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  Category: Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025)


Governor Carney Signs State Retiree Health Care Benefits Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 30, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Monday signed a package of bills recommended by the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS), aimed at the long-term sustainability of State retiree health care benefits. Combined with legislation enacted earlier in the 152nd General Assembly, the package represents a commitment to prioritize funding the State’s Other Post Employment […]




Governor Carney Vetoes House Bill 140

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 20, 2024

Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following veto statement for House Bill 140: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Pursuant to Article III, Section 18 of the Delaware Constitution, I am vetoing House Bill No. 140 with House Amendment 1 by returning it with my objections to […]




First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney Recognizes September as Literacy Month, Continues Reading Tour

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024

NEWARK, Del. – First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday recognized September as Literacy Month with a proclamation presentation at the University of Delaware Early Learning Center. Literacy Month is intended to recognize the extensive efforts of literacy partners to promote reading as an essential skill and a lifelong pleasure.   “It’s important to show our […]




DNREC to Hold Community Information Session Sept. 24 on Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

DNREC will hold a community information session on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss the upcoming dredging and beach and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian River inlet. The session will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Beach Town Hall at 214 Garfield Parkway, and the public can stop by at any time to join the conversation about the north side of the inlet.




Governor Carney Announces Changes to Leadership Team

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Friday announced changes to his leadership team in the Office of the Governor.   Jonathan Starkey, who has served as chief of staff since 2022, will leave the Governor’s office later this month to serve as senior advisor to Dr. Tony Allen, the president at Delaware State University. Before […]







  Category: Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025)

Governor Carney Signs State Retiree Health Care Benefits Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 30, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Monday signed a package of bills recommended by the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS), aimed at the long-term sustainability of State retiree health care benefits. Combined with legislation enacted earlier in the 152nd General Assembly, the package represents a commitment to prioritize funding the State’s Other Post Employment […]




Governor Carney Vetoes House Bill 140

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 20, 2024

Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following veto statement for House Bill 140: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Pursuant to Article III, Section 18 of the Delaware Constitution, I am vetoing House Bill No. 140 with House Amendment 1 by returning it with my objections to […]




First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney Recognizes September as Literacy Month, Continues Reading Tour

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024

NEWARK, Del. – First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday recognized September as Literacy Month with a proclamation presentation at the University of Delaware Early Learning Center. Literacy Month is intended to recognize the extensive efforts of literacy partners to promote reading as an essential skill and a lifelong pleasure.   “It’s important to show our […]




DNREC to Hold Community Information Session Sept. 24 on Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

DNREC will hold a community information session on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss the upcoming dredging and beach and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian River inlet. The session will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Beach Town Hall at 214 Garfield Parkway, and the public can stop by at any time to join the conversation about the north side of the inlet.




Governor Carney Announces Changes to Leadership Team

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Friday announced changes to his leadership team in the Office of the Governor.   Jonathan Starkey, who has served as chief of staff since 2022, will leave the Governor’s office later this month to serve as senior advisor to Dr. Tony Allen, the president at Delaware State University. Before […]