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  Category: Governor John Carney


Governor Carney’s Statement on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Announcement on Emission Reductions

Governor John Carney | The Environment | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2017

RGGI announced plan to continue emissions reduction program through 2030; reductions will help meet U.S. Climate Alliance goal WILMINGTON, Del. – On Wednesday, the nine northeast states that comprise the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) announced their intent to continue this successful emissions reduction program through 2030. The RGGI states, including Delaware, also announced improvements […]




Governor Carney to Trump Administration: No Drilling in the Atlantic

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | The Environment | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Governor opposed oil and gas leasing in federal waters off Delaware, or elsewhere in Atlantic WILMINGTON, Del. – In a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Governor John Carney opposed drilling for oil and gas in federal waters off the coast of Delaware, or elsewhere in the Atlantic. President Trump in April issued an […]




ICYMI: Governor Carney op-ed in The News Journal: “Innovation is Delaware’s path to jobs and prosperity”

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Monday, August 21, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday published an op-ed in The News Journal titled, “Innovation is Delaware’s path to jobs and prosperity.” In the op-ed, Governor Carney outlines what his administration is doing differently to transition Delaware’s economy, to keep the state competitive, and to make sure Delaware is positioned to create good-paying […]




Governor Carney Signs Legislation Extending Cybersecurity Protections for Delawareans

Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2017

Legislation, sponsored by Representative Baumbach, requires additional notifications, free credit monitoring NEWARK, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Substitute 1 for House Bill 180, legislation that requires additional protections for Delawareans whose personal information may be compromised in a computer breach, including additional notifications and free credit monitoring services. Representative […]




Governor Carney Signs Legislation Forming a Behavioral Health Consortium and Addiction Action Committee in Delaware

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2017

Georgetown, Del. – On Wednesday, at the site of the future SUN Behavioral Health Hospital, Governor John Carney signed into law Senate Bill 111 and House Bill 220 – bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing the addiction epidemic Delaware faces and improving resources for those struggling with mental illness. Senate Bill 111 creates the Behavioral Health […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney’s Statement on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Announcement on Emission Reductions

Governor John Carney | The Environment | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2017

RGGI announced plan to continue emissions reduction program through 2030; reductions will help meet U.S. Climate Alliance goal WILMINGTON, Del. – On Wednesday, the nine northeast states that comprise the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) announced their intent to continue this successful emissions reduction program through 2030. The RGGI states, including Delaware, also announced improvements […]




Governor Carney to Trump Administration: No Drilling in the Atlantic

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | The Environment | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Governor opposed oil and gas leasing in federal waters off Delaware, or elsewhere in Atlantic WILMINGTON, Del. – In a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Governor John Carney opposed drilling for oil and gas in federal waters off the coast of Delaware, or elsewhere in the Atlantic. President Trump in April issued an […]




ICYMI: Governor Carney op-ed in The News Journal: “Innovation is Delaware’s path to jobs and prosperity”

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Monday, August 21, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday published an op-ed in The News Journal titled, “Innovation is Delaware’s path to jobs and prosperity.” In the op-ed, Governor Carney outlines what his administration is doing differently to transition Delaware’s economy, to keep the state competitive, and to make sure Delaware is positioned to create good-paying […]




Governor Carney Signs Legislation Extending Cybersecurity Protections for Delawareans

Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2017

Legislation, sponsored by Representative Baumbach, requires additional notifications, free credit monitoring NEWARK, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Substitute 1 for House Bill 180, legislation that requires additional protections for Delawareans whose personal information may be compromised in a computer breach, including additional notifications and free credit monitoring services. Representative […]




Governor Carney Signs Legislation Forming a Behavioral Health Consortium and Addiction Action Committee in Delaware

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2017

Georgetown, Del. – On Wednesday, at the site of the future SUN Behavioral Health Hospital, Governor John Carney signed into law Senate Bill 111 and House Bill 220 – bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing the addiction epidemic Delaware faces and improving resources for those struggling with mental illness. Senate Bill 111 creates the Behavioral Health […]