of Public Health works to […]




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Law Enforcement Policy  

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020

Order bans chokeholds at state law enforcement agencies, requires additional de-escalation training, and additional transparency around use-of-force policies WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Executive Order #41, which bans the use of chokeholds by State of Delaware law enforcement agencies, including Delaware State Police and Capitol Police; increases community engagement; requires additional […]




Governor Carney Issues Statement on General Assembly Passage of Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget: “This has been a difficult several months for Delaware, to be sure. I want to start by thanking members of the General Assembly – and especially members of the Joint Finance […]