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Governor Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Announce Compassionate Champion Awardees

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Award Ceremony to be Held June 14 Subtítulos en español. WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney on Tuesday announced the 2022 Compassionate Champion Awardees. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across the State of Delaware that provide trauma-informed services in a manner consistent with the Delaware Developmental Framework […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement:  “Positive cases are increasing here in Delaware and it’s important people stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” said Governor Carney. “Keep […]




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. 







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Announce Compassionate Champion Awardees

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Award Ceremony to be Held June 14 Subtítulos en español. WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney on Tuesday announced the 2022 Compassionate Champion Awardees. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across the State of Delaware that provide trauma-informed services in a manner consistent with the Delaware Developmental Framework […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement:  “Positive cases are increasing here in Delaware and it’s important people stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” said Governor Carney. “Keep […]




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.