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  Category: Governor John Carney


Nominations Open for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards; Submission Deadline is Sept. 27

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 7, 2021

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 7, 2021) – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s volunteers to their communities. “Tens of thousands of Delawareans give their time and effort each year, volunteering in […]




STATEMENT: Gov. Carney on Gov. Markell’s Appointment as White House Operation Allies Welcome Coordinator

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 3, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on President Biden’s appointment of former Governor Jack Markell as White House Operation Allies Welcome Coordinator to oversee the resettlement of Afghan refugees in the U.S.: “Delaware is a welcoming state – a ‘state of neighbors,’ as Governor Markell used to say. My friend […]




Governor Carney Signs House Bill 100

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2021

Legislation expands mental health services in Delaware elementary schools NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed House Bill 100, which greatly expands mental health services in Delaware elementary schools. The legislation was sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst.  “Delaware children come to school every day with unique challenges, and we should be ready […]




COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities, Health Care Facilities, and State Employees

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2021

Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced that ​beginning on September 30, staff in long-term care and other health care facilities will be required to provide proof of vaccination or to undergo regular testing to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to vulnerable populations. 




Division of Small Business awards EDGE Grants to 15 Delaware companies

Governor John Carney | News | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021

SMYRNA, Del. (August 11, 2021) – A company working to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a maker of wearable cooling protective gear, a specialty running store, and a meadery were among the 15 Delaware small businesses recognized Wednesday as awardees of the third round of Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Grants from the state […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

Nominations Open for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards; Submission Deadline is Sept. 27

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 7, 2021

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 7, 2021) – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s volunteers to their communities. “Tens of thousands of Delawareans give their time and effort each year, volunteering in […]




STATEMENT: Gov. Carney on Gov. Markell’s Appointment as White House Operation Allies Welcome Coordinator

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 3, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on President Biden’s appointment of former Governor Jack Markell as White House Operation Allies Welcome Coordinator to oversee the resettlement of Afghan refugees in the U.S.: “Delaware is a welcoming state – a ‘state of neighbors,’ as Governor Markell used to say. My friend […]




Governor Carney Signs House Bill 100

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2021

Legislation expands mental health services in Delaware elementary schools NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed House Bill 100, which greatly expands mental health services in Delaware elementary schools. The legislation was sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst.  “Delaware children come to school every day with unique challenges, and we should be ready […]




COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities, Health Care Facilities, and State Employees

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2021

Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced that ​beginning on September 30, staff in long-term care and other health care facilities will be required to provide proof of vaccination or to undergo regular testing to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to vulnerable populations. 




Division of Small Business awards EDGE Grants to 15 Delaware companies

Governor John Carney | News | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021

SMYRNA, Del. (August 11, 2021) – A company working to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a maker of wearable cooling protective gear, a specialty running store, and a meadery were among the 15 Delaware small businesses recognized Wednesday as awardees of the third round of Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Grants from the state […]