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Governor Carney’s Statement on Defeat of Equal Rights Amendment

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 9, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate vote to defeat an Equal Rights Amendment to Delaware’s Constitution: “I am disappointed in today’s vote in the Delaware Senate to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment. This legislation is an opportunity for us to lay out clearly in the […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on DuPont’s Purchase of Newark Manufacturing Facility

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 9, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on DuPont’s announcement of the company’s $45 million purchase and expansion of a facility in Newark to manufacture the specialized engineered material Kalrez: “DuPont’s announcement on Wednesday reaffirms that Delaware remains a great place for any company to put down roots, grow and […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly’s Final Passage of ‘Aiden’s Law’

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 9, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of “Aiden’s Law,” which will ensure a coordinated plan of care for infants born addicted or exposed to drugs, and for their families.   “This legislation will help us care for the most vulnerable Delawareans. It will […]




Visit Delaware Showcases Endless Discoveries with 360 Virtual Tour for National Travel and Tourism Week

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, May 7, 2018

WILMINGTON – You can now see Delaware like never before with a breathtaking virtual tour of the state’s endless discoveries. At Nemours Estate Monday, as part of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), Governor John Carney, Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and Delaware Tourism Director Liz Keller showcased the experience that takes visitors on […]




Delaware Falls Four Spots in Commonwealth Fund’s 2018 State Health Scorecard; Secretary Walker Says Health Care Spending and Better Outcomes Must Be Aligned

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2018

NEW CASTLE (May 3, 2018) – Ranking in the bottom half of states in a variety of health measures, including adults who smoke, annual diabetes treatment testing, and adults who are obese, Delaware fell four spots in The Commonwealth Fund’s 2018 Scorecard on State Health System Performance released today. Delaware ranked 22nd among all the […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney’s Statement on Defeat of Equal Rights Amendment

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 9, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate vote to defeat an Equal Rights Amendment to Delaware’s Constitution: “I am disappointed in today’s vote in the Delaware Senate to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment. This legislation is an opportunity for us to lay out clearly in the […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on DuPont’s Purchase of Newark Manufacturing Facility

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 9, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on DuPont’s announcement of the company’s $45 million purchase and expansion of a facility in Newark to manufacture the specialized engineered material Kalrez: “DuPont’s announcement on Wednesday reaffirms that Delaware remains a great place for any company to put down roots, grow and […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly’s Final Passage of ‘Aiden’s Law’

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 9, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s final passage of “Aiden’s Law,” which will ensure a coordinated plan of care for infants born addicted or exposed to drugs, and for their families.   “This legislation will help us care for the most vulnerable Delawareans. It will […]




Visit Delaware Showcases Endless Discoveries with 360 Virtual Tour for National Travel and Tourism Week

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, May 7, 2018

WILMINGTON – You can now see Delaware like never before with a breathtaking virtual tour of the state’s endless discoveries. At Nemours Estate Monday, as part of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), Governor John Carney, Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and Delaware Tourism Director Liz Keller showcased the experience that takes visitors on […]




Delaware Falls Four Spots in Commonwealth Fund’s 2018 State Health Scorecard; Secretary Walker Says Health Care Spending and Better Outcomes Must Be Aligned

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2018

NEW CASTLE (May 3, 2018) – Ranking in the bottom half of states in a variety of health measures, including adults who smoke, annual diabetes treatment testing, and adults who are obese, Delaware fell four spots in The Commonwealth Fund’s 2018 Scorecard on State Health System Performance released today. Delaware ranked 22nd among all the […]