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Governor Carney Signs Legislation Raising Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Legislation sets target of 40 percent renewable energy by 2035 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 33, raising Delaware’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to 40 percent by 2035.  Click here to watch the virtual bill signing. The legislation – sponsored by Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Ed Osienski – will raise the percentage of […]




Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Updates on COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2021

State of Delaware announces plans to administer second doses WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) on Tuesday announced updates to the State of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program, with a focus on administering second doses for Delawareans who received first doses at state-operated […]




Governor Carney Issues Update to Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 4, 2021

Occupancy limits to increase in restaurants, retail; tournaments can resume with a plan; vaccination providers must report demographic information or face fines WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the Sixth Modification to his Omnibus State of Emergency Declaration, easing COVID-19 occupancy restrictions and requiring Delaware vaccination providers to report complete demographic information […]




ICYMI: Governor Carney Presents Fiscal Year 2022 Recommended Budget

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2021

Plan focuses on rebuilding economy and reserves, investing in education and environment WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday presented his Fiscal Year 2022 Recommended Budget virtually, sending the General Assembly a plan that will make important investments in rebuilding Delaware’s economy, investing in public schools, and preserving our environment. Click here to download Governor […]




Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations of Judicial Nominations

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Superior Court judicial nominations: “Thank you to the Delaware Senate for confirming Judge Karsnitz as Resident Judge of Superior Court for Sussex County and Robert Robinson as a Superior Court Judge for Sussex County,” said Governor […]






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Governor Carney Signs Legislation Raising Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Legislation sets target of 40 percent renewable energy by 2035 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 33, raising Delaware’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to 40 percent by 2035.  Click here to watch the virtual bill signing. The legislation – sponsored by Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Ed Osienski – will raise the percentage of […]




Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Updates on COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2021

State of Delaware announces plans to administer second doses WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) on Tuesday announced updates to the State of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program, with a focus on administering second doses for Delawareans who received first doses at state-operated […]




Governor Carney Issues Update to Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 4, 2021

Occupancy limits to increase in restaurants, retail; tournaments can resume with a plan; vaccination providers must report demographic information or face fines WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the Sixth Modification to his Omnibus State of Emergency Declaration, easing COVID-19 occupancy restrictions and requiring Delaware vaccination providers to report complete demographic information […]




ICYMI: Governor Carney Presents Fiscal Year 2022 Recommended Budget

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2021

Plan focuses on rebuilding economy and reserves, investing in education and environment WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday presented his Fiscal Year 2022 Recommended Budget virtually, sending the General Assembly a plan that will make important investments in rebuilding Delaware’s economy, investing in public schools, and preserving our environment. Click here to download Governor […]




Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations of Judicial Nominations

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Superior Court judicial nominations: “Thank you to the Delaware Senate for confirming Judge Karsnitz as Resident Judge of Superior Court for Sussex County and Robert Robinson as a Superior Court Judge for Sussex County,” said Governor […]