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  Category: Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025)


Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Approval of Port of Wilmington Expansion

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s approval of a transaction to expand the Port of Wilmington: “This is a landmark agreement to expand the Port of Wilmington, and to protect and create good-paying, blue collar jobs at one of Delaware’s most important employment centers. We […]




24 Locations in Delaware to Participate in Drug Take-Back Day, April 28, 2018

Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Delaware will hold its 16th Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 28, 2018, to help reduce the risk of prescription medications being diverted for misuse. Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at 24 locations statewide between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.




Governor Carney’s Statement on Final Passage of Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long issued the following statements on final passage of the  Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act: “This legislation – one piece in a package of comprehensive gun safety reform – takes responsible steps to protect Delaware communities by keeping firearms away from those who pose a […]




Governor Carney, Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy Announce Call for Women’s Hall of Fame Nominations

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018

Deadline for consideration for the 2018 induction cycle is May 15, 2018 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, Delaware’s Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy, a division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee are now accepting nominations for induction into the 38th Hall of Fame of […]




Governor Carney: Small State, Big Steps on Climate

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 20, 2018

The below text is from Governor Carney’s Facebook Note published on Friday, April 20, 2018. On Sunday, April 22, we all come together to celebrate Earth Day. But we work every day to show that even one of the smallest states can have a big impact when it comes to reducing carbon emissions, preserving our […]







  Category: Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025)

Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Approval of Port of Wilmington Expansion

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s approval of a transaction to expand the Port of Wilmington: “This is a landmark agreement to expand the Port of Wilmington, and to protect and create good-paying, blue collar jobs at one of Delaware’s most important employment centers. We […]




24 Locations in Delaware to Participate in Drug Take-Back Day, April 28, 2018

Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Delaware will hold its 16th Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 28, 2018, to help reduce the risk of prescription medications being diverted for misuse. Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at 24 locations statewide between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.




Governor Carney’s Statement on Final Passage of Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long issued the following statements on final passage of the  Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act: “This legislation – one piece in a package of comprehensive gun safety reform – takes responsible steps to protect Delaware communities by keeping firearms away from those who pose a […]




Governor Carney, Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy Announce Call for Women’s Hall of Fame Nominations

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018

Deadline for consideration for the 2018 induction cycle is May 15, 2018 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, Delaware’s Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy, a division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee are now accepting nominations for induction into the 38th Hall of Fame of […]




Governor Carney: Small State, Big Steps on Climate

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 20, 2018

The below text is from Governor Carney’s Facebook Note published on Friday, April 20, 2018. On Sunday, April 22, we all come together to celebrate Earth Day. But we work every day to show that even one of the smallest states can have a big impact when it comes to reducing carbon emissions, preserving our […]