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State of DE offices in Kent & NCC Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert

State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and New Castle Counties are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.




Governor Carney Postpones State of the State Address

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | 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

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

State of DE offices in Kent & NCC Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert

State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and New Castle Counties are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.




Governor Carney Postpones State of the State Address

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | 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

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 […]