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State of Delaware, New Castle County Launch $100M Grant Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Statewide

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The DE Relief Grants program is a joint initiative of the State of Delaware and New Castle County, and is funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.




August 19, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Governor John Carney will hold a press briefing on Wednesday, August 19 at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carvel State Office Building to answer questions from members of the press about Delaware’s response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  




Governor Carney Announces Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Statewide

Delaware Libraries | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2020

Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney today joined American icon Dolly Parton to announce the statewide expansion of her namesake Imagination Library book gifting program and to encourage parents of young children across Delaware to participate.




Update on Tropical Storm Response and Recovery

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – On August 4, 2020, Governor John Carney issued a State of Emergency to coordinate response and recovery efforts following the high winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and flooding due to Tropical Storm Isaias. The State of Emergency is effective as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August […]




Governor Carney Announces Retirement of DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan After 31 Years of State Service

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020

Cohan transformed the Division of Motor Vehicles before leading largest-ever capital program as DelDOT Secretary WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the retirement of Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, following 31 years of service to the State of Delaware. Cohan will serve through October, when she will join […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

State of Delaware, New Castle County Launch $100M Grant Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Statewide

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The DE Relief Grants program is a joint initiative of the State of Delaware and New Castle County, and is funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.




August 19, 2020 – COVID19 Press Briefing

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Governor John Carney will hold a press briefing on Wednesday, August 19 at 1:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Carvel State Office Building to answer questions from members of the press about Delaware’s response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  




Governor Carney Announces Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Statewide

Delaware Libraries | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 17, 2020

Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney today joined American icon Dolly Parton to announce the statewide expansion of her namesake Imagination Library book gifting program and to encourage parents of young children across Delaware to participate.




Update on Tropical Storm Response and Recovery

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – On August 4, 2020, Governor John Carney issued a State of Emergency to coordinate response and recovery efforts following the high winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and flooding due to Tropical Storm Isaias. The State of Emergency is effective as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August […]




Governor Carney Announces Retirement of DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan After 31 Years of State Service

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2020

Cohan transformed the Division of Motor Vehicles before leading largest-ever capital program as DelDOT Secretary WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the retirement of Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, following 31 years of service to the State of Delaware. Cohan will serve through October, when she will join […]