Governor Carney Signs Legislation Banning Use of Chokeholds by Law Enforcement
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020
HB 350 is part of the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus’ ‘Justice for All’ Agenda WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed House Bill 350, which bans the use of chokeholds by all law enforcement agencies in Delaware. Representative Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Senator Elizabeth Lockman are the prime sponsors of the legislation. The legislation […]
Governor Carney, DSHA, New Castle County Announce $40 Million in Housing Assistance
Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 10, 2020
Governor Carney, DSHA, New Castle County Announce $40 Million in Housing Assistance WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on Monday announced the reopening of the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP), which provides financial assistance for renters affected by COVID-19, and announced that emergency mortgage […]
Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2020
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “The precautions you’re taking are working. We are beating COVID-19, but we can’t let up. This virus is still out there, and it can cause serious illness. […]
Governor Carney Declares State of Emergency to Coordinate Tropical Storm Response and Recovery
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday 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 further notice. “Several communities in Delaware experienced significant […]
Governor Carney Signs 24th Modification to State of Emergency Declaration
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 24, 2020
Updated order allows driver’s education services, senior centers to resume safely WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed the 24th modification to his State of Emergency declaration, allowing driver education services to resume immediately, with safety measures in place to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Governor Carney’s modification also allows senior centers to open […]
