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  Category: Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025)


Governor Carney Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bills into Law

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 8, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed into law eight pieces of legislation designed to restore public trust in Delaware’s criminal justice system, protect minors from facing lifelong consequences for their juvenile mistakes, and expand second chance opportunities for adults who have turned their lives around. The bill signed today will expand the mandatory reviews of police […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, November 5, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement:  “There’s no better way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 than getting vaccinated,” said Governor Carney. “Children ages 5 and older […]




Statements on the Passing of Former Governor Ruth Ann Minner

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, November 4, 2021

Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Thursday released the following statements on the passing of former Governor Ruth Ann Minner.




Governor Carney Releases Plan Outlining Delaware’s Path Forward on Climate Change

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 4, 2021

Reducing Emissions, Maximizing Resilience are Key Priorities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released Delaware’s Climate Action Plan surrounded by members of his Cabinet, environmental leaders, and members of the General Assembly. The main goals of the Climate Action Plan are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to better prepare for the impacts […]




Governor Carney Announces DE’s Participation in CyberStart America and Cyber FastTrack

Department of Technology and Information | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 3, 2021

CyberStart America and Cyber FastTrack offer free, fun games for high school and college students to discover their talent and enter the field of cybersecurity. Registration is open now. Dover, Delaware — Today, Delaware’s Governor John Carney and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Jason Clarke announced that high school and college students across the First State […]







  Category: Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025)

Governor Carney Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bills into Law

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 8, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed into law eight pieces of legislation designed to restore public trust in Delaware’s criminal justice system, protect minors from facing lifelong consequences for their juvenile mistakes, and expand second chance opportunities for adults who have turned their lives around. The bill signed today will expand the mandatory reviews of police […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, November 5, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement:  “There’s no better way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 than getting vaccinated,” said Governor Carney. “Children ages 5 and older […]




Statements on the Passing of Former Governor Ruth Ann Minner

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, November 4, 2021

Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Thursday released the following statements on the passing of former Governor Ruth Ann Minner.




Governor Carney Releases Plan Outlining Delaware’s Path Forward on Climate Change

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 4, 2021

Reducing Emissions, Maximizing Resilience are Key Priorities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released Delaware’s Climate Action Plan surrounded by members of his Cabinet, environmental leaders, and members of the General Assembly. The main goals of the Climate Action Plan are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to better prepare for the impacts […]




Governor Carney Announces DE’s Participation in CyberStart America and Cyber FastTrack

Department of Technology and Information | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 3, 2021

CyberStart America and Cyber FastTrack offer free, fun games for high school and college students to discover their talent and enter the field of cybersecurity. Registration is open now. Dover, Delaware — Today, Delaware’s Governor John Carney and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Jason Clarke announced that high school and college students across the First State […]