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Governor Carney Issues Statement on Richard “Mouse” Smith

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 3, 2025

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the passing of Wilmington leader and Delaware NAACP President Richard “Mouse” Smith:     “Tracey and I were so sorry to hear of Mouse’s passing. In many ways my relationship with Mouse felt like what I imagine an older brother to be like. He […]




Governor Carney Issues Statement on Presidential Citizens Medal

News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 2, 2025

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on President Biden awarding Louis L. Redding and Chief Judge Collins Seitz, Sr. with the Presidential Citizens Medal: “I want to thank President Biden for recognizing the impact of the work of attorney Louis L. Redding and Chief Judge Collins Seitz, Sr. on our country. […]




DHR Report Highlights Success of Replacing Bachelor’s Degree Requirement With Relevant Experience in Select State Jobs

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) released its Job Requirement Project Report, demonstrating the positive outcomes of removing mandatory bachelor’s degree requirements in favor of relevant experience for certain state jobs.




Lowering of Flags for the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 30, 2024

Governor Carney issued the following statement on the former President’s passing: “President Carter was a man of great faith and that faith inspired his service as Governor of Georgia and later as President of the United States. He was perhaps best known for the work he did after leaving office. He was a champion for peace and human rights at home and around the globe and was recognized for his efforts with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. And he inspired many with the work he did for Habitat for Humanity well into his 90s. President Carter truly embodied what it means to be a public servant and we are grateful for the legacy he leaves behind.”




Governor Carney Issues Statement on Death of Former President Carter

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, December 29, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney issued the following statement Sunday on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. “Today, Tracey and I learned the sad news of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a man of great faith and that faith inspired his service as Governor of Georgia and later as President of […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Issues Statement on Richard “Mouse” Smith

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 3, 2025

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the passing of Wilmington leader and Delaware NAACP President Richard “Mouse” Smith:     “Tracey and I were so sorry to hear of Mouse’s passing. In many ways my relationship with Mouse felt like what I imagine an older brother to be like. He […]




Governor Carney Issues Statement on Presidential Citizens Medal

News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 2, 2025

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on President Biden awarding Louis L. Redding and Chief Judge Collins Seitz, Sr. with the Presidential Citizens Medal: “I want to thank President Biden for recognizing the impact of the work of attorney Louis L. Redding and Chief Judge Collins Seitz, Sr. on our country. […]




DHR Report Highlights Success of Replacing Bachelor’s Degree Requirement With Relevant Experience in Select State Jobs

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) released its Job Requirement Project Report, demonstrating the positive outcomes of removing mandatory bachelor’s degree requirements in favor of relevant experience for certain state jobs.




Lowering of Flags for the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 30, 2024

Governor Carney issued the following statement on the former President’s passing: “President Carter was a man of great faith and that faith inspired his service as Governor of Georgia and later as President of the United States. He was perhaps best known for the work he did after leaving office. He was a champion for peace and human rights at home and around the globe and was recognized for his efforts with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. And he inspired many with the work he did for Habitat for Humanity well into his 90s. President Carter truly embodied what it means to be a public servant and we are grateful for the legacy he leaves behind.”




Governor Carney Issues Statement on Death of Former President Carter

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, December 29, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney issued the following statement Sunday on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. “Today, Tracey and I learned the sad news of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a man of great faith and that faith inspired his service as Governor of Georgia and later as President of […]