Newly Published Book Explores Life and Legacy of Delaware Statesman John Dickinson
Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018
A new anthology of essays and lectures published by the Delaware Heritage Commission explores the life and career of John Dickinson, whose influential role as a colonial patriot and statesman of the early Republic earned him the nickname “Penman of the Revolution.”
Governor Carney Nominates Claire DeMatteis to UD Board of Trustees
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 8, 2018
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on his nomination of Claire DeMatteis to serve on the University of Delaware Board of Trustees: “From her time serving as a top aide to then-Senator Joe Biden, to her extensive private sector experience, Claire has demonstrated sound judgment and leadership, and has […]
Governor Carney’s Statement on Equal Rights Amendment
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 7, 2018
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the Senate and House votes to pass the first leg of the Equal Rights Amendment: “Thank you to members of the Delaware House and Senate for their vote to approve the first leg of the Equal Rights Amendment to Delaware’s Constitution. This […]
Governor Carney Hosts Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Woodburn
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 7, 2018
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney hosted 30 guests on Wednesday night at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at Woodburn, including members of Delaware’s Muslim community and statewide elected officials. The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes the daily fasting during the month of Ramadan, which ends the evening of June 14 this […]
Governor Carney, Delaware Department of Agriculture Announce Interactive Dashboard
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 7, 2018
Online tool helps Delawareans understand, visualize farmland preserved in all three counties DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced on Thursday a new, interactive dashboard to help Delawareans better understand farmland preservation. Delaware’s statewide program made its first round of easement purchases in 1996, and has since preserved 22 […]
