Governor Carney Signs Vote By Mail Legislation
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
House Bill 346 creates safe, more direct alternative to in-person voting due to COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed into law House Bill 346, legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst that allows Delawareans to vote by mail in the 2020 primary, general and special elections. House Bill 346 makes […]
Governor Carney Issues Modification to State of Emergency
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Modification closes eastern Sussex bars to limit spread of COVID-19 in beach communities WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the 23rd modification to the State of Emergency declaration, closing bars in eastern Sussex County to limit spread of COVID-19 in Delaware’s beach communities. The modification also includes consumer protections for Delawareans who […]
Governor Carney’s Statement on Voting by Mail Legislation
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s passage of House Bill 346, legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst regarding voting by mail: “My position on this issue has been simple and consistent. We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans […]
STATEMENT: Governor Carney Announces Delay in Phase 3 of Economic Reopening
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a delay in moving to Phase 3 of Delaware’s economic reopening, and issued the following statement: “I know many Delawareans expected us to move into Phase 3 of economic reopening on Monday, June 29 – and that had been my hope, as well. But we are […]
Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Law Enforcement Policy
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Order bans chokeholds at state law enforcement agencies, requires additional de-escalation training, and additional transparency around use-of-force policies WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Executive Order #41, which bans the use of chokeholds by State of Delaware law enforcement agencies, including Delaware State Police and Capitol Police; increases community engagement; requires additional […]
