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Governor Carney Opts-In to Federal Plan to Improve Broadband Network for First Responders

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

Delaware’s approval allows FirstNet to move forward with plan to build communications network for emergency personnel WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed a letter on Friday opting into a federal First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) plan to build a wireless broadband network intended to improve communications for first responders across the State of Delaware. The […]




Almost 25,000 Sign up for 2018 Coverage on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Insurance Commissioner | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 22, 2017) – Despite significant challenges to enrollment, almost 25,000 Delawareans signed up for coverage for 2018 on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace. The enrollment total was about 10 percent lower than the 27,584 who signed up last year. On Thursday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released Delaware’s enrollment total […]




Governor Carney Joins Operation Warm to Deliver Winter Coats to Delaware Students

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017

Operation Warm is donating up to 10,000 coats statewide; Delawareans can visit de.gov/schoolclosets to help SEAFORD, Del. – More than 470 West Seaford Elementary School students went home for winter break a little warmer on Thursday, because of the gift of a new winter coat. The coats are among thousands being provided to Delaware students […]




DelDOT Announces Business Process Improvements

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced several initiatives to streamline processes and contribute to fostering economic growth across the state. “During my statewide business roundtable meetings, I asked business owners, “What can the state do better to help our businesses grow?” I received great feedback and I’m glad that we are already making […]




Governor Carney, Community Leaders Unveil Strategic Plan for English Learners

Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Governor creates Advisory Council for English Learners, a key aspect of the plan, and appoints council co-chairs  GEORGETOWN, Del. – Joined by community leaders and educators, Governor John Carney unveiled Delaware’s English Learner Strategic Plan at North Georgetown Elementary School on Wednesday. To coordinate this important work, the Governor has asked a group of community […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Opts-In to Federal Plan to Improve Broadband Network for First Responders

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

Delaware’s approval allows FirstNet to move forward with plan to build communications network for emergency personnel WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed a letter on Friday opting into a federal First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) plan to build a wireless broadband network intended to improve communications for first responders across the State of Delaware. The […]




Almost 25,000 Sign up for 2018 Coverage on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Insurance Commissioner | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 22, 2017) – Despite significant challenges to enrollment, almost 25,000 Delawareans signed up for coverage for 2018 on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace. The enrollment total was about 10 percent lower than the 27,584 who signed up last year. On Thursday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released Delaware’s enrollment total […]




Governor Carney Joins Operation Warm to Deliver Winter Coats to Delaware Students

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017

Operation Warm is donating up to 10,000 coats statewide; Delawareans can visit de.gov/schoolclosets to help SEAFORD, Del. – More than 470 West Seaford Elementary School students went home for winter break a little warmer on Thursday, because of the gift of a new winter coat. The coats are among thousands being provided to Delaware students […]




DelDOT Announces Business Process Improvements

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced several initiatives to streamline processes and contribute to fostering economic growth across the state. “During my statewide business roundtable meetings, I asked business owners, “What can the state do better to help our businesses grow?” I received great feedback and I’m glad that we are already making […]




Governor Carney, Community Leaders Unveil Strategic Plan for English Learners

Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Governor creates Advisory Council for English Learners, a key aspect of the plan, and appoints council co-chairs  GEORGETOWN, Del. – Joined by community leaders and educators, Governor John Carney unveiled Delaware’s English Learner Strategic Plan at North Georgetown Elementary School on Wednesday. To coordinate this important work, the Governor has asked a group of community […]