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In Response to Addiction Epidemic, DHSS Seeks Proposals to Implement Centers of Excellence Model to Improve State’s Substance Use System of Care

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Feb. 15, 2018) – With a boost from $2 million in federal funding, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is calling for proposals to implement a Centers of Excellence model to improve the substance use system of care serving all three counties as a way to engage and treat more than […]




Governor Carney Nominates Sheldon K. Rennie as Superior Court Judge in New Castle County

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2018

Rennie has served as a Judge on the Court of Common Pleas for New Castle County since 2013 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday nominated Sheldon K. Rennie to serve as a Superior Court Judge in New Castle County. Rennie’s nomination must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate. “From his time in private […]




Governor Carney orders flags lowered for victims of Florida shooting

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2018

This morning, President Trump ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on February 19, 2018 as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence in Florida. In concurrence with the President’s order and as an expression of Delaware’s sympathy […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Christina Board’s Vote to Approve Memorandum of Understanding

Department of Education | Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 13, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday released the following statement on the Christina Board of Education’s vote to approve a Memorandum of Understanding to invest in Christina’s Wilmington schools: “Thank you to the members of the Christina Board for their important vote tonight on this MOU. This is just a first step, but […]




New ELA course helps students enter credit-bearing college courses

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Students who fare well in a new high school English course are guaranteed to enter credit-bearing English classes at Delaware colleges and universities. The Foundations of College English course was developed through funding from Strada Education Network in partnership with the Delaware Department of Education and Delaware institutions of higher education to reduce college remediation rates. This course was designed to complement the Foundations of College Math course which was developed and launched in 2014.







  Category: Office of the Governor

In Response to Addiction Epidemic, DHSS Seeks Proposals to Implement Centers of Excellence Model to Improve State’s Substance Use System of Care

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Feb. 15, 2018) – With a boost from $2 million in federal funding, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is calling for proposals to implement a Centers of Excellence model to improve the substance use system of care serving all three counties as a way to engage and treat more than […]




Governor Carney Nominates Sheldon K. Rennie as Superior Court Judge in New Castle County

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2018

Rennie has served as a Judge on the Court of Common Pleas for New Castle County since 2013 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday nominated Sheldon K. Rennie to serve as a Superior Court Judge in New Castle County. Rennie’s nomination must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate. “From his time in private […]




Governor Carney orders flags lowered for victims of Florida shooting

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 15, 2018

This morning, President Trump ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on February 19, 2018 as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence in Florida. In concurrence with the President’s order and as an expression of Delaware’s sympathy […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Christina Board’s Vote to Approve Memorandum of Understanding

Department of Education | Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 13, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday released the following statement on the Christina Board of Education’s vote to approve a Memorandum of Understanding to invest in Christina’s Wilmington schools: “Thank you to the members of the Christina Board for their important vote tonight on this MOU. This is just a first step, but […]




New ELA course helps students enter credit-bearing college courses

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Students who fare well in a new high school English course are guaranteed to enter credit-bearing English classes at Delaware colleges and universities. The Foundations of College English course was developed through funding from Strada Education Network in partnership with the Delaware Department of Education and Delaware institutions of higher education to reduce college remediation rates. This course was designed to complement the Foundations of College Math course which was developed and launched in 2014.