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Governor Carney Announces Nomination of Michael W. Arrington as Family Court Judge

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2019

Arrington’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware Senate DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced his intention to nominate Delaware attorney Michael W. Arrington to serve as a Family Court Judge. Members of the Delaware Senate must vote to confirm Governor Carney’s nomination. Arrington would replace retiring Judge Barbara Crowell. “I am […]




Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, DHSS Bring New Statewide Resources for Families in Crisis

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Partnership for Drug-Free Kids are collaborating to bring dedicated, science-based resources and support to Delaware families. The two entities will work together to provide innovative, digital resources and one-on-one support to parents and caregivers as they help a loved one struggling with opioids or other […]




Governor Carney to Nominate Claire DeMatteis as DOC Commissioner

Department of Correction | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2019

DeMatteis has helped lead reform efforts at Department of Correction WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced his intention to nominate Claire DeMatteis – a former senior counsel to then-U.S. Senator Joe Biden – as the next Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction. The nomination will require approval by the Delaware Senate. DeMatteis […]




Governor Carney, DTI Announce Rural Broadband Expansion Partnership

Governor John Carney | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2019

Partnership with Bloosurf aims to eliminate broadband deserts in Kent and Sussex Counties DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) Chief Information Officer James Collins, joined by Bloosurf, LLC Founder and CEO Vincent Sabathier and his team, announced a partnership to provide affordable wireless broadband in targeted, rural areas of Kent […]




Governor Carney Signs Collective Bargaining Legislation

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2019

New law allows 2,000 more state employees to collectively bargain for higher wages WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed legislation – Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 8 – that protects public sector unions and allows more state employees to collectively bargain for higher wages. “State employees protect our communities, teach our […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Announces Nomination of Michael W. Arrington as Family Court Judge

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2019

Arrington’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware Senate DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced his intention to nominate Delaware attorney Michael W. Arrington to serve as a Family Court Judge. Members of the Delaware Senate must vote to confirm Governor Carney’s nomination. Arrington would replace retiring Judge Barbara Crowell. “I am […]




Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, DHSS Bring New Statewide Resources for Families in Crisis

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Partnership for Drug-Free Kids are collaborating to bring dedicated, science-based resources and support to Delaware families. The two entities will work together to provide innovative, digital resources and one-on-one support to parents and caregivers as they help a loved one struggling with opioids or other […]




Governor Carney to Nominate Claire DeMatteis as DOC Commissioner

Department of Correction | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2019

DeMatteis has helped lead reform efforts at Department of Correction WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced his intention to nominate Claire DeMatteis – a former senior counsel to then-U.S. Senator Joe Biden – as the next Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction. The nomination will require approval by the Delaware Senate. DeMatteis […]




Governor Carney, DTI Announce Rural Broadband Expansion Partnership

Governor John Carney | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 31, 2019

Partnership with Bloosurf aims to eliminate broadband deserts in Kent and Sussex Counties DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) Chief Information Officer James Collins, joined by Bloosurf, LLC Founder and CEO Vincent Sabathier and his team, announced a partnership to provide affordable wireless broadband in targeted, rural areas of Kent […]




Governor Carney Signs Collective Bargaining Legislation

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2019

New law allows 2,000 more state employees to collectively bargain for higher wages WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed legislation – Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 8 – that protects public sector unions and allows more state employees to collectively bargain for higher wages. “State employees protect our communities, teach our […]