Governor Carney Signs Paid Family Leave Legislation
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 1 into law surrounded by members of the General Assembly and advocates. This legislation creates a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, offering eligible Delaware workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to address a worker’s own serious health condition; to care for a family member with a serious health condition; to bond and care for a new child; or to address the impact of a family member’s military deployment.
DNREC, Delaware Center for the Inland Bays To Host Water Family Fest Saturday, May 14
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) are again partnering to host Water Family Fest and Annual Native Plant Sale.
US Wind and Ørsted Conducting Offshore Wind Research
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2022
Visitors to Delaware Seashore State Park will see an increase in activity in the coming months as US Wind and Ørsted, two offshore wind energy development companies, conduct research and collect data to determine the best path forward for their wind projects.
Gov. Carney Celebrates 150th Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach
Department of Agriculture | Department of Education | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Forest Service | Newsroom | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, May 6, 2022
Governor John C. Carney, Jr. celebrated the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day at Rehoboth Elementary School by spotlighting his “Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative” in a ceremony attended by members of the General Assembly, state and local officials, schoolchildren, and their families. Governor Carney recognized two of Delaware’s 14 Tree City USA communities – the City of Rehoboth Beach for 31 years and Dover Air Force Base for 30 years – and also honored student winners in the annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest. The event culminated with the planting of 10 new native trees on the school campus. Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNDjt
DNREC, DEMA Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 6, 2022
Governor John Carney has proclaimed May 9 through 13 Delaware Flood Awareness Week to inform residents about flood risk, likelihood of flooding from extreme weather events brought on by climate change, the importance of having a flood insurance policy, and flood remediation for property damage or loss.
