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Governor Carney: EPA can’t let other states pollute Delaware’s air

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018

Op-ed by Governor John Carney Watching a Blue Rocks game. Sitting by the pool. Walking along the Rehoboth boardwalk. For most of us, that’s what summertime means. It’s a time of fun and relaxation. But for the majority of Delawareans with asthma or other breathing problems, summer can be a nightmare. That’s because Delaware’s air […]




Newly Published Book Explores Life and Legacy of Delaware Statesman John Dickinson

Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018

A new anthology of essays and lectures published by the Delaware Heritage Commission explores the life and career of John Dickinson, whose influential role as a colonial patriot and statesman of the early Republic earned him the nickname “Penman of the Revolution.”




Governor Carney Nominates Claire DeMatteis to UD Board of Trustees

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 8, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on his nomination of Claire DeMatteis to serve on the University of Delaware Board of Trustees: “From her time serving as a top aide to then-Senator Joe Biden, to her extensive private sector experience, Claire has demonstrated sound judgment and leadership, and has […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Equal Rights Amendment

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 7, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the Senate and House votes to pass the first leg of the Equal Rights Amendment: “Thank you to members of the Delaware House and Senate for their vote to approve the first leg of the Equal Rights Amendment to Delaware’s Constitution. This […]




Governor Carney Hosts Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Woodburn

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 7, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney hosted 30 guests on Wednesday night at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at Woodburn, including members of Delaware’s Muslim community and statewide elected officials. The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes the daily fasting during the month of Ramadan, which ends the evening of June 14 this […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney: EPA can’t let other states pollute Delaware’s air

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018

Op-ed by Governor John Carney Watching a Blue Rocks game. Sitting by the pool. Walking along the Rehoboth boardwalk. For most of us, that’s what summertime means. It’s a time of fun and relaxation. But for the majority of Delawareans with asthma or other breathing problems, summer can be a nightmare. That’s because Delaware’s air […]




Newly Published Book Explores Life and Legacy of Delaware Statesman John Dickinson

Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018

A new anthology of essays and lectures published by the Delaware Heritage Commission explores the life and career of John Dickinson, whose influential role as a colonial patriot and statesman of the early Republic earned him the nickname “Penman of the Revolution.”




Governor Carney Nominates Claire DeMatteis to UD Board of Trustees

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 8, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on his nomination of Claire DeMatteis to serve on the University of Delaware Board of Trustees: “From her time serving as a top aide to then-Senator Joe Biden, to her extensive private sector experience, Claire has demonstrated sound judgment and leadership, and has […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Equal Rights Amendment

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 7, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the Senate and House votes to pass the first leg of the Equal Rights Amendment: “Thank you to members of the Delaware House and Senate for their vote to approve the first leg of the Equal Rights Amendment to Delaware’s Constitution. This […]




Governor Carney Hosts Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Woodburn

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 7, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney hosted 30 guests on Wednesday night at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at Woodburn, including members of Delaware’s Muslim community and statewide elected officials. The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes the daily fasting during the month of Ramadan, which ends the evening of June 14 this […]