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Nominations Sought for Delaware’s Top Youth Volunteers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

NEW CASTLE, Del. (March 21, 2023) – Nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism now through Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The awards recognize the tireless efforts of young Delaware volunteers aged 17 and younger. Award recipients will be honored at a ceremony June 21, […]




Governor Carney Launches Statewide Initiative to Increase Affordable Connectivity Program Adoption

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Governor John Carney and municipal leaders launched a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal benefit to help lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. The statewide initiative will kick off with concerted outreach campaigns planned by local leaders in Dover, Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, and Wilmington over the next month, with other cities and towns also pledging to spread awareness.




Legislation Introduced to Provide Middle Class Tax Relief for Working Delawareans

Featured Posts | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 20, 2023

House Bill 89 to increase standard deduction and refundable Earned Income Tax Credit   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that House Bill 89, sponsored by Representative Paul Baumbach and Senate Pro Tem Dave Sokola, was introduced in the House of Representatives. House Bill 89 increases the standard deduction for personal income taxes […]




Governor Carney Announces Superior Court Nominations

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he will nominate Sean P. Lugg to serve as a Superior Court Judge in New Castle County. If confirmed, Lugg will take the seat formerly held by Superior Court Judge William C. Carpenter, Jr.    “Sean is well respected in and out of the courtroom, and has […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – In recognition and memory of Representative Donna Stone’s service to the State of Delaware, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Governor Carney also released the following statement: “I was sad to learn of the passing of Representative […]







  Category: Office of the Governor


Nominations Sought for Delaware’s Top Youth Volunteers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

NEW CASTLE, Del. (March 21, 2023) – Nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism now through Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The awards recognize the tireless efforts of young Delaware volunteers aged 17 and younger. Award recipients will be honored at a ceremony June 21, […]




Governor Carney Launches Statewide Initiative to Increase Affordable Connectivity Program Adoption

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Governor John Carney and municipal leaders launched a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal benefit to help lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. The statewide initiative will kick off with concerted outreach campaigns planned by local leaders in Dover, Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, and Wilmington over the next month, with other cities and towns also pledging to spread awareness.




Legislation Introduced to Provide Middle Class Tax Relief for Working Delawareans

Featured Posts | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 20, 2023

House Bill 89 to increase standard deduction and refundable Earned Income Tax Credit   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that House Bill 89, sponsored by Representative Paul Baumbach and Senate Pro Tem Dave Sokola, was introduced in the House of Representatives. House Bill 89 increases the standard deduction for personal income taxes […]




Governor Carney Announces Superior Court Nominations

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he will nominate Sean P. Lugg to serve as a Superior Court Judge in New Castle County. If confirmed, Lugg will take the seat formerly held by Superior Court Judge William C. Carpenter, Jr.    “Sean is well respected in and out of the courtroom, and has […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – In recognition and memory of Representative Donna Stone’s service to the State of Delaware, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Governor Carney also released the following statement: “I was sad to learn of the passing of Representative […]