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Governor Carney Hosts Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Woodburn

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney hosted 30 guests Tuesday night at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at Woodburn, including members of Delaware’s Muslim community and statewide elected officials. The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes the daily fasting during the month of Ramadan, which ends the evening of June 3 this year. […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware Anti-Litter Alliance

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2019

Coalition of local officials, organizations is an initiative of Keep DE Litter Free campaign WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney joined Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, members of the General Assembly and advocates to announce the Delaware Anti-Litter Alliance – a coalition of local […]




Governor Carney Announces New Director of Office of Innovation & Improvement

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

James Simmons III, Brandywine School District’s executive director of secondary education, is a district leader, former principal and teacher WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that James Simmons III, who has extensive district and school leadership experience in the Brandywine School District, will take over as Director of the Delaware Department of […]




DNREC announces release of Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee Report

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Governor John Carney | The Economy | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has released the Final Report and Recommendations of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC). The report contains the committee’s recommendations regarding the regulatory approach and content of new regulations for Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act governing conversion permits.




Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Nominations for individuals and organizations in the arts will be accepted through June 28 Wilmington, Del. (May 15, 2019) – Delaware’s Governor’s Awards for the Arts recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nominees should be […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Hosts Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Woodburn

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney hosted 30 guests Tuesday night at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at Woodburn, including members of Delaware’s Muslim community and statewide elected officials. The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes the daily fasting during the month of Ramadan, which ends the evening of June 3 this year. […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware Anti-Litter Alliance

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2019

Coalition of local officials, organizations is an initiative of Keep DE Litter Free campaign WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney joined Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, members of the General Assembly and advocates to announce the Delaware Anti-Litter Alliance – a coalition of local […]




Governor Carney Announces New Director of Office of Innovation & Improvement

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

James Simmons III, Brandywine School District’s executive director of secondary education, is a district leader, former principal and teacher WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that James Simmons III, who has extensive district and school leadership experience in the Brandywine School District, will take over as Director of the Delaware Department of […]




DNREC announces release of Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee Report

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Governor John Carney | The Economy | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has released the Final Report and Recommendations of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC). The report contains the committee’s recommendations regarding the regulatory approach and content of new regulations for Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act governing conversion permits.




Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Nominations for individuals and organizations in the arts will be accepted through June 28 Wilmington, Del. (May 15, 2019) – Delaware’s Governor’s Awards for the Arts recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nominees should be […]