August 19, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Governor John Carney will hold a press briefing on Wednesday, August 19 at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carvel State Office Building to answer questions from members of the press about Delaware’s response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Governor Carney Announces Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Statewide
Delaware Libraries | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2020
Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney today joined American icon Dolly Parton to announce the statewide expansion of her namesake Imagination Library book gifting program and to encourage parents of young children across Delaware to participate.
Update on Tropical Storm Response and Recovery
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020
WILMINGTON, Del. – On August 4, 2020, Governor John Carney 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 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August […]
Governor Carney Announces Retirement of DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan After 31 Years of State Service
Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020
Cohan transformed the Division of Motor Vehicles before leading largest-ever capital program as DelDOT Secretary WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the retirement of Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, following 31 years of service to the State of Delaware. Cohan will serve through October, when she will join […]
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 […]
