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Delaware Joins U.S. Climate Alliance to Uphold Goals of Paris Agreement

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Environment | Date Posted: Monday, June 5, 2017

Governor Carney pledges support in fight against climate change WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday that Delaware has joined the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of states committed to upholding the Paris Agreement to combat climate change, after President Trump announced last week that he would withdraw the U.S. from the agreement. […]




Governor Carney Marks Milestone in Housing Delawareans in Need

Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware State Housing Authority | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 5, 2017

State Rental Assistance Program has housed 1,200 clients on 5th anniversary of collaboration NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney celebrated Monday the fifth anniversary of the State Rental Assistance Program, which has provided housing for 1,200 Delawareans through a unique collaboration supporting those in special need of help. The anniversary event took place at […]




Governor Carney Releases Initial Report of Department of Correction Independent Review

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the initial report of the Independent Review into causes of the February 1 hostage incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. A final report is due to the Governor by August 15. “I’d like to thank Judge Chapman and former U.S. Attorney Oberly. The review team has […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw U.S. from the Paris Agreement

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Environment | Date Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released a statement following President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement: “I am deeply disappointed that President Trump has chosen to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement that united nations across the globe in a fight against climate change. […]




Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Crisis

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

New laws expand access to substance abuse treatment, remove insurance barriers, and strengthen oversight of prescriptions WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 41, House Bill 91, and House Bill 100, a bipartisan package of legislation that will expand access to substance abuse treatment, strengthen oversight of opioid prescriptions, […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Delaware Joins U.S. Climate Alliance to Uphold Goals of Paris Agreement

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Environment | Date Posted: Monday, June 5, 2017

Governor Carney pledges support in fight against climate change WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday that Delaware has joined the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of states committed to upholding the Paris Agreement to combat climate change, after President Trump announced last week that he would withdraw the U.S. from the agreement. […]




Governor Carney Marks Milestone in Housing Delawareans in Need

Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware State Housing Authority | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 5, 2017

State Rental Assistance Program has housed 1,200 clients on 5th anniversary of collaboration NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney celebrated Monday the fifth anniversary of the State Rental Assistance Program, which has provided housing for 1,200 Delawareans through a unique collaboration supporting those in special need of help. The anniversary event took place at […]




Governor Carney Releases Initial Report of Department of Correction Independent Review

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the initial report of the Independent Review into causes of the February 1 hostage incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. A final report is due to the Governor by August 15. “I’d like to thank Judge Chapman and former U.S. Attorney Oberly. The review team has […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw U.S. from the Paris Agreement

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Environment | Date Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released a statement following President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement: “I am deeply disappointed that President Trump has chosen to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement that united nations across the globe in a fight against climate change. […]




Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Crisis

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

New laws expand access to substance abuse treatment, remove insurance barriers, and strengthen oversight of prescriptions WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 41, House Bill 91, and House Bill 100, a bipartisan package of legislation that will expand access to substance abuse treatment, strengthen oversight of opioid prescriptions, […]