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  Category: Governor John Carney


Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Student to State Board of Education

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021

Bridgeville resident to bring student perspective to board WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced he has appointed a high school junior from Bridgeville to serve on the State Board of Education. Shelby Farris, a former Woodbridge High School student who now attends Positive Outcomes Charter School, will join the board for its November […]




Governor Carney Signs Bill Creating Tuition Waiver Program for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2021

New program waives tuition, room and board at Delaware public universities and colleges for eligible students WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Bill 123, legislation sponsored by Representative Krista Griffith and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth Lockman that creates the Delaware Fostering Independence Through Education Tuition Waiver Program to support […]




Governor Carney, DHSS Formalize Vaccine or Testing Requirement for Educators

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) have formally issued an emergency regulation requiring educators, school staff, volunteers, and contractors working in Delaware schools to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing beginning November 1. The requirement, which was first announced last month, applies to public and private K-12 […]




Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate voting to confirm judicial nominations on Wednesday: “I want to thank members of the Delaware Senate for their careful consideration of our nominees,” said Governor Carney. “I’m confident that each has the good judgment and experience necessary to serve on Delaware’s […]




Governor Carney Announces Workforce Support for Hospitals, Long-Term Care, and 24/7 State Facilities

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

More than $75M from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) can fund recruitment and retention payments for workers WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced more than $75 million in financial support for Delaware hospitals, long-term care facilities, and State of Delaware-operated 24/7 facilities. Funding can be used to make recruitment and retention payments to Delawareans […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Student to State Board of Education

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021

Bridgeville resident to bring student perspective to board WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced he has appointed a high school junior from Bridgeville to serve on the State Board of Education. Shelby Farris, a former Woodbridge High School student who now attends Positive Outcomes Charter School, will join the board for its November […]




Governor Carney Signs Bill Creating Tuition Waiver Program for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2021

New program waives tuition, room and board at Delaware public universities and colleges for eligible students WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Bill 123, legislation sponsored by Representative Krista Griffith and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth Lockman that creates the Delaware Fostering Independence Through Education Tuition Waiver Program to support […]




Governor Carney, DHSS Formalize Vaccine or Testing Requirement for Educators

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) have formally issued an emergency regulation requiring educators, school staff, volunteers, and contractors working in Delaware schools to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing beginning November 1. The requirement, which was first announced last month, applies to public and private K-12 […]




Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate voting to confirm judicial nominations on Wednesday: “I want to thank members of the Delaware Senate for their careful consideration of our nominees,” said Governor Carney. “I’m confident that each has the good judgment and experience necessary to serve on Delaware’s […]




Governor Carney Announces Workforce Support for Hospitals, Long-Term Care, and 24/7 State Facilities

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

More than $75M from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) can fund recruitment and retention payments for workers WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced more than $75 million in financial support for Delaware hospitals, long-term care facilities, and State of Delaware-operated 24/7 facilities. Funding can be used to make recruitment and retention payments to Delawareans […]