Major Disaster Declaration Approved for Delaware
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021
Smyrna, DE – On September 17, 2021, Governor John Carney requested a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Delaware in response to the severe flooding that occurred as the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed through the region on September 1 to September 7, 2021. The request included FEMA’s Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation […]
Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Student to State Board of Education
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021
Bridgeville resident to bring student perspective to board WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced he has appointed a high school junior from Bridgeville to serve on the State Board of Education. Shelby Farris, a former Woodbridge High School student who now attends Positive Outcomes Charter School, will join the board for its November […]
Governor Carney Signs Bill Creating Tuition Waiver Program for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2021
New program waives tuition, room and board at Delaware public universities and colleges for eligible students WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Bill 123, legislation sponsored by Representative Krista Griffith and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth Lockman that creates the Delaware Fostering Independence Through Education Tuition Waiver Program to support […]
Governor Carney, DHSS Formalize Vaccine or Testing Requirement for Educators
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) have formally issued an emergency regulation requiring educators, school staff, volunteers, and contractors working in Delaware schools to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing beginning November 1. The requirement, which was first announced last month, applies to public and private K-12 […]
Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate voting to confirm judicial nominations on Wednesday: “I want to thank members of the Delaware Senate for their careful consideration of our nominees,” said Governor Carney. “I’m confident that each has the good judgment and experience necessary to serve on Delaware’s […]
