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  Category: Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025)


Governor Carney’s Statement on Bond Bill Committee Approval of Port of Wilmington Transaction

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the unanimous vote by the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Capital Improvement to move forward with the transaction to expand the Port of Wilmington: “Thank you to members of the Bond Bill committee for endorsing the transaction to expand the Port of […]




Communities Across Delaware Receive ‘Opportunity Zone’ Designations

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of State Planning Coordination | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018

Federal tax incentives available for qualifying investments in Opportunity Zones DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that communities and economically-distressed properties across Delaware could see additional private sector investment after 25 census tracts were designated as Opportunity Zones by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Earlier this month, Governor Carney nominated the […]




Governor Carney Signs House Bill 174, Strengthens Penalties on “Straw Purchases”

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Senator McDowell, Rep. Mitchell legislation makes jail time more likely for purchasers of illegal guns DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed legislation on Wednesday alongside members of the General Assembly, law enforcement and gun safety advocates, that strengthens penalties for illegal purchases of firearms, deterring “straw purchases” by making jail time more likely for […]




Governor Carney: We are here for you

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 17, 2018

During the month of April, Governor John Carney signed proclamations to draw attention to child abuse prevention, sexual assault awareness and prevention, and crime victims’ rights. Below is a note from Governor Carney on all three proclamation signings: Over the past month, I’ve recognized the victims across Delaware who are sometimes pushed down or silenced […]




Delaware wins early care and education workforce grant

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018

Delaware is one of six states to win a National Governors Association (NGA) grant and technical support to develop policies to strengthen the quality of Delaware’s early care and education workforce.







  Category: Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025)

Governor Carney’s Statement on Bond Bill Committee Approval of Port of Wilmington Transaction

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the unanimous vote by the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Capital Improvement to move forward with the transaction to expand the Port of Wilmington: “Thank you to members of the Bond Bill committee for endorsing the transaction to expand the Port of […]




Communities Across Delaware Receive ‘Opportunity Zone’ Designations

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of State Planning Coordination | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018

Federal tax incentives available for qualifying investments in Opportunity Zones DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that communities and economically-distressed properties across Delaware could see additional private sector investment after 25 census tracts were designated as Opportunity Zones by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Earlier this month, Governor Carney nominated the […]




Governor Carney Signs House Bill 174, Strengthens Penalties on “Straw Purchases”

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Senator McDowell, Rep. Mitchell legislation makes jail time more likely for purchasers of illegal guns DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed legislation on Wednesday alongside members of the General Assembly, law enforcement and gun safety advocates, that strengthens penalties for illegal purchases of firearms, deterring “straw purchases” by making jail time more likely for […]




Governor Carney: We are here for you

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 17, 2018

During the month of April, Governor John Carney signed proclamations to draw attention to child abuse prevention, sexual assault awareness and prevention, and crime victims’ rights. Below is a note from Governor Carney on all three proclamation signings: Over the past month, I’ve recognized the victims across Delaware who are sometimes pushed down or silenced […]




Delaware wins early care and education workforce grant

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018

Delaware is one of six states to win a National Governors Association (NGA) grant and technical support to develop policies to strengthen the quality of Delaware’s early care and education workforce.