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Gov. Carney and 11 Governors Issue Letter Calling on Federal Government to Take Action on Sensible Gun Safety Measures

Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Governors call for Red Flag Laws, Universal Background Checks, Banning Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines, Stricter Reporting Requirements WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Governors of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington today issued a letter calling on President Trump and Senate Majority […]




Gov. Carney Seeks U.S. Supreme Court Review of Court Decision Invalidating Political Balance Requirements for DE Judges

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware Governor John Carney this week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and reverse a lower federal court decision striking down longstanding provisions of the Delaware Constitution requiring political balance on the state’s courts. “Delaware’s judiciary has a longstanding reputation as objective, stable, and nonpartisan,” said Governor Carney. “That is largely […]




Bond Rating Agencies Recognize Delaware’s Strong Fiscal Management

Department of Finance | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Bond refunding saves taxpayers $15 million WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware’s proactive fiscal management has been recognized with the announcement of the State’s triple-A bond ratings and an upgrade of the rating for Delaware Transportation Authority (DTA) bonds. The State’s ratings were issued in advance of the refunding of $123 million of Series 2009D Build America […]




Governor Carney Announces Second Construction Career Expo

Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 23, 2019

Today from 3pm – 6pm: Free, family-oriented career fair to expose middle school students, adults to careers in construction industry




Governor Carney Announces Downtown Development District Designations

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of State Planning Coordination | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 19, 2019

Governor Carney officially designated four new Downtown Development Districts – in Delaware City, Middletown, New Castle and Clayton. Investors who make qualified improvements to residential, commercial or industrial properties in those districts now may qualify for state and local development incentives, including a rebate of up to 20 percent of eligible costs upon completion of the project.






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Gov. Carney and 11 Governors Issue Letter Calling on Federal Government to Take Action on Sensible Gun Safety Measures

Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Governors call for Red Flag Laws, Universal Background Checks, Banning Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines, Stricter Reporting Requirements WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Governors of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington today issued a letter calling on President Trump and Senate Majority […]




Gov. Carney Seeks U.S. Supreme Court Review of Court Decision Invalidating Political Balance Requirements for DE Judges

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware Governor John Carney this week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and reverse a lower federal court decision striking down longstanding provisions of the Delaware Constitution requiring political balance on the state’s courts. “Delaware’s judiciary has a longstanding reputation as objective, stable, and nonpartisan,” said Governor Carney. “That is largely […]




Bond Rating Agencies Recognize Delaware’s Strong Fiscal Management

Department of Finance | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Bond refunding saves taxpayers $15 million WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware’s proactive fiscal management has been recognized with the announcement of the State’s triple-A bond ratings and an upgrade of the rating for Delaware Transportation Authority (DTA) bonds. The State’s ratings were issued in advance of the refunding of $123 million of Series 2009D Build America […]




Governor Carney Announces Second Construction Career Expo

Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 23, 2019

Today from 3pm – 6pm: Free, family-oriented career fair to expose middle school students, adults to careers in construction industry




Governor Carney Announces Downtown Development District Designations

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of State Planning Coordination | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 19, 2019

Governor Carney officially designated four new Downtown Development Districts – in Delaware City, Middletown, New Castle and Clayton. Investors who make qualified improvements to residential, commercial or industrial properties in those districts now may qualify for state and local development incentives, including a rebate of up to 20 percent of eligible costs upon completion of the project.