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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor John Carney Takes Oath as Delaware’s 74th Governor

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Hundreds attend Legislative Hall Ceremony and Public Greeting Dover, Del. – Governor John Carney took the oath of office to become Delaware’s 74th Governor on Tuesday, pledging to lead Delaware’s economy through a period of transition, address the state’s long-term budget challenges, confront crime in Wilmington and strengthen Delaware’s education system. Surrounded by family and […]




Inauguration Day Schedule for January 17, 2017

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Interfaith Prayer Service WHAT: Governor-elect Carney and Lieutenant Governor-elect Hall-Long will join attendees at Whatcoat United Methodist Church for a pre-Inaugural interfaith prayer service. WHO:Governor-elect John Carney Lieutenant Governor-elect Bethany Hall-Long Reverend Elmer Davis, Whatcoat United Methodist Church Rabbi Michael Scott Beals, Congregation Beth Shalom Father John Hopkins, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church WHEN: […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: A Message of Thanks to the People of Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

Dover, DE – In his final weekly message, Governor Markell expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the state. Speaking to the people of Delaware, he reflects on how far we have come since the state was hit by the Great Recession, recognizing the thousands of Delawareans who have contributed to tremendous progress.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: A Message of Thanks to the People of Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

As my time in office ends, I am so thankful for the opportunity to have served our state and the people of Delaware. We have come so far together – from the depths of the Great Recession to the best job growth in the region, while strengthening our schools, protecting our environment, and creating more opportunity for people of all backgrounds.




Governor Markell Presents Final Recommended Budget

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2017

Governor Jack Markell today unveiled a balanced Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal that promotes increased job and educational opportunities for Delawareans, while maintaining fiscal responsibility that has repeatedly earned the state a AAA rating.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor John Carney Takes Oath as Delaware’s 74th Governor

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Hundreds attend Legislative Hall Ceremony and Public Greeting Dover, Del. – Governor John Carney took the oath of office to become Delaware’s 74th Governor on Tuesday, pledging to lead Delaware’s economy through a period of transition, address the state’s long-term budget challenges, confront crime in Wilmington and strengthen Delaware’s education system. Surrounded by family and […]




Inauguration Day Schedule for January 17, 2017

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Interfaith Prayer Service WHAT: Governor-elect Carney and Lieutenant Governor-elect Hall-Long will join attendees at Whatcoat United Methodist Church for a pre-Inaugural interfaith prayer service. WHO:Governor-elect John Carney Lieutenant Governor-elect Bethany Hall-Long Reverend Elmer Davis, Whatcoat United Methodist Church Rabbi Michael Scott Beals, Congregation Beth Shalom Father John Hopkins, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church WHEN: […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: A Message of Thanks to the People of Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

Dover, DE – In his final weekly message, Governor Markell expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the state. Speaking to the people of Delaware, he reflects on how far we have come since the state was hit by the Great Recession, recognizing the thousands of Delawareans who have contributed to tremendous progress.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: A Message of Thanks to the People of Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017

As my time in office ends, I am so thankful for the opportunity to have served our state and the people of Delaware. We have come so far together – from the depths of the Great Recession to the best job growth in the region, while strengthening our schools, protecting our environment, and creating more opportunity for people of all backgrounds.




Governor Markell Presents Final Recommended Budget

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2017

Governor Jack Markell today unveiled a balanced Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal that promotes increased job and educational opportunities for Delawareans, while maintaining fiscal responsibility that has repeatedly earned the state a AAA rating.