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New Kirkwood Park Playground Dedicated on City of Wilmington’s East Side

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Governor Carney, Mayor Purzycki join elected officials and school and community representatives at ribbon-cutting ceremony WILMINGTON, Del. –  The City of Wilmington hosted a dedication ceremony on Tuesday for a new $339,000 playground in Kirkwood Park on East 11th Street—a project funded jointly by the City, State, and Christina School District. The Park and new […]




Governor Carney Signs Clean Water for Delaware Act

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2021

Governor John Carney signed into law House Bill 200, the Clean Water for Delaware Act, which creates a new Clean Water Trust to protect Delaware waterways and rebuild Delaware’s drinking water infrastructure with a focus on underserved communities.




Governor Carney Signs Body Camera Legislation

Department of Justice | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

House Bill 195 requires law enforcement to wear and use body cameras NEWARK, Del. –  Alongside members of law enforcement, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Wednesday, Governor John Carney signed legislation requiring police officers and certain employees of the Department of Correction and the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families to […]




Delaware Has Preserved 143,000 Acres of Farmland After 25th Round

Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Delaware announced its 25th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of 3,695 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 143,000 acres of farmland for future generations.




Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage to $15

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15. “Delawareans who go to work full time shouldn’t be living in poverty,” said Governor Carney. “I am proud to sign Senate Bill 15 today, gradually increasing the […]







  Category: Governor John Carney

New Kirkwood Park Playground Dedicated on City of Wilmington’s East Side

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Governor Carney, Mayor Purzycki join elected officials and school and community representatives at ribbon-cutting ceremony WILMINGTON, Del. –  The City of Wilmington hosted a dedication ceremony on Tuesday for a new $339,000 playground in Kirkwood Park on East 11th Street—a project funded jointly by the City, State, and Christina School District. The Park and new […]




Governor Carney Signs Clean Water for Delaware Act

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2021

Governor John Carney signed into law House Bill 200, the Clean Water for Delaware Act, which creates a new Clean Water Trust to protect Delaware waterways and rebuild Delaware’s drinking water infrastructure with a focus on underserved communities.




Governor Carney Signs Body Camera Legislation

Department of Justice | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

House Bill 195 requires law enforcement to wear and use body cameras NEWARK, Del. –  Alongside members of law enforcement, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Wednesday, Governor John Carney signed legislation requiring police officers and certain employees of the Department of Correction and the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families to […]




Delaware Has Preserved 143,000 Acres of Farmland After 25th Round

Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Delaware announced its 25th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of 3,695 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 143,000 acres of farmland for future generations.




Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage to $15

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15. “Delawareans who go to work full time shouldn’t be living in poverty,” said Governor Carney. “I am proud to sign Senate Bill 15 today, gradually increasing the […]