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Governor Carney Will Sign Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Crisis

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017

Legislation expands access to substance abuse treatment, and strengthens oversight of prescriptions WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday will sign into law Senate Bill 41, House Bill 91, and House Bill 100, a package of legislation that will expand access to substance abuse treatment, strengthen oversight of opiate prescription patterns and combat Delaware’s […]




Governor Carney Highlights Resources for Memorial Day Weekend Plans

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017

Resources include travel, event smartphone apps WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney highlighted Friday resources for Delaware residents and visitors to utilize Memorial Day weekend: “Delaware’s beaches, state parks and dining and hospitality sector attract millions of visitors to our state, are key drivers of our $3.1 billion tourism industry and improve the quality of […]




Delaware to Participate in NGA’s Bipartisan Health Reform Learning Network

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017

Initiative will help states anticipate effects of federal health care changes, and discuss new ways to reduce costs WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that Delaware has been selected as one of 14 states to participate in the Governors’ Bipartisan Health Reform Learning Network – an initiative led by the National Governors […]




LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY: Governor Carney Signs Bill to Reduce Dropout Rate

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Legislation sponsored by Representative Matthews and Senator McDowell WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has signed House Bill 23, legislation aimed at reducing the dropout rate in Delaware’s public schools. Representative Sean Matthews and Senator Harris McDowell sponsored the legislation. “All of Delaware’s students deserve an equal opportunity to learn and succeed,” said Governor Carney. […]




New Fresh Start program helping families hurt by foreclosure during recession

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2017

DOVER — A new state program is designed to help families and individuals who have experienced foreclosures, job loss, or other financial difficulties stemming from the financial crisis that began in 2008, Governor John Carney and other officials announced today. Fresh Start, a partnership between the Delaware State Housing Authority and the state’s financial empowerment […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Will Sign Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Crisis

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017

Legislation expands access to substance abuse treatment, and strengthens oversight of prescriptions WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday will sign into law Senate Bill 41, House Bill 91, and House Bill 100, a package of legislation that will expand access to substance abuse treatment, strengthen oversight of opiate prescription patterns and combat Delaware’s […]




Governor Carney Highlights Resources for Memorial Day Weekend Plans

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017

Resources include travel, event smartphone apps WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney highlighted Friday resources for Delaware residents and visitors to utilize Memorial Day weekend: “Delaware’s beaches, state parks and dining and hospitality sector attract millions of visitors to our state, are key drivers of our $3.1 billion tourism industry and improve the quality of […]




Delaware to Participate in NGA’s Bipartisan Health Reform Learning Network

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017

Initiative will help states anticipate effects of federal health care changes, and discuss new ways to reduce costs WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that Delaware has been selected as one of 14 states to participate in the Governors’ Bipartisan Health Reform Learning Network – an initiative led by the National Governors […]




LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY: Governor Carney Signs Bill to Reduce Dropout Rate

Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Legislation sponsored by Representative Matthews and Senator McDowell WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has signed House Bill 23, legislation aimed at reducing the dropout rate in Delaware’s public schools. Representative Sean Matthews and Senator Harris McDowell sponsored the legislation. “All of Delaware’s students deserve an equal opportunity to learn and succeed,” said Governor Carney. […]




New Fresh Start program helping families hurt by foreclosure during recession

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2017

DOVER — A new state program is designed to help families and individuals who have experienced foreclosures, job loss, or other financial difficulties stemming from the financial crisis that began in 2008, Governor John Carney and other officials announced today. Fresh Start, a partnership between the Delaware State Housing Authority and the state’s financial empowerment […]