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  Category: Office of the Governor


EPA Reinstates California’s Vehicle Emissions Waiver, Helping to Get Delaware’s Air Quality Back on Track

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision this week to reinstate a California waiver that raises emissions limits for passenger vehicles in 14 states, including Delaware, has drawn praise from Delaware’s leaders for helping curtail air pollution while improving air quality.




Delaware to Adopt Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022

Delaware will join 13 other states in adopting California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulations, providing drivers looking to purchase an electric vehicle with more choices at Delaware dealerships.




Governor Carney Lifts COVID-19 State of Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Public Health Emergency authorized to aid hospitals, long-term care facilities with COVID-19 response WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed an order that lifts the COVID-19 State of Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. Governor Carney issued the State of Emergency on January 3, 2022 to control the spread of […]




Nominations for Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards Accepted Through March 27

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022

Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through March 27. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s youth volunteers to their communities. Award recipients will be announced in May.




Delaware School Mask Requirement to End ​at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 1

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022

Governor John Carney on Monday announced that he will sign an order terminating the COVID-19 State of Emergency and the masking requirement in public and private K-12 schools and child care facilities effective at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1.  







  Category: Office of the Governor

EPA Reinstates California’s Vehicle Emissions Waiver, Helping to Get Delaware’s Air Quality Back on Track

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision this week to reinstate a California waiver that raises emissions limits for passenger vehicles in 14 states, including Delaware, has drawn praise from Delaware’s leaders for helping curtail air pollution while improving air quality.




Delaware to Adopt Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022

Delaware will join 13 other states in adopting California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulations, providing drivers looking to purchase an electric vehicle with more choices at Delaware dealerships.




Governor Carney Lifts COVID-19 State of Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Public Health Emergency authorized to aid hospitals, long-term care facilities with COVID-19 response WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed an order that lifts the COVID-19 State of Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. Governor Carney issued the State of Emergency on January 3, 2022 to control the spread of […]




Nominations for Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards Accepted Through March 27

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022

Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through March 27. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s youth volunteers to their communities. Award recipients will be announced in May.




Delaware School Mask Requirement to End ​at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 1

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022

Governor John Carney on Monday announced that he will sign an order terminating the COVID-19 State of Emergency and the masking requirement in public and private K-12 schools and child care facilities effective at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1.