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Governor Carney Launches Initiative to “Keep DE Litter Free”

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Campaign aims to reduce litter in Delaware REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Joined by local leaders, members of the General Assembly, and advocates, Governor John Carney on Tuesday launched the “Keep DE Litter Free” initiative, a campaign to reduce litter across Delaware. Sign the pledge: “Keep DE Litter Free” “If you’re like me, you notice litter […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) Estimates

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 22, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the following statement on the latest estimates from the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC): “We continue to show strong revenue growth, which is a positive sign for Delaware’s economy and our state budget. But, as we’ve said all along, much of this revenue is […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Early Voting Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of House Bill 38, which will allow in-person early voting up to 10 days before an election:   “We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans to participate in our democratic process, and have their voice […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Tobacco Age Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of Senate Bill 25, which will raise the sales age for tobacco products from 18 to 21:   “Preventing smoking is the best thing we can do to improve the health of our state, and reduce the growth […]




Flag Lowering in Honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday. Staff Sergeant Slutman resided in Delaware along with his family. Flags are to be returned to full staff Monday morning.     Click here […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Launches Initiative to “Keep DE Litter Free”

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Campaign aims to reduce litter in Delaware REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Joined by local leaders, members of the General Assembly, and advocates, Governor John Carney on Tuesday launched the “Keep DE Litter Free” initiative, a campaign to reduce litter across Delaware. Sign the pledge: “Keep DE Litter Free” “If you’re like me, you notice litter […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) Estimates

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 22, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the following statement on the latest estimates from the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC): “We continue to show strong revenue growth, which is a positive sign for Delaware’s economy and our state budget. But, as we’ve said all along, much of this revenue is […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Early Voting Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of House Bill 38, which will allow in-person early voting up to 10 days before an election:   “We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans to participate in our democratic process, and have their voice […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Tobacco Age Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of Senate Bill 25, which will raise the sales age for tobacco products from 18 to 21:   “Preventing smoking is the best thing we can do to improve the health of our state, and reduce the growth […]




Flag Lowering in Honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019

Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday. Staff Sergeant Slutman resided in Delaware along with his family. Flags are to be returned to full staff Monday morning.     Click here […]