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  Category: Office of the Governor


DNREC announces release of Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee Report

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has released the Final Report and Recommendations of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC). The report contains the committee’s recommendations regarding the regulatory approach and content of new regulations for Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act governing conversion permits.




Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Nominations for individuals and organizations in the arts will be accepted through June 28 Wilmington, Del. (May 15, 2019) – Delaware’s Governor’s Awards for the Arts recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nominees should be […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on House Passage of Plastic Bag Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney issued the following statement on Delaware House passage of House Bill 130, legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags: “Plastic bags are a significant source of litter in our state – stuck in trees and discarded on the side of the road. We know that very few plastic bags […]




Governor Carney Announces Appointments of Student, Teacher to State Board of Education

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 10, 2019

Appointments will bring new perspective, ideas to board WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney has appointed a former State Teacher of the Year and a rising high school senior to serve on the State Board of Education. Lea Wainwright, Delaware’s 2014 State Teacher of the Year, and Dorcas Olatunji, a Charter School of Wilmington student, […]




State of Delaware Employees Honored for Team Excellence, Excellence and Commitment in State Service, and Heroism

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 9, 2019

Event held during the celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11, 2019   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Cabinet members, and the business community on Thursday celebrated Public Service Recognition Week by applauding the extraordinary work of Delaware’s public servants and recognizing state employees that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their work. […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

DNREC announces release of Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee Report

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has released the Final Report and Recommendations of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC). The report contains the committee’s recommendations regarding the regulatory approach and content of new regulations for Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act governing conversion permits.




Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Nominations for individuals and organizations in the arts will be accepted through June 28 Wilmington, Del. (May 15, 2019) – Delaware’s Governor’s Awards for the Arts recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nominees should be […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on House Passage of Plastic Bag Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney issued the following statement on Delaware House passage of House Bill 130, legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags: “Plastic bags are a significant source of litter in our state – stuck in trees and discarded on the side of the road. We know that very few plastic bags […]




Governor Carney Announces Appointments of Student, Teacher to State Board of Education

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 10, 2019

Appointments will bring new perspective, ideas to board WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor John Carney has appointed a former State Teacher of the Year and a rising high school senior to serve on the State Board of Education. Lea Wainwright, Delaware’s 2014 State Teacher of the Year, and Dorcas Olatunji, a Charter School of Wilmington student, […]




State of Delaware Employees Honored for Team Excellence, Excellence and Commitment in State Service, and Heroism

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 9, 2019

Event held during the celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11, 2019   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Cabinet members, and the business community on Thursday celebrated Public Service Recognition Week by applauding the extraordinary work of Delaware’s public servants and recognizing state employees that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their work. […]