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Governor Carney, Representative Bentz Announce Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Legislation would limit access to firearms for those considered a danger to themselves or others DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday joined Representative David Bentz, the Coalition Against Gun Violence and other members of the General Assembly in announcing the introduction of the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act. The legislation – similar […]




Governor Carney Nominates Cerron Cade as Secretary of Labor

Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Cade currently serves as Delaware’s Director of Small Business, Development, and Tourism WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced his nomination of Cerron Cade – Director of the Delaware Division of Small Business, Development, and Tourism – to serve as the next Secretary of the Delaware Department of Labor. Cade’s nomination must be […]




Governor Carney Releases Statement on Call with U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney spoke by phone on Friday with U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to express his concerns with the Trump Administration’s plan to allow oil and gas drilling off the coast of Delaware. Governor Carney released the following statement on the call, which came a day after the Governor requested a […]




Governor Carney Releases Interim Report of DOC Special Assistant

Department of Correction | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released an interim report of the Special Assistant at the Department of Correction. The six-month report publicly details progress in the Department of Correction’s efforts to implement recommendations made by the Independent Review into the events of February 1 and 2, 2017, at James T. Vaughn Correctional […]




Governor Carney Requests Meeting With Secretary Zinke to Discuss Offshore Drilling Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has sent a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, requesting a meeting to discuss the Trump Administration’s offshore drilling plan. The plan would open up areas in the Atlantic, including areas off the coast of Delaware, to new oil and gas drilling. Governor Carney will urge Secretary Zinke […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney, Representative Bentz Announce Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Legislation would limit access to firearms for those considered a danger to themselves or others DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday joined Representative David Bentz, the Coalition Against Gun Violence and other members of the General Assembly in announcing the introduction of the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act. The legislation – similar […]




Governor Carney Nominates Cerron Cade as Secretary of Labor

Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Cade currently serves as Delaware’s Director of Small Business, Development, and Tourism WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced his nomination of Cerron Cade – Director of the Delaware Division of Small Business, Development, and Tourism – to serve as the next Secretary of the Delaware Department of Labor. Cade’s nomination must be […]




Governor Carney Releases Statement on Call with U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney spoke by phone on Friday with U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to express his concerns with the Trump Administration’s plan to allow oil and gas drilling off the coast of Delaware. Governor Carney released the following statement on the call, which came a day after the Governor requested a […]




Governor Carney Releases Interim Report of DOC Special Assistant

Department of Correction | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released an interim report of the Special Assistant at the Department of Correction. The six-month report publicly details progress in the Department of Correction’s efforts to implement recommendations made by the Independent Review into the events of February 1 and 2, 2017, at James T. Vaughn Correctional […]




Governor Carney Requests Meeting With Secretary Zinke to Discuss Offshore Drilling Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has sent a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, requesting a meeting to discuss the Trump Administration’s offshore drilling plan. The plan would open up areas in the Atlantic, including areas off the coast of Delaware, to new oil and gas drilling. Governor Carney will urge Secretary Zinke […]