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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Carney Postpones State of the State Address

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney has postponed the State of the State Address due to illness. The Governor has a fever and mild symptoms, but is in good spirits. The Governor’s State of the State Address will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.




Governor Carney Nominates Terra Taylor as DOC Commissioner

Department of Correction | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Terra Taylor to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). Taylor’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate. “Terra’s years of experience within the Department of Correction— starting from her time as a Probation Officer to Chief of Community Corrections to Deputy Commissioner to Acting […]




State of DE offices in NCC & Kent Counties will open at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, State of Delaware offices in New Castle and Kent Counties will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees in New Castle and Kent Counties do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.




Governor Carney’s Statement on Ted Blunt

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024

Flags to be lowered on day of interment   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney issued the following statement on the passing of former Wilmington City Council President Ted Blunt:   “Tracey and I were saddened today to learn of the passing of Ted Blunt. Ted was a devoted husband and father, and a true public servant who […]




Road Fatalities Decrease in 2023 from 2022 High

Delaware State Police | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Pedestrian Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024

137 fatalities were recorded on Delaware roads in 2023, a 16 percent decrease from 2022 when 164 fatalities occurred. Fatalities were down across all modes of transportation with a 13 percent reduction in pedestrian fatalities; 29 percent reduction in bicyclist fatalities; and a 32 percent reduction in motorcyclist fatalities from last year. “Reducing fatalities on […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Carney Postpones State of the State Address

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney has postponed the State of the State Address due to illness. The Governor has a fever and mild symptoms, but is in good spirits. The Governor’s State of the State Address will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.




Governor Carney Nominates Terra Taylor as DOC Commissioner

Department of Correction | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Terra Taylor to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). Taylor’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate. “Terra’s years of experience within the Department of Correction— starting from her time as a Probation Officer to Chief of Community Corrections to Deputy Commissioner to Acting […]




State of DE offices in NCC & Kent Counties will open at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, State of Delaware offices in New Castle and Kent Counties will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees in New Castle and Kent Counties do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.




Governor Carney’s Statement on Ted Blunt

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024

Flags to be lowered on day of interment   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney issued the following statement on the passing of former Wilmington City Council President Ted Blunt:   “Tracey and I were saddened today to learn of the passing of Ted Blunt. Ted was a devoted husband and father, and a true public servant who […]




Road Fatalities Decrease in 2023 from 2022 High

Delaware State Police | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Pedestrian Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024

137 fatalities were recorded on Delaware roads in 2023, a 16 percent decrease from 2022 when 164 fatalities occurred. Fatalities were down across all modes of transportation with a 13 percent reduction in pedestrian fatalities; 29 percent reduction in bicyclist fatalities; and a 32 percent reduction in motorcyclist fatalities from last year. “Reducing fatalities on […]