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Lifetime CDL Ban for Human Trafficking Conviction Signed Into Law

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Governor John Carney has signed Senate Bill 223 into law, bringing Delaware into compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s “No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act” by creating a lifetime disqualification for a commercial driver’s license if the individual engages in human trafficking while using a motor vehicle. Human trafficking activities have often […]




Governor Carney Urges Delawareans to Stay Safe During Excessive Heat

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware, along with several other states, will experience excessive heat over the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for most of Delaware and a Heat Advisory for Delaware’s beaches, which begin Sunday, July 19, at noon through Monday, July 20, at 8:00 p.m. The severe weather may […]




Governor Carney on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020

Delaware Governor John Carney shared the following statement on the passing of his former colleague in the U.S. House of Representatives and civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis: “One of the real privileges I had as a member Congress was the opportunity to get to know Congressman John Lewis — and to join him on […]




State of Delaware Announces Guidance for Reopening of Schools for 2020-21 Academic Year

Department of Education | Education | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Guidance to help Districts and Charters plan for three different learning scenarios based on COVID-19 spread WILMINGTON, Del. – Secretary of Education Susan Bunting today released the state’s guidance for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 academic year. Districts and charter schools will use this guidance to formulate plans for the upcoming school year. In […]




July 14, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2020

  Governor John Carney will hold a press briefing at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carvel State Office building to answer questions from members of the press about Delaware’s response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).        







  Category: Office of the Governor

Lifetime CDL Ban for Human Trafficking Conviction Signed Into Law

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Governor John Carney has signed Senate Bill 223 into law, bringing Delaware into compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s “No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act” by creating a lifetime disqualification for a commercial driver’s license if the individual engages in human trafficking while using a motor vehicle. Human trafficking activities have often […]




Governor Carney Urges Delawareans to Stay Safe During Excessive Heat

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware, along with several other states, will experience excessive heat over the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for most of Delaware and a Heat Advisory for Delaware’s beaches, which begin Sunday, July 19, at noon through Monday, July 20, at 8:00 p.m. The severe weather may […]




Governor Carney on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020

Delaware Governor John Carney shared the following statement on the passing of his former colleague in the U.S. House of Representatives and civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis: “One of the real privileges I had as a member Congress was the opportunity to get to know Congressman John Lewis — and to join him on […]




State of Delaware Announces Guidance for Reopening of Schools for 2020-21 Academic Year

Department of Education | Education | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Guidance to help Districts and Charters plan for three different learning scenarios based on COVID-19 spread WILMINGTON, Del. – Secretary of Education Susan Bunting today released the state’s guidance for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 academic year. Districts and charter schools will use this guidance to formulate plans for the upcoming school year. In […]




July 14, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2020

  Governor John Carney will hold a press briefing at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carvel State Office building to answer questions from members of the press about Delaware’s response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).