Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Updates Face Mask Guidance for Children
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 24, 2020
Children entering kindergarten and older must wear face masks in public settings WILMINGTON, Del. — As Delaware families consider a safe return to school, Governor Carney and the Division of Public Health on Monday announced an update to Delaware’s face coverings guidance for children. All children who are in kindergarten or older must wear face coverings […]
Governor Carney Creates Resilience Fund to Assist Delawareans Affected by Severe Weather
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020
Community organizations will determine income guidelines for applicants. WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Executive Order #44, creating the Delaware Resilience Fund Program to assist Delaware families and communities devastated by tornadoes and other severe weather this month. Click here to read Governor Carney’s Executive Order #44. “Many Delaware families saw their homes […]
Governor Carney Announces Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Statewide
Delaware Libraries | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2020
Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney today joined American icon Dolly Parton to announce the statewide expansion of her namesake Imagination Library book gifting program and to encourage parents of young children across Delaware to participate.
Update on Tropical Storm Response and Recovery
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020
WILMINGTON, Del. – On August 4, 2020, Governor John Carney issued a State of Emergency to coordinate response and recovery efforts following the high winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and flooding due to Tropical Storm Isaias. The State of Emergency is effective as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August […]
Governor Carney Announces Retirement of DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan After 31 Years of State Service
Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020
Cohan transformed the Division of Motor Vehicles before leading largest-ever capital program as DelDOT Secretary WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the retirement of Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, following 31 years of service to the State of Delaware. Cohan will serve through October, when she will join […]
