Governor Carney Tests Positive for COVID-19
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 through an at-home antigen test, which he took after experiencing mild symptoms. Governor Carney is vaccinated and double boosted and is currently isolating per the CDC guidelines. “I am feeling well and will continue to work remotely, but unfortunately will have […]
Delaware Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2022
Almost 2,500 Rebates Have Been Paid Since Program’s Inception Delaware drivers switching to electric vehicles will continue to enjoy extra savings after the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced it is extending the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program through the end of the year. “As new and existing manufacturers introduce more electric vehicles to […]
Governor Carney Signs Paid Family Leave Legislation
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 1 into law surrounded by members of the General Assembly and advocates. This legislation creates a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, offering eligible Delaware workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to address a worker’s own serious health condition; to care for a family member with a serious health condition; to bond and care for a new child; or to address the impact of a family member’s military deployment.
ICYMI: Dolly Parton in Delaware for the Imagination Library Statewide Celebration
Delaware Libraries | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2022
Since the public announcement of Dolly’s arrival in Delaware last week, more than 1,000 Delaware children have been signed up for the Imagination Library. As of last week, over 21,000 Delaware children are enrolled in the program.
DNREC, DEMA Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 6, 2022
Governor John Carney has proclaimed May 9 through 13 Delaware Flood Awareness Week to inform residents about flood risk, likelihood of flooding from extreme weather events brought on by climate change, the importance of having a flood insurance policy, and flood remediation for property damage or loss.
