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July 7, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Watch a live press briefing around 1:45pm on Tuesday on coronavirus with Governor Carney and state officials.      




Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement:  “For months, Delawareans and Delaware businesses have made significant sacrifices to flatten the curve, and protect the health of their family members, friends, and neighbors. We are […]




Delaware Coastal Cleanup – With Precautions – Set for Sept. 12 to Help Keep DE Litter Free

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2020

Volunteers are encouraged to mark their 2020 calendars now for the DNREC-sponsored 33rd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, tentatively planned for Sept. 12.




Gov. Carney, AG Jennings, DSHA, Delaware Judiciary Announce Joint Effort on Foreclosure & Eviction Prevention

Delaware State Housing Authority | Department of Justice | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Governor Carney’s latest modification includes several consumer protections for Delawareans and Delaware families. Effective at 8:00 a.m. on July 1, filings for foreclosures and evictions can resume, but will continue to be stayed to permit the Justice of the Peace Courts to determine whether the parties would benefit from a court-supervised mediation or alternative dispute resolution.




Governor Carney Signs Vote By Mail Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020

House Bill 346 creates safe, more direct alternative to in-person voting due to COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del.  – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed into law House Bill 346, legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst that allows Delawareans to vote by mail in the 2020 primary, general and special elections. House Bill 346 makes […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

July 7, 2020: COVID-19 Briefing

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Watch a live press briefing around 1:45pm on Tuesday on coronavirus with Governor Carney and state officials.      




Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement:  “For months, Delawareans and Delaware businesses have made significant sacrifices to flatten the curve, and protect the health of their family members, friends, and neighbors. We are […]




Delaware Coastal Cleanup – With Precautions – Set for Sept. 12 to Help Keep DE Litter Free

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2020

Volunteers are encouraged to mark their 2020 calendars now for the DNREC-sponsored 33rd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, tentatively planned for Sept. 12.




Gov. Carney, AG Jennings, DSHA, Delaware Judiciary Announce Joint Effort on Foreclosure & Eviction Prevention

Delaware State Housing Authority | Department of Justice | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Governor Carney’s latest modification includes several consumer protections for Delawareans and Delaware families. Effective at 8:00 a.m. on July 1, filings for foreclosures and evictions can resume, but will continue to be stayed to permit the Justice of the Peace Courts to determine whether the parties would benefit from a court-supervised mediation or alternative dispute resolution.




Governor Carney Signs Vote By Mail Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2020

House Bill 346 creates safe, more direct alternative to in-person voting due to COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del.  – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed into law House Bill 346, legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst that allows Delawareans to vote by mail in the 2020 primary, general and special elections. House Bill 346 makes […]