Governor Carney’s Statement on Proposed Modifications to the Coastal Zone Act
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2017
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on HB 190, which would responsibly modify the Coastal Zone Act: “We can and should responsibly redevelop Delaware’s industrial sites, clean them up and put them back to work for Delawareans. This legislation would allow additional flexibility for the 14 existing heavy industry […]
Governor Carney and Legislators Announce Bill to Expand Cybersecurity Protections for Delawareans
Department of Labor | Department of Technology and Information | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2017
House Bill 180, sponsored by Representative Baumbach, has bipartisan support in General Assembly DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and members of the General Assembly announced legislation on Thursday that would expand protections for Delawareans affected by computer security breaches. The bipartisan legislation, House Bill 180, is sponsored by Representative Paul Baumbach. Additional sponsors include […]
Collaboration leads to largest round of Delaware farmland preservation in several years
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2017
“I am proud to announce the largest round of Delaware farmland permanently preserved through the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Program in the last several years. This is a result of federal funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and funding from both New Castle County and Kent County,” said Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse. More than 124,000 acres of Delaware farmland are now permanently preserved for future generations, with 3,039 acres of easements selected into the state’s preservation program.
More than a dozen state and non-profit service providers collaborate at ‘One-Stop’ employment assistance meeting
Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
DOVER – More than 200 representatives from state and community agencies focused on assisting Delawareans navigate the challenging and sometimes harrowing experience of becoming gainfully employed will come together this week to further strategize on enhancing their collaborative efforts to serve their customers. The One-Stop Partner Convening provides an opportunity for front-line staff to continue […]
Governor Carney Announces Strategic Plan to Restructure Delaware’s Economic Development Efforts
Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Plan will create new public-private entity and new economic development division at the Department of State WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced a plan on Wednesday to create a public-private partnership and strategically realign Delaware’s economic development efforts, with a new focus on promoting innovation, supporting Delaware’s entrepreneurs, and leveraging private sector resources to […]
