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Governor Carney Releases Statement on Delaware State Housing Authority Director Young’s resignation

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 9, 2024

DOVER, DE – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on Director Eugene Young Jr.’s decision to step down March 8, 2024, from his current role as the head of the Delaware State Housing Authority. Director Young has served as the agency’s leader since 2021.   “Eugene is a strong leader dedicated to public service. […]




More Than 91,000 Bags of Trash Collected from Delaware Roads in 2023

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and its partners collected 91,810 bags of trash in 2023 in the ongoing effort to Keep DE Litter Free. The work was performed by DelDOT Maintenance & Operations employees, DART, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway efforts, the Work A Day Earn A Pay Program, and with help from the Delaware Department of the […]




Div. of Small Business – Announces Fall 2023 EDGE Grant Winners

Governor John Carney | Small Business | The Economy | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The DE Div. of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses Tuesday Feb. 6, as winners of the seventh round of the EDGE grant competition.




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 2, 2024

With the passing of former Delaware State Senator Myrna L. Bair on January 29, 2024, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, until end of day Wednesday, February 7, 2024, as a mark of respect for Mrs. Bair and her service to Delaware.




Downtown Dover Revitalization to Get Boost With $25 Million in State Funding

Governor John Carney | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Bond Bill will fund new residences, businesses, parking   DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney and Dover-area legislators on Thursday announced the State’s plan to invest more than $25 million in three priority projects for revitalizing downtown Dover.   “The State of Delaware has a vested interest […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Releases Statement on Delaware State Housing Authority Director Young’s resignation

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 9, 2024

DOVER, DE – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on Director Eugene Young Jr.’s decision to step down March 8, 2024, from his current role as the head of the Delaware State Housing Authority. Director Young has served as the agency’s leader since 2021.   “Eugene is a strong leader dedicated to public service. […]




More Than 91,000 Bags of Trash Collected from Delaware Roads in 2023

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and its partners collected 91,810 bags of trash in 2023 in the ongoing effort to Keep DE Litter Free. The work was performed by DelDOT Maintenance & Operations employees, DART, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway efforts, the Work A Day Earn A Pay Program, and with help from the Delaware Department of the […]




Div. of Small Business – Announces Fall 2023 EDGE Grant Winners

Governor John Carney | Small Business | The Economy | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The DE Div. of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses Tuesday Feb. 6, as winners of the seventh round of the EDGE grant competition.




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 2, 2024

With the passing of former Delaware State Senator Myrna L. Bair on January 29, 2024, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, until end of day Wednesday, February 7, 2024, as a mark of respect for Mrs. Bair and her service to Delaware.




Downtown Dover Revitalization to Get Boost With $25 Million in State Funding

Governor John Carney | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Bond Bill will fund new residences, businesses, parking   DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney and Dover-area legislators on Thursday announced the State’s plan to invest more than $25 million in three priority projects for revitalizing downtown Dover.   “The State of Delaware has a vested interest […]