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Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s General Obligation Bonds Again Earn Triple-A Ratings and Attract Excellent Pricing

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware has once again received the highest possible AAA/Aaa ratings from the nation’s top rating services. The State of Delaware received competitive bids on Tuesday for its upcoming sale of $359 million of General Obligation Bonds. The State’s bonds carry the highest possible ratings assigned by […]




DSB Highlights Activities for National Small Business Week/Month 2024

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2024

There are nearly 28-thousand small businesses in the State of Delaware. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small businesses, their courage, community efforts, and hard work. The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is highlighting activities that do this taking place during National Small Business Month, and National Small Business Week (NSBW April 28 – May 4, 2024).




Governor Carney Announces Opening of Application Period for Student Representative on State Board of Education

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 22, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is open through Monday, May 6, 2024. The application can be found on the State Board of Education website.   Governor Carney appointed the first-ever student representative to the State Board of Education […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, April 20, 2024, to honor former Senator Robert Marshall, a lifelong Delawarean and longtime public servant on the day of his interment.




Delaware Advances Toward 1 Million Tree Planting Goal

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Forest Service | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 5, 2024

The Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) is making significant progress toward the goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030. The initiative has awarded funding to seven new projects, which will push the total count beyond 200,000 trees this year.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s General Obligation Bonds Again Earn Triple-A Ratings and Attract Excellent Pricing

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware has once again received the highest possible AAA/Aaa ratings from the nation’s top rating services. The State of Delaware received competitive bids on Tuesday for its upcoming sale of $359 million of General Obligation Bonds. The State’s bonds carry the highest possible ratings assigned by […]




DSB Highlights Activities for National Small Business Week/Month 2024

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2024

There are nearly 28-thousand small businesses in the State of Delaware. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small businesses, their courage, community efforts, and hard work. The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is highlighting activities that do this taking place during National Small Business Month, and National Small Business Week (NSBW April 28 – May 4, 2024).




Governor Carney Announces Opening of Application Period for Student Representative on State Board of Education

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 22, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is open through Monday, May 6, 2024. The application can be found on the State Board of Education website.   Governor Carney appointed the first-ever student representative to the State Board of Education […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, April 20, 2024, to honor former Senator Robert Marshall, a lifelong Delawarean and longtime public servant on the day of his interment.




Delaware Advances Toward 1 Million Tree Planting Goal

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Forest Service | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 5, 2024

The Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) is making significant progress toward the goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030. The initiative has awarded funding to seven new projects, which will push the total count beyond 200,000 trees this year.