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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Carney’s Statement on House Passage of Plastic Bag Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney issued the following statement on Delaware House passage of House Bill 130, legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags: “Plastic bags are a significant source of litter in our state – stuck in trees and discarded on the side of the road. We know that very few plastic bags […]




Governor Carney Announces Appointments of Student, Teacher to State Board of Education

Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 10, 2019

Appointments will bring new perspective, ideas to board WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney has appointed a former State Teacher of the Year and a rising high school senior to serve on the State Board of Education. Lea Wainwright, Delaware’s 2014 State Teacher of the Year, and Dorcas Olatunji, a Charter School of Wilmington student, […]




State of Delaware Employees Honored for Team Excellence, Excellence and Commitment in State Service, and Heroism

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 9, 2019

Event held during the celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11, 2019   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Cabinet members, and the business community on Thursday celebrated Public Service Recognition Week by applauding the extraordinary work of Delaware’s public servants and recognizing state employees that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their work. […]




25 Young People, 3 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award at May 14 Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2019

NEW CASTLE (May 8, 2019) – Highlighting the difference that young volunteers make in their communities, Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 25 individuals and three groups during a May 14 ceremony in recognition of their service to Delaware. “Giving back to our communities is one of the most […]




New grant program to help fuel the growth of Delaware small businesses

Department of State | Governor John Carney | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 7, 2019

NEWARK, DE – Up-and-coming Delaware small businesses will now have a potential new source of capital to help them expand. As part of National Small Business Week (May 5 to May 11), the Division of Small Business on Monday launched a competitive, matching grant program to assist Delaware entrepreneurs who want to grow their small […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney’s Statement on House Passage of Plastic Bag Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney issued the following statement on Delaware House passage of House Bill 130, legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags: “Plastic bags are a significant source of litter in our state – stuck in trees and discarded on the side of the road. We know that very few plastic bags […]




Governor Carney Announces Appointments of Student, Teacher to State Board of Education

Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 10, 2019

Appointments will bring new perspective, ideas to board WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney has appointed a former State Teacher of the Year and a rising high school senior to serve on the State Board of Education. Lea Wainwright, Delaware’s 2014 State Teacher of the Year, and Dorcas Olatunji, a Charter School of Wilmington student, […]




State of Delaware Employees Honored for Team Excellence, Excellence and Commitment in State Service, and Heroism

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 9, 2019

Event held during the celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11, 2019   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Cabinet members, and the business community on Thursday celebrated Public Service Recognition Week by applauding the extraordinary work of Delaware’s public servants and recognizing state employees that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their work. […]




25 Young People, 3 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award at May 14 Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2019

NEW CASTLE (May 8, 2019) – Highlighting the difference that young volunteers make in their communities, Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 25 individuals and three groups during a May 14 ceremony in recognition of their service to Delaware. “Giving back to our communities is one of the most […]




New grant program to help fuel the growth of Delaware small businesses

Department of State | Governor John Carney | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 7, 2019

NEWARK, DE – Up-and-coming Delaware small businesses will now have a potential new source of capital to help them expand. As part of National Small Business Week (May 5 to May 11), the Division of Small Business on Monday launched a competitive, matching grant program to assist Delaware entrepreneurs who want to grow their small […]