Governor Carney Announces Selection to Lead DOE’s New Office of Improvement & Innovation
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Dorrell Green, Assistant Superintendent at Brandywine School District, is a former teacher and school leader in Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that Dorrell Green – a long-time Delaware educator with a proven track record in school improvement – will lead the Delaware Department of Education’s new Office of Improvement & […]
Governor Carney’s Statement on Delaware’s Wildfire Crew Assisting West Coast States
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 7, 2017
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement commending Delaware Forest Service’s wildfire crew prior to the mobilization of the 20-person team that will battle wildfires in the Rocky Mountain region. “Delaware’s wildfire crew is a group of well-trained volunteers and public servants who will leave the safety and comfort of […]
Nominations Open for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards
Delaware Health and Social Services | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017
NEW CASTLE (July 3, 2017) – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 11. These awards recognize the important contributions Delaware’s volunteers, 18 and older, make to their communities. “Thousands of Delawareans give their time and effort each year, volunteering in their […]
Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Plan, Capping General Assembly Session
Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017
Session included measures to improve Delaware’s economy, create jobs, reform the Department of Correction, and combat addiction crisis Highlights of the 2017 legislative session include: Restructuring Economic Development: House Bill 226 restructures the way Delaware attracts good-paying jobs to Delaware and keeps them here, with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and small business development. Modernizing […]
Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly’s Failure to Pass a Budget
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, July 1, 2017
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney early Saturday morning issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s failure to reach a budget agreement: “I’m deeply disappointed that the General Assembly has failed to reach an agreement to pass a balanced budget, and a responsible long-term financial plan. The people of Delaware expect us to responsibly […]
