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  Category: Office of the Governor


Delaware Has Preserved 143,000 Acres of Farmland After 25th Round

Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Delaware announced its 25th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of 3,695 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 143,000 acres of farmland for future generations.




Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage to $15

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15. “Delawareans who go to work full time shouldn’t be living in poverty,” said Governor Carney. “I am proud to sign Senate Bill 15 today, gradually increasing the […]




Governor Carney Lifts COVID-19 State of Emergency

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 12, 2021

Governor John Carney on Monday signed an order that lifts the COVID-19 State of Emergency effective at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13. Governor Carney first issued the State of Emergency on March 13, 2020 to control the spread of COVID-19 in Delaware communities.




STATEMENT: Governor Carney on Appointment to Council of Governors by President Biden

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 8, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on his appointment to the President’s Council of Governors: “I’m proud to join the bipartisan Council of Governors to help strengthen cooperation between our states and the federal government on a range of threats facing our country – from extreme weather to public health challenges,” said […]




Governor Carney Announces Summer Acceleration Milestones

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2021

 Governor John Carney announced the progress underway with summer acceleration and encouraged Delaware families to take advantage of the free services offered by their districts and charter schools.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Delaware Has Preserved 143,000 Acres of Farmland After 25th Round

Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Delaware announced its 25th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of 3,695 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 143,000 acres of farmland for future generations.




Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage to $15

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15. “Delawareans who go to work full time shouldn’t be living in poverty,” said Governor Carney. “I am proud to sign Senate Bill 15 today, gradually increasing the […]




Governor Carney Lifts COVID-19 State of Emergency

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 12, 2021

Governor John Carney on Monday signed an order that lifts the COVID-19 State of Emergency effective at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13. Governor Carney first issued the State of Emergency on March 13, 2020 to control the spread of COVID-19 in Delaware communities.




STATEMENT: Governor Carney on Appointment to Council of Governors by President Biden

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 8, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on his appointment to the President’s Council of Governors: “I’m proud to join the bipartisan Council of Governors to help strengthen cooperation between our states and the federal government on a range of threats facing our country – from extreme weather to public health challenges,” said […]




Governor Carney Announces Summer Acceleration Milestones

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2021

 Governor John Carney announced the progress underway with summer acceleration and encouraged Delaware families to take advantage of the free services offered by their districts and charter schools.