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  Category: Governor John Carney


Governor Carney Signs House Bill 174, Strengthens Penalties on “Straw Purchases”

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Senator McDowell, Rep. Mitchell legislation makes jail time more likely for purchasers of illegal guns DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed legislation on Wednesday alongside members of the General Assembly, law enforcement and gun safety advocates, that strengthens penalties for illegal purchases of firearms, deterring “straw purchases” by making jail time more likely for […]




Governor Carney: We are here for you

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 17, 2018

During the month of April, Governor John Carney signed proclamations to draw attention to child abuse prevention, sexual assault awareness and prevention, and crime victims’ rights. Below is a note from Governor Carney on all three proclamation signings: Over the past month, I’ve recognized the victims across Delaware who are sometimes pushed down or silenced […]




Delaware wins early care and education workforce grant

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018

Delaware is one of six states to win a National Governors Association (NGA) grant and technical support to develop policies to strengthen the quality of Delaware’s early care and education workforce.




Public invited to community conversations on early learning

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning invites early learning providers and program representatives, families, and other community members to join community conversations about early learning across the state.




Governor Carney and DelDOT Mark National Work Zone Safety Week

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2018

During an event held at the Delaware Turf Sports Complex in Frederica, in observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Governor Carney and Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan and others educated attendees on the importance of observing extra caution while traveling through work zones. National Work Zone Awareness Week is held the second week of April […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney Signs House Bill 174, Strengthens Penalties on “Straw Purchases”

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Senator McDowell, Rep. Mitchell legislation makes jail time more likely for purchasers of illegal guns DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed legislation on Wednesday alongside members of the General Assembly, law enforcement and gun safety advocates, that strengthens penalties for illegal purchases of firearms, deterring “straw purchases” by making jail time more likely for […]




Governor Carney: We are here for you

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 17, 2018

During the month of April, Governor John Carney signed proclamations to draw attention to child abuse prevention, sexual assault awareness and prevention, and crime victims’ rights. Below is a note from Governor Carney on all three proclamation signings: Over the past month, I’ve recognized the victims across Delaware who are sometimes pushed down or silenced […]




Delaware wins early care and education workforce grant

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018

Delaware is one of six states to win a National Governors Association (NGA) grant and technical support to develop policies to strengthen the quality of Delaware’s early care and education workforce.




Public invited to community conversations on early learning

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning invites early learning providers and program representatives, families, and other community members to join community conversations about early learning across the state.




Governor Carney and DelDOT Mark National Work Zone Safety Week

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2018

During an event held at the Delaware Turf Sports Complex in Frederica, in observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Governor Carney and Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan and others educated attendees on the importance of observing extra caution while traveling through work zones. National Work Zone Awareness Week is held the second week of April […]