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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Carney Plans to Nominate General Michael Berry as Next Adjutant General of Delaware National Guard

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2018

Major General Carol Timmons slated to retire in March 2019 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has selected Brig. Gen. Michael Berry as the next Adjutant General for the Delaware National Guard. Adjutant General is a Cabinet position and Governor Carney’s nomination of General Berry must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate. Berry would replace […]



23 Individuals and Groups Will Receive the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards on Oct. 24 in a Dover Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 10, 2018) – Twenty-three individuals and groups will be honored with the 2018 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award on Oct. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities, including mentoring children, supporting people with disabilities, protecting the environment, and assisting seniors, people […]



Deadline extension for agricultural preservation districts puts Delaware closer to preserving 381,000 acres of farmland

Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation voted to extended district enrollment until December 31, 2018 to any agricultural landowners who want to preserve their farms and still have the opportunity to submit an application for the upcoming round. Farms must be enrolled in a preservation district before the landowner can sell an easement.



Delaware Recognized for 100% School Connectivity

Department of Education | Department of Technology and Information | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

Report notes Delaware exceeds broadband speeds for students in schools across the state WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware is a national leader in classroom broadband speeds and connectivity, according to a 2018 State of the States report Expanding Digital Learning in Every Classroom, Every Day released this week by Education Superhighway. The State of Delaware is recognized […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on Judicial Confirmations

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 3, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of six judicial nominations to Delaware state courts: “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes to confirm all of our nominees, including Kathaleen McCormick and Morgan Zurn to serve on the Court of […]






  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Plans to Nominate General Michael Berry as Next Adjutant General of Delaware National Guard

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2018

Major General Carol Timmons slated to retire in March 2019 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has selected Brig. Gen. Michael Berry as the next Adjutant General for the Delaware National Guard. Adjutant General is a Cabinet position and Governor Carney’s nomination of General Berry must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate. Berry would replace […]



23 Individuals and Groups Will Receive the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards on Oct. 24 in a Dover Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 10, 2018) – Twenty-three individuals and groups will be honored with the 2018 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award on Oct. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities, including mentoring children, supporting people with disabilities, protecting the environment, and assisting seniors, people […]



Deadline extension for agricultural preservation districts puts Delaware closer to preserving 381,000 acres of farmland

Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation voted to extended district enrollment until December 31, 2018 to any agricultural landowners who want to preserve their farms and still have the opportunity to submit an application for the upcoming round. Farms must be enrolled in a preservation district before the landowner can sell an easement.



Delaware Recognized for 100% School Connectivity

Department of Education | Department of Technology and Information | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

Report notes Delaware exceeds broadband speeds for students in schools across the state WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware is a national leader in classroom broadband speeds and connectivity, according to a 2018 State of the States report Expanding Digital Learning in Every Classroom, Every Day released this week by Education Superhighway. The State of Delaware is recognized […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on Judicial Confirmations

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 3, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of six judicial nominations to Delaware state courts: “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes to confirm all of our nominees, including Kathaleen McCormick and Morgan Zurn to serve on the Court of […]