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  Category: Governor John Carney


Governors Carney and Hogan, Delaware’s Federal Delegation Issue Statements on FERC Artificial Island Ruling

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 1, 2019

Ruling will significantly reduce cost of project for Delaware businesses and residential ratepayers WILMINGTON, Del. – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has denied a rehearing request on the cost allocation for the $278 million Artificial Island transmission line project, and established a fair allocation that will significantly reduce future costs for businesses and residential electric […]




New Claymont Train Station Project to Begin in Spring 2019

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2019

Governor Carney was joined by Senator Tom Carper, Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester, and other state and local officials today as he announced plans for the new Claymont Regional Transportation Center at First State Crossing, with initial construction scheduled to begin this spring. “Across our state, we are investing $3.2 billion to modernize our transportation system through […]




State of Delaware Offices in Kent, New Castle Closing at 1:30 P.M.

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Drivers should exercise caution on Delaware roadways  WILMINGTON, Del. – State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle counties will close at 1:30 p.m. due to inclement weather. Non-essential State employees who live or work in Kent or New Castle counties may leave work at 1:30 p.m. when offices close. “Thank you to our […]




Delaware’s Launches Girls Go CyberStart Challenge

Department of Education | Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Monday, February 18, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2019 Media Contact: Christina Dirksen, Strategic Communications Manager, DTI (302) 739-9736 w Christina.Dirksen@state.de.us   GirlsGoCyberStart offers innovative online cybersecurity program, plus prizes and recognition for Delaware’s young women in grades 9-12 DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney and Chief Information Officer (CIO) James Collins today announced that Delaware is again […]




Governor Carney, Delaware Prosperity Partnership to Host Conversations on Economic Development

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Friday, February 15, 2019

Public events scheduled in all three counties to discuss Delaware’s economy, economic development WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) announced community conversations on economic development efforts scheduled in all three counties. Governor Carney, co-chair of the DPP, will join DPP President, W. Kurt Foreman, as well as DPP staff […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governors Carney and Hogan, Delaware’s Federal Delegation Issue Statements on FERC Artificial Island Ruling

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 1, 2019

Ruling will significantly reduce cost of project for Delaware businesses and residential ratepayers WILMINGTON, Del. – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has denied a rehearing request on the cost allocation for the $278 million Artificial Island transmission line project, and established a fair allocation that will significantly reduce future costs for businesses and residential electric […]




New Claymont Train Station Project to Begin in Spring 2019

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2019

Governor Carney was joined by Senator Tom Carper, Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester, and other state and local officials today as he announced plans for the new Claymont Regional Transportation Center at First State Crossing, with initial construction scheduled to begin this spring. “Across our state, we are investing $3.2 billion to modernize our transportation system through […]




State of Delaware Offices in Kent, New Castle Closing at 1:30 P.M.

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Drivers should exercise caution on Delaware roadways  WILMINGTON, Del. – State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle counties will close at 1:30 p.m. due to inclement weather. Non-essential State employees who live or work in Kent or New Castle counties may leave work at 1:30 p.m. when offices close. “Thank you to our […]




Delaware’s Launches Girls Go CyberStart Challenge

Department of Education | Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Monday, February 18, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2019 Media Contact: Christina Dirksen, Strategic Communications Manager, DTI (302) 739-9736 w Christina.Dirksen@state.de.us   GirlsGoCyberStart offers innovative online cybersecurity program, plus prizes and recognition for Delaware’s young women in grades 9-12 DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney and Chief Information Officer (CIO) James Collins today announced that Delaware is again […]




Governor Carney, Delaware Prosperity Partnership to Host Conversations on Economic Development

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Friday, February 15, 2019

Public events scheduled in all three counties to discuss Delaware’s economy, economic development WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) announced community conversations on economic development efforts scheduled in all three counties. Governor Carney, co-chair of the DPP, will join DPP President, W. Kurt Foreman, as well as DPP staff […]