Nominations Open for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards; Submission Deadline is Sept. 27
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
NEW CASTLE (Sept. 7, 2021) – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s volunteers to their communities. “Tens of thousands of Delawareans give their time and effort each year, volunteering in […]
STATEMENT: Gov. Carney on Gov. Markell’s Appointment as White House Operation Allies Welcome Coordinator
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 3, 2021
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on President Biden’s appointment of former Governor Jack Markell as White House Operation Allies Welcome Coordinator to oversee the resettlement of Afghan refugees in the U.S.: “Delaware is a welcoming state – a ‘state of neighbors,’ as Governor Markell used to say. My friend […]
Sen. Carper, Gov. Carney, Conservation Groups Hail Christina River Project and Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 20, 2021
U.S. Senator Tom Carper and Delaware Governor John Carney joined conservation partners at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington today to celebrate the Christiana and Brandywine River restoration and resiliency project funded by the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund.
Governor Carney Signs House Bill 100
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2021
Legislation expands mental health services in Delaware elementary schools NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed House Bill 100, which greatly expands mental health services in Delaware elementary schools. The legislation was sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst. “Delaware children come to school every day with unique challenges, and we should be ready […]
DNREC Seeks Volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup Sept. 11
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2021
Volunteers for the 34th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup will have two options this year to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash through a widespread effort that also touches Delaware’s natural areas and neighborhoods.
