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Governor Carney’s Statement on Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) Estimates

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Monday, April 22, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the following statement on the latest estimates from the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC): “We continue to show strong revenue growth, which is a positive sign for Delaware’s economy and our state budget. But, as we’ve said all along, much of this revenue is […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Early Voting Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of House Bill 38, which will allow in-person early voting up to 10 days before an election:   “We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans to participate in our democratic process, and have their voice […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Tobacco Age Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of Senate Bill 25, which will raise the sales age for tobacco products from 18 to 21:   “Preventing smoking is the best thing we can do to improve the health of our state, and reduce the growth […]




Flag Lowering in Honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday. Staff Sergeant Slutman resided in Delaware along with his family. Flags are to be returned to full staff Monday morning.     Click here […]




Governor Carney, Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy Announce Call for Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Nominations

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 5, 2019

Deadline for consideration for the 2019 induction cycle is May 15, 2019  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, Delaware’s Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy, a division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee are now accepting nominations for induction into the 38th Hall of Fame of […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney’s Statement on Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) Estimates

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Monday, April 22, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the following statement on the latest estimates from the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC): “We continue to show strong revenue growth, which is a positive sign for Delaware’s economy and our state budget. But, as we’ve said all along, much of this revenue is […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Early Voting Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of House Bill 38, which will allow in-person early voting up to 10 days before an election:   “We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans to participate in our democratic process, and have their voice […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Tobacco Age Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of Senate Bill 25, which will raise the sales age for tobacco products from 18 to 21:   “Preventing smoking is the best thing we can do to improve the health of our state, and reduce the growth […]




Flag Lowering in Honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday. Staff Sergeant Slutman resided in Delaware along with his family. Flags are to be returned to full staff Monday morning.     Click here […]




Governor Carney, Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy Announce Call for Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Nominations

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 5, 2019

Deadline for consideration for the 2019 induction cycle is May 15, 2019  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, Delaware’s Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy, a division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee are now accepting nominations for induction into the 38th Hall of Fame of […]