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  Category: Governor John Carney


Governor Carney Delivers State of the State Address to Joint Session of the General Assembly

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2018

  Governor lays out plan for strengthening Delaware’s economy, improving public schools and investing in state’s workforce DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney delivered his 2018 State of the State Address on Thursday in the House Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover, outlining his priorities for strengthening Delaware’s economy, improving Delaware’s public schools, lowering healthcare […]




Governor Carney, Congressional Delegation, Mayor of Wilmington, New Castle County Executive Respond to Amazon Announcement

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware Governor John Carney (D) and Delaware’s congressional delegation, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-Del.), Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Mayor of Wilmington Mike Purzycki, and New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer issued the following statement on Amazon’s second North American headquarters: “Of course we are disappointed that Amazon […]




Governor Carney Nominates Samantha Lukoff as Family Court Commissioner

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced Samantha Lukoff, an Assistant Public Defender in the Office of Defense Services, as his nominee to serve as a Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County. The Delaware Senate must confirm the Governor’s nomination. “Samantha has the experience and judgment necessary to thoughtfully consider cases as […]




Commission Approves Public Advocate’s Petition to Reduce Utility Rates in Light of Federal Tax Cuts

Department of State | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2018

The Delaware Public Service Commission yesterday approved a petition from the state’s Public Advocate to ensure that consumers will receive the benefits of any savings realized by regulated Delaware utilities under the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.




Governor Carney, Representative Bentz Announce Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Legislation would limit access to firearms for those considered a danger to themselves or others DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday joined Representative David Bentz, the Coalition Against Gun Violence and other members of the General Assembly in announcing the introduction of the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act. The legislation – similar […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney Delivers State of the State Address to Joint Session of the General Assembly

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2018

  Governor lays out plan for strengthening Delaware’s economy, improving public schools and investing in state’s workforce DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney delivered his 2018 State of the State Address on Thursday in the House Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover, outlining his priorities for strengthening Delaware’s economy, improving Delaware’s public schools, lowering healthcare […]




Governor Carney, Congressional Delegation, Mayor of Wilmington, New Castle County Executive Respond to Amazon Announcement

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware Governor John Carney (D) and Delaware’s congressional delegation, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-Del.), Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Mayor of Wilmington Mike Purzycki, and New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer issued the following statement on Amazon’s second North American headquarters: “Of course we are disappointed that Amazon […]




Governor Carney Nominates Samantha Lukoff as Family Court Commissioner

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced Samantha Lukoff, an Assistant Public Defender in the Office of Defense Services, as his nominee to serve as a Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County. The Delaware Senate must confirm the Governor’s nomination. “Samantha has the experience and judgment necessary to thoughtfully consider cases as […]




Commission Approves Public Advocate’s Petition to Reduce Utility Rates in Light of Federal Tax Cuts

Department of State | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2018

The Delaware Public Service Commission yesterday approved a petition from the state’s Public Advocate to ensure that consumers will receive the benefits of any savings realized by regulated Delaware utilities under the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.




Governor Carney, Representative Bentz Announce Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Legislation would limit access to firearms for those considered a danger to themselves or others DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday joined Representative David Bentz, the Coalition Against Gun Violence and other members of the General Assembly in announcing the introduction of the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act. The legislation – similar […]