Nominations for Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards Accepted Through March 14
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 11, 2021
DOVER (Feb. 10, 2021) – Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through March 14. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s youth volunteers to their communities. Award recipients will be announced in late April. To be eligible, the nominated individuals and group […]
Governor Carney Signs Legislation Raising Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Legislation sets target of 40 percent renewable energy by 2035 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 33, raising Delaware’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to 40 percent by 2035. Click here to watch the virtual bill signing. The legislation – sponsored by Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Ed Osienski – will raise the percentage of […]
Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Updates on COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
State of Delaware announces plans to administer second doses WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) on Tuesday announced updates to the State of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program, with a focus on administering second doses for Delawareans who received first doses at state-operated […]
Delawareans Will Have New Opportunity to Gain Health Insurance Through HealthCare.Gov from Feb. 15 to May 15
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Delawareans looking for affordable health insurance will have an additional opportunity to sign up for coverage – including tax credits for eligible enrollees that help to reduce monthly premiums significantly.
Governor Carney Signs Unemployment Tax Relief Legislation
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 8, 2021
HB 65 waives state income taxes on unemployment benefits for 2020 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed House Bill 65, which provides unemployment tax relief for Delawareans and businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The legislation – sponsored by Representative Ed Osienski and Senator Jack Walsh – waives 2020 state income tax […]
