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National Governors Association Releases Report on Strategies to Address Public Health Crises

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 10, 2018

Delaware one of 11 participating states vetting strategies around crises such as Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware was one of 11 states that vetted potential strategies through the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices to address public health crises such as Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder by […]




Governor Carney and DelDOT Cut Ribbon on New South Frederica Grade Separated Intersection

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 10, 2018

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Jennifer Cohan and Delaware Governor John Carney were joined by members of the state’s congressional delegation and local leaders as they cut the ribbon on the South Frederica Grade Separated Intersection (GSI) on Friday. “Investing in infrastructure is a central part of our strategy to make sure that Delaware […]




Governor Carney Signs Pay for Success Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Contracts expand ability to incentivize private funding of economic development, social impact programs NEWARK, Del. – Surrounded by members of the General Assembly, advocates, and business leaders, Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 242, allowing state government to enter into Pay for Success contracts that will incentivize private funding of economic development and […]




Governor Carney Urges EPA to Reconsider Proposal to Freeze Vehicle Emission Standards

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | The Environment | Date Posted: Thursday, August 2, 2018

EPA plans to freeze fuel-economy requirements at 2020 levels WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider its proposal to freeze federal vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency standards, and revoke the right of states to protect their citizens from harmful air pollution. The proposal’s adoption would mean […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Regulation 225

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 2, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the Delaware Department of Education’s announcement that the department will not be finalizing the current version of Regulation 225: “Last July, I asked Education Secretary Susan Bunting to draft a new regulation that would require Delaware’s school districts and charter schools to […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

National Governors Association Releases Report on Strategies to Address Public Health Crises

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 10, 2018

Delaware one of 11 participating states vetting strategies around crises such as Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware was one of 11 states that vetted potential strategies through the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices to address public health crises such as Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder by […]




Governor Carney and DelDOT Cut Ribbon on New South Frederica Grade Separated Intersection

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 10, 2018

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Jennifer Cohan and Delaware Governor John Carney were joined by members of the state’s congressional delegation and local leaders as they cut the ribbon on the South Frederica Grade Separated Intersection (GSI) on Friday. “Investing in infrastructure is a central part of our strategy to make sure that Delaware […]




Governor Carney Signs Pay for Success Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Contracts expand ability to incentivize private funding of economic development, social impact programs NEWARK, Del. – Surrounded by members of the General Assembly, advocates, and business leaders, Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 242, allowing state government to enter into Pay for Success contracts that will incentivize private funding of economic development and […]




Governor Carney Urges EPA to Reconsider Proposal to Freeze Vehicle Emission Standards

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | The Environment | Date Posted: Thursday, August 2, 2018

EPA plans to freeze fuel-economy requirements at 2020 levels WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider its proposal to freeze federal vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency standards, and revoke the right of states to protect their citizens from harmful air pollution. The proposal’s adoption would mean […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Regulation 225

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 2, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the Delaware Department of Education’s announcement that the department will not be finalizing the current version of Regulation 225: “Last July, I asked Education Secretary Susan Bunting to draft a new regulation that would require Delaware’s school districts and charter schools to […]