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Governor Carney, Christina School District, CEA Sign MOU to Improve Wilmington Schools

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Delaware, the Christina School District and the Christina Education Association (CEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday that seeks to improve educational outcomes for students in the City of Wilmington. Christina Superintendent Richard Gregg, Christina Board President George Evans, and CEA President Darren Tyson joined Dr. Susan […]




Governor Carney Signs Rep. J. Johnson Bill to Reduce Aesthetics Licensing Barriers

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

Measure helps improve job opportunities for those with criminal histories DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed legislation Thursday that would help improve employment and training opportunities for Delawareans with criminal histories seeking cosmetology and barbering licensure. Sponsored by Rep. J.J. Johnson, House Bill 97 removes licensing roadblocks so a criminal history will not stand in […]




UPDATE: Governor Carney to Lift Level I Driving Warning at 5:00 p.m.

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

UPDATE: Governor Carney has lifted the Level I Driving Warning for New Castle County, effective at 5:00 p.m. “While we continue to encourage motorists to use caution, we are able to lift the driving restriction with conditions improving countywide,” said Governor Carney. “Thank you to Delawareans for their caution throughout the storm, and to DelDOT […]




Governor Carney to FERC: Utility Customers Should Receive Benefit of Tax Savings

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Governor petitions FERC to require that utilities pass along savings of tax cuts to Delaware residents, businesses WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, urging FERC Commissioners to require utilities to pass along savings of recent federal income tax reductions to their customers – the residents and […]




New “Text-to-911” Feature Now Available Statewide

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Governor Carney conducted live demonstration of the system to show enhanced capabilities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday recognized that Delaware’s 911 centers are now equipped to accept emergency requests for help through text message. Today Delaware announced that all 911 centers statewide are ready to receive text messages in the time […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney, Christina School District, CEA Sign MOU to Improve Wilmington Schools

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Delaware, the Christina School District and the Christina Education Association (CEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday that seeks to improve educational outcomes for students in the City of Wilmington. Christina Superintendent Richard Gregg, Christina Board President George Evans, and CEA President Darren Tyson joined Dr. Susan […]




Governor Carney Signs Rep. J. Johnson Bill to Reduce Aesthetics Licensing Barriers

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

Measure helps improve job opportunities for those with criminal histories DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed legislation Thursday that would help improve employment and training opportunities for Delawareans with criminal histories seeking cosmetology and barbering licensure. Sponsored by Rep. J.J. Johnson, House Bill 97 removes licensing roadblocks so a criminal history will not stand in […]




UPDATE: Governor Carney to Lift Level I Driving Warning at 5:00 p.m.

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

UPDATE: Governor Carney has lifted the Level I Driving Warning for New Castle County, effective at 5:00 p.m. “While we continue to encourage motorists to use caution, we are able to lift the driving restriction with conditions improving countywide,” said Governor Carney. “Thank you to Delawareans for their caution throughout the storm, and to DelDOT […]




Governor Carney to FERC: Utility Customers Should Receive Benefit of Tax Savings

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Governor petitions FERC to require that utilities pass along savings of tax cuts to Delaware residents, businesses WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, urging FERC Commissioners to require utilities to pass along savings of recent federal income tax reductions to their customers – the residents and […]




New “Text-to-911” Feature Now Available Statewide

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018

Governor Carney conducted live demonstration of the system to show enhanced capabilities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday recognized that Delaware’s 911 centers are now equipped to accept emergency requests for help through text message. Today Delaware announced that all 911 centers statewide are ready to receive text messages in the time […]