Governor Carney Releases Plan Outlining Delaware’s Path Forward on Climate Change
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 4, 2021
Reducing Emissions, Maximizing Resilience are Key Priorities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released Delaware’s Climate Action Plan surrounded by members of his Cabinet, environmental leaders, and members of the General Assembly. The main goals of the Climate Action Plan are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to better prepare for the impacts […]
Delaware Announces Significant New ARPA Funding for Childcare Providers
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 1, 2021
$120M in total funding for childcare through ARPA; funding will support direct financial assistance for childcare professionals, and partnership with Delaware State University DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Lt. Bethany Hall-Long and members of Delaware’s congressional delegation joined childcare providers at Delaware State University on Monday to announce significant new funding from the American Rescue […]
Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Student to State Board of Education
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021
Bridgeville resident to bring student perspective to board WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced he has appointed a high school junior from Bridgeville to serve on the State Board of Education. Shelby Farris, a former Woodbridge High School student who now attends Positive Outcomes Charter School, will join the board for its November […]
Governor Carney Signs Bill Creating Tuition Waiver Program for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2021
New program waives tuition, room and board at Delaware public universities and colleges for eligible students WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Bill 123, legislation sponsored by Representative Krista Griffith and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth Lockman that creates the Delaware Fostering Independence Through Education Tuition Waiver Program to support […]
Governor Carney, DHSS Formalize Vaccine or Testing Requirement for Educators
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) have formally issued an emergency regulation requiring educators, school staff, volunteers, and contractors working in Delaware schools to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing beginning November 1. The requirement, which was first announced last month, applies to public and private K-12 […]
