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Governor Carney Signs 24th Modification to State of Emergency Declaration

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 24, 2020

Updated order allows driver’s education services, senior centers to resume safely WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed the 24th modification to his State of Emergency declaration, allowing driver education services to resume immediately, with safety measures in place to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Governor Carney’s modification also allows senior centers to open […]




Governor Carney Announces Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Inductees for 2020 and 2021

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that eight women were selected for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for 2020 and 2021. The Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee selected these women for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the State of Delaware. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two historic […]




Lifetime CDL Ban for Human Trafficking Conviction Signed Into Law

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Governor John Carney has signed Senate Bill 223 into law, bringing Delaware into compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s “No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act” by creating a lifetime disqualification for a commercial driver’s license if the individual engages in human trafficking while using a motor vehicle. Human trafficking activities have often […]




Governor Carney Urges Delawareans to Stay Safe During Excessive Heat

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware, along with several other states, will experience excessive heat over the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for most of Delaware and a Heat Advisory for Delaware’s beaches, which begin Sunday, July 19, at noon through Monday, July 20, at 8:00 p.m. The severe weather may […]




Governor Carney on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020

Delaware Governor John Carney shared the following statement on the passing of his former colleague in the U.S. House of Representatives and civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis: “One of the real privileges I had as a member Congress was the opportunity to get to know Congressman John Lewis — and to join him on […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney Signs 24th Modification to State of Emergency Declaration

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 24, 2020

Updated order allows driver’s education services, senior centers to resume safely WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed the 24th modification to his State of Emergency declaration, allowing driver education services to resume immediately, with safety measures in place to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Governor Carney’s modification also allows senior centers to open […]




Governor Carney Announces Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Inductees for 2020 and 2021

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that eight women were selected for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for 2020 and 2021. The Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee selected these women for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the State of Delaware. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two historic […]




Lifetime CDL Ban for Human Trafficking Conviction Signed Into Law

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Governor John Carney has signed Senate Bill 223 into law, bringing Delaware into compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s “No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act” by creating a lifetime disqualification for a commercial driver’s license if the individual engages in human trafficking while using a motor vehicle. Human trafficking activities have often […]




Governor Carney Urges Delawareans to Stay Safe During Excessive Heat

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware, along with several other states, will experience excessive heat over the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for most of Delaware and a Heat Advisory for Delaware’s beaches, which begin Sunday, July 19, at noon through Monday, July 20, at 8:00 p.m. The severe weather may […]




Governor Carney on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020

Delaware Governor John Carney shared the following statement on the passing of his former colleague in the U.S. House of Representatives and civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis: “One of the real privileges I had as a member Congress was the opportunity to get to know Congressman John Lewis — and to join him on […]