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  Category: Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025)


Governor Carney Announces Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 2, 2022

State employees honored for excellence and commitment to public service WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed a proclamation announcing May 1 – 7, 2022 as Public Service Recognition Week. This week has been celebrated during the first week of May since 1985 to honor the contributions of federal, state, county, and local government employees. Governor […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022

LEWES, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. The extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs,​ enables continued staffing flexibility at hospitals and long-term care facilities, and maintains the State of Delaware’s eligibility ​for low-income Delawareans to continue receiving enhanced federal food benefits. […]




Governor Carney, Lt. Governor Hall-Long, DSCYF Announce $16 Million Investment for Vulnerable Delawareans

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Governor John Carney, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) on Tuesday announced a $16 million investment to renovate and remodel Wharton Hall on the DSCYF campus.




13 Young People, 4 Emerging Leaders, 2 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022

NEW CASTLE (April 25, 2022) – Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 13 young people, four emerging leaders and two groups during a May 17 ceremony to recognize their service to Delaware. “I am honored to celebrate the young people across our state who continue to serve our communities […]




Governor Carney Announces Staff Changes

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that Jonathan Starkey, Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, will leave the Office of the Governor early next month to join Newark-based private student lender Sallie Mae as Director of Corporate Communications.   “Jon has been a core member of our team since Day 1,” said Governor Carney. […]







  Category: Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025)

Governor Carney Announces Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 2, 2022

State employees honored for excellence and commitment to public service WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed a proclamation announcing May 1 – 7, 2022 as Public Service Recognition Week. This week has been celebrated during the first week of May since 1985 to honor the contributions of federal, state, county, and local government employees. Governor […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2022

LEWES, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. The extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs,​ enables continued staffing flexibility at hospitals and long-term care facilities, and maintains the State of Delaware’s eligibility ​for low-income Delawareans to continue receiving enhanced federal food benefits. […]




Governor Carney, Lt. Governor Hall-Long, DSCYF Announce $16 Million Investment for Vulnerable Delawareans

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Governor John Carney, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) on Tuesday announced a $16 million investment to renovate and remodel Wharton Hall on the DSCYF campus.




13 Young People, 4 Emerging Leaders, 2 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022

NEW CASTLE (April 25, 2022) – Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 13 young people, four emerging leaders and two groups during a May 17 ceremony to recognize their service to Delaware. “I am honored to celebrate the young people across our state who continue to serve our communities […]




Governor Carney Announces Staff Changes

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 19, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that Jonathan Starkey, Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, will leave the Office of the Governor early next month to join Newark-based private student lender Sallie Mae as Director of Corporate Communications.   “Jon has been a core member of our team since Day 1,” said Governor Carney. […]