Governor Carney Terminates Limited State of Emergency in Kent County
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Wednesday terminated the limited State of Emergency in Kent County put in place on Monday, May 23 due to the barge fire occurring in the Delaware Bay. “First responders fought the fires and successfully kept our community and our environment safe,” said Governor Carney. “We are terminating the local […]
Governor Carney Announces Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced Delaware’s first-ever Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program for Delaware high school students. The Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program provides paid camp counselor opportunities for Delaware high school seniors and juniors. Along with real-world experience, fellows will receive paid work opportunities at community-based summer camps in each county and the […]
Flag Lowering for the Victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas
Flag Status | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 24, 2022, by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on May 28, 2022.
In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on May 28, 2022.
Governor Carney Activates Emergency Management Assistance Compact to Support Emergency Response to Barge Fire
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a limited State of Emergency in Kent County due to the barge fire occurring in the Delaware Bay. The Governor requested additional resources to support local emergency management agencies – including the Bowers Fire Company and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control – […]
Governor Carney Vetoes House Bill 371
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday vetoed House Bill 371, legislation that would remove all penalties for possession by a person 21 years of age or older of one ounce or less of marijuana and ensure that there are no criminal or civil penalties for transfers without remuneration of one ounce or less […]
