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  Archives:  August 2024

Governor Carney Signs Legislation Supporting Safe Communities

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – 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 education campuses safer.   Legislation signed Thursday includes House Bill 311, House Substitute 1 for House Bill 342, House Substitute 1 for House Bill 270, and House Bill 155. […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

 Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities until sunset on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to honor Sussex County EMS employee and volunteer firefighter, Thomas Berry.  




Delaware State Parks Hunting Permits Now on Sale

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that special hunting permits for Delaware State Parks can now be conveniently purchased wherever hunting licenses are sold in the state. The special permits are available online at Digital DNREC, at DNREC’s main campus in the Richardson and Robbins Building in Dover, and at more than 40 licensing agents statewide. The special permits, which cost $10 for residents and non-residents can now be purchased when buying a Delaware hunting license. These park permits will no longer be available for sale at Delaware State Parks offices.




2024 State Assessment Results Show Pandemic Recovery Continuing

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

New statewide student assessment results reinforce students’ continued need for help to recover from pandemic school building closures.




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

Delaware Libraries | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – 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 advocates, and students to launch a Reading Tour. This Reading Tour will highlight the importance of literacy and encourage children and families to take advantage of the […]






  Archives:  August 2024

Governor Carney Signs Legislation Supporting Safe Communities

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – 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 education campuses safer.   Legislation signed Thursday includes House Bill 311, House Substitute 1 for House Bill 342, House Substitute 1 for House Bill 270, and House Bill 155. […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

 Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities until sunset on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to honor Sussex County EMS employee and volunteer firefighter, Thomas Berry.  




Delaware State Parks Hunting Permits Now on Sale

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that special hunting permits for Delaware State Parks can now be conveniently purchased wherever hunting licenses are sold in the state. The special permits are available online at Digital DNREC, at DNREC’s main campus in the Richardson and Robbins Building in Dover, and at more than 40 licensing agents statewide. The special permits, which cost $10 for residents and non-residents can now be purchased when buying a Delaware hunting license. These park permits will no longer be available for sale at Delaware State Parks offices.




2024 State Assessment Results Show Pandemic Recovery Continuing

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024

New statewide student assessment results reinforce students’ continued need for help to recover from pandemic school building closures.




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

Delaware Libraries | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – 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 advocates, and students to launch a Reading Tour. This Reading Tour will highlight the importance of literacy and encourage children and families to take advantage of the […]