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Governor Carney to Activate Delaware National Guard to Assist with Florida’s Hurricane Response

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — On Wednesday, October 9, Governor John Carney will activate 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the Delaware National Guard (DNG) to augment the Florida National Guard’s response to Hurricane Milton. The storm is expected to make landfall on Florida’s west coast on the evening of October 9 as a major […]




Governor Carney Statement on Former Mayor Ted Becker’s Passing

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has shared the following statement on Ted Becker’s passing:    “Ted served the public selflessly and was always willing to help whenever asked. His service included eight years as Mayor of Lewes and ten years on Lewes City Council, including as deputy mayor and treasurer. He was also a long-time member […]




Governor Carney Signs State Retiree Health Care Benefits Legislation

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 30, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Monday signed a package of bills recommended by the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS), aimed at the long-term sustainability of State retiree health care benefits. Combined with legislation enacted earlier in the 152nd General Assembly, the package represents a commitment to prioritize funding the State’s Other Post Employment […]




Governor Carney Vetoes House Bill 140

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 20, 2024

Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following veto statement for House Bill 140: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Pursuant to Article III, Section 18 of the Delaware Constitution, I am vetoing House Bill No. 140 with House Amendment 1 by returning it with my objections to […]




First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney Recognizes September as Literacy Month, Continues Reading Tour

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024

NEWARK, Del. – First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday recognized September as Literacy Month with a proclamation presentation at the University of Delaware Early Learning Center. Literacy Month is intended to recognize the extensive efforts of literacy partners to promote reading as an essential skill and a lifelong pleasure.   “It’s important to show our […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney to Activate Delaware National Guard to Assist with Florida’s Hurricane Response

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — On Wednesday, October 9, Governor John Carney will activate 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the Delaware National Guard (DNG) to augment the Florida National Guard’s response to Hurricane Milton. The storm is expected to make landfall on Florida’s west coast on the evening of October 9 as a major […]




Governor Carney Statement on Former Mayor Ted Becker’s Passing

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has shared the following statement on Ted Becker’s passing:    “Ted served the public selflessly and was always willing to help whenever asked. His service included eight years as Mayor of Lewes and ten years on Lewes City Council, including as deputy mayor and treasurer. He was also a long-time member […]




Governor Carney Signs State Retiree Health Care Benefits Legislation

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 30, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Monday signed a package of bills recommended by the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS), aimed at the long-term sustainability of State retiree health care benefits. Combined with legislation enacted earlier in the 152nd General Assembly, the package represents a commitment to prioritize funding the State’s Other Post Employment […]




Governor Carney Vetoes House Bill 140

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 20, 2024

Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following veto statement for House Bill 140: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Pursuant to Article III, Section 18 of the Delaware Constitution, I am vetoing House Bill No. 140 with House Amendment 1 by returning it with my objections to […]




First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney Recognizes September as Literacy Month, Continues Reading Tour

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024

NEWARK, Del. – First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday recognized September as Literacy Month with a proclamation presentation at the University of Delaware Early Learning Center. Literacy Month is intended to recognize the extensive efforts of literacy partners to promote reading as an essential skill and a lifelong pleasure.   “It’s important to show our […]