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  Category: Office of the Governor


New Motorcycle Helmet Law Aims to Reduce Fatalities

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2023

SB 86 will require anyone obtaining a new motorcycle endorsement starting September 1, 2023, to wear a helmet and eye protection during the first two years of their endorsement. A civil penalty will be assessed to those found to be in violation.




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags for International Overdose Awareness Day

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Governor John Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, as declared by Senate Joint Resolution 2.




DelDOT Releases NEVI Plan Requests for Proposals

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2023

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces the opening of requests for proposals for the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan. The NEVI program will provide a total of $17.5 million to Delaware over a five-year period to deploy fast and reliable electric vehicle charging stations along highways. The goal of NEVI, part of […]




Governor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Environmental Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 3, 2023

Governor Carney joined members of the General Assembly, members of his Cabinet, and advocates on Thursday to sign multiple pieces of legislation aimed at tackling climate change in Delaware.




Delaware Governor John Carney Sworn in as New ACHP Member

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 3, 2023

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin today administered the oath of office to new ACHP Governor Member John Carney, the governor of Delaware. President Joe Biden appointed Carney to the ACHP for a term ending June 2025.







  Category: Office of the Governor

New Motorcycle Helmet Law Aims to Reduce Fatalities

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2023

SB 86 will require anyone obtaining a new motorcycle endorsement starting September 1, 2023, to wear a helmet and eye protection during the first two years of their endorsement. A civil penalty will be assessed to those found to be in violation.




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags for International Overdose Awareness Day

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Governor John Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, as declared by Senate Joint Resolution 2.




DelDOT Releases NEVI Plan Requests for Proposals

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 10, 2023

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces the opening of requests for proposals for the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan. The NEVI program will provide a total of $17.5 million to Delaware over a five-year period to deploy fast and reliable electric vehicle charging stations along highways. The goal of NEVI, part of […]




Governor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Environmental Legislation

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 3, 2023

Governor Carney joined members of the General Assembly, members of his Cabinet, and advocates on Thursday to sign multiple pieces of legislation aimed at tackling climate change in Delaware.




Delaware Governor John Carney Sworn in as New ACHP Member

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 3, 2023

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin today administered the oath of office to new ACHP Governor Member John Carney, the governor of Delaware. President Joe Biden appointed Carney to the ACHP for a term ending June 2025.