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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Carney Requests Federal Assistance for Small Businesses

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Governor to U.S. Small Business Administration: Make low-interest loans available to DE small businesses, nonprofits affected by COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday submitted an application formally requesting the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide Delaware an Economy Injury Declaration, which makes loans available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in […]




DelDOT Announces Additional Operational Changes

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind. To that end, all public facing buildings that deliver various services will be going cashless across the State, including toll plazas and all Division of Motor Vehicle locations, effective Tuesday, March […]




Governor Carney Limits Restaurants to Take-Out and Delivery

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

Updated emergency declaration also bans gatherings of 50+ people statewide, and closes gaming in Delaware casinos WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday modified his March 12 emergency declaration to limit Delaware restaurants, taverns and bars to take-out and delivery service only to help prevent spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Carney’s updated emergency […]




Governor Carney Postpones Government Efficiency Accountability Review (GEAR) Public Meetings

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney announced on Monday that the State of Delaware Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) public meetings planned in each county over the coming weeks will be postponed until further notice. The town halls were originally scheduled for March 19, 24, and 30.   Delawareans with questions about COVID-19 or their […]




Guidance on Childcare Centers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020

Email from Governor John Carney:   This is an uncertain time, and Delawareans have understandable questions about the potential impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on their families and communities.   We’ve repeatedly heard versions of this question:  Why would the state close schools, but recommend that childcare centers remain open?   The current guidance from the Delaware Division of […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Requests Federal Assistance for Small Businesses

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Governor to U.S. Small Business Administration: Make low-interest loans available to DE small businesses, nonprofits affected by COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday submitted an application formally requesting the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide Delaware an Economy Injury Declaration, which makes loans available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in […]




DelDOT Announces Additional Operational Changes

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind. To that end, all public facing buildings that deliver various services will be going cashless across the State, including toll plazas and all Division of Motor Vehicle locations, effective Tuesday, March […]




Governor Carney Limits Restaurants to Take-Out and Delivery

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

Updated emergency declaration also bans gatherings of 50+ people statewide, and closes gaming in Delaware casinos WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday modified his March 12 emergency declaration to limit Delaware restaurants, taverns and bars to take-out and delivery service only to help prevent spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Carney’s updated emergency […]




Governor Carney Postpones Government Efficiency Accountability Review (GEAR) Public Meetings

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney announced on Monday that the State of Delaware Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) public meetings planned in each county over the coming weeks will be postponed until further notice. The town halls were originally scheduled for March 19, 24, and 30.   Delawareans with questions about COVID-19 or their […]




Guidance on Childcare Centers

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020

Email from Governor John Carney:   This is an uncertain time, and Delawareans have understandable questions about the potential impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on their families and communities.   We’ve repeatedly heard versions of this question:  Why would the state close schools, but recommend that childcare centers remain open?   The current guidance from the Delaware Division of […]