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Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Protect Delaware’s Coastal Waters and Economy

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

Senate Bill 200 and Senate Bill 207 will prohibit and prevent offshore drilling in Delaware’s coastal waters REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Senate Bill 200 and Senate Bill 207, two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Delaware’s coasts from offshore drilling. These pieces of legislation will help maintain high-quality coastline […]




Governor Carney Nominates Four Members to State Courts

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he intends to nominate the following four individuals for judicial appointments. The Delaware Senate plans to consider the nominations during a special session on October 3: Hon. Richard Stokes, Superior Court, Sussex County: Judge Richard Stokes has been serving on the Superior Court of the […]




DART Highlights Passenger Facility Improvements in Wilmington

Delaware Transit Corporation | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), operating DART First State, is continuing to invest in passenger facilities in Wilmington and will be replacing and installing new shelters on King Street beginning this week and continuing over the next month. The new shelters will be located at King and 3rd, King and 6th, King and 8th, King and […]




DPH URGING RESIDENTS: Don’t Wait – Get Vaccinated Against Flu Now

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Officials pushing vaccination message after flu spreads statewide and first flu-related hospitalization is confirmed  DOVER (Sept. 19, 2018) — While the “official” start of flu season is still two weeks away, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents not to wait to get vaccinated. Four cases of the flu now have been confirmed, […]




Governor Carney, Diamond State Port Corporation, Gulftainer Sign Agreement to Expand Port of Wilmington

Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Lease agreement expected to create jobs, generate as much as $600 million in new investment WILMINGTON, Del. – On Tuesday, Governor John Carney, the Diamond State Port Corporation, and GT USA Wilmington, LLC finalized an agreement that will significantly expand the Port of Wilmington, create jobs, and lead to as much as $600 million of […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Protect Delaware’s Coastal Waters and Economy

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

Senate Bill 200 and Senate Bill 207 will prohibit and prevent offshore drilling in Delaware’s coastal waters REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Senate Bill 200 and Senate Bill 207, two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Delaware’s coasts from offshore drilling. These pieces of legislation will help maintain high-quality coastline […]




Governor Carney Nominates Four Members to State Courts

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he intends to nominate the following four individuals for judicial appointments. The Delaware Senate plans to consider the nominations during a special session on October 3: Hon. Richard Stokes, Superior Court, Sussex County: Judge Richard Stokes has been serving on the Superior Court of the […]




DART Highlights Passenger Facility Improvements in Wilmington

Delaware Transit Corporation | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018

Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), operating DART First State, is continuing to invest in passenger facilities in Wilmington and will be replacing and installing new shelters on King Street beginning this week and continuing over the next month. The new shelters will be located at King and 3rd, King and 6th, King and 8th, King and […]




DPH URGING RESIDENTS: Don’t Wait – Get Vaccinated Against Flu Now

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Officials pushing vaccination message after flu spreads statewide and first flu-related hospitalization is confirmed  DOVER (Sept. 19, 2018) — While the “official” start of flu season is still two weeks away, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents not to wait to get vaccinated. Four cases of the flu now have been confirmed, […]




Governor Carney, Diamond State Port Corporation, Gulftainer Sign Agreement to Expand Port of Wilmington

Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Lease agreement expected to create jobs, generate as much as $600 million in new investment WILMINGTON, Del. – On Tuesday, Governor John Carney, the Diamond State Port Corporation, and GT USA Wilmington, LLC finalized an agreement that will significantly expand the Port of Wilmington, create jobs, and lead to as much as $600 million of […]