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State of Delaware Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit Promotes Inclusive Excellence

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2023

With more than 350 state employees representing 20 state agencies and all three branches of government, the State of Delaware renewed its commitment to sustaining a diverse, inclusive workforce during the 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Summit. With the theme “Creating a Culture of Inclusive Excellence,” this year’s summit brought together a diverse group of state employees, agency division leaders, industry professionals, civil rights experts, and thought leaders to share insights, best practices, and success stories aimed at embracing diversity and creating an inclusive culture.




Governor Carney Releases Family Services Cabinet Council’s 2023 Trauma Informed Care Report

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the Family Services Cabinet Council’s 2023 Trauma Informed Care Report. The report details the State’s progress in serving Delaware families through the trauma-informed perspective and establishes goals for the future. The report was discussed at a roundtable Thursday with First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, members of […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Thursday, October 19, 2023, until end of day Friday, October 20, 2023, to honor Delaware Capitol Police Sergeant Darold W. Weber Jr. Sergeant Weber died October 5, 2023, after suffering a medical emergency while on duty at the New Castle County Courthouse.




Governor Carney Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Standing in Solidarity with Israel

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has joined 17 governors standing in solidarity with Israel, issuing a joint letter to federal leaders to express the broad support for Israel and condemnation of terror attacks from Hamas. The governors also reaffirmed their commitment to work with the U.S. Department of State to ensure the safe return of […]




Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub chosen by Department of Energy to receive funding to advance clean energy

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 13, 2023

The United States Department of Energy announced today that the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) was selected for award negotiations to receive up to $750 million in funding from the Hydrogen Hubs program to support the development of a clean hydrogen hub–a network of hydrogen producers, consumers, and local connective infrastructure–in Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania and […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

State of Delaware Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit Promotes Inclusive Excellence

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2023

With more than 350 state employees representing 20 state agencies and all three branches of government, the State of Delaware renewed its commitment to sustaining a diverse, inclusive workforce during the 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Summit. With the theme “Creating a Culture of Inclusive Excellence,” this year’s summit brought together a diverse group of state employees, agency division leaders, industry professionals, civil rights experts, and thought leaders to share insights, best practices, and success stories aimed at embracing diversity and creating an inclusive culture.




Governor Carney Releases Family Services Cabinet Council’s 2023 Trauma Informed Care Report

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the Family Services Cabinet Council’s 2023 Trauma Informed Care Report. The report details the State’s progress in serving Delaware families through the trauma-informed perspective and establishes goals for the future. The report was discussed at a roundtable Thursday with First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, members of […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Thursday, October 19, 2023, until end of day Friday, October 20, 2023, to honor Delaware Capitol Police Sergeant Darold W. Weber Jr. Sergeant Weber died October 5, 2023, after suffering a medical emergency while on duty at the New Castle County Courthouse.




Governor Carney Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Standing in Solidarity with Israel

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has joined 17 governors standing in solidarity with Israel, issuing a joint letter to federal leaders to express the broad support for Israel and condemnation of terror attacks from Hamas. The governors also reaffirmed their commitment to work with the U.S. Department of State to ensure the safe return of […]




Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub chosen by Department of Energy to receive funding to advance clean energy

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 13, 2023

The United States Department of Energy announced today that the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) was selected for award negotiations to receive up to $750 million in funding from the Hydrogen Hubs program to support the development of a clean hydrogen hub–a network of hydrogen producers, consumers, and local connective infrastructure–in Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania and […]