Governor Carney Releases Statement on House Bill 1 and House Bill 2
Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on House Bill 1 and House Bill 2 “In the coming days, I will allow House Bill 1 and House Bill 2 to be enacted into Delaware law without my signature. These two pieces of legislation remove all state-level civil and criminal penalties from simple marijuana possession and create […]
Governor Carney Announces Supreme Court Nominations
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he will nominate the Honorable Abigail LeGrow and N. Christopher Griffiths to serve as Supreme Court Justices. If confirmed, the two nominees will take the seat formerly held by Justice Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves and the seat to be open upon the retirement of Justice James […]
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergencies must be renewed every 30 days. Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency Extension.
Governor Carney Launches New Boards and Commissions Application Website
DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday launched a new website for Delaware Boards and Commissions applications. Governor Carney makes appointments to approximately 300 Boards and Commissions that affect nearly all public policy areas. The new website will streamline the application process, house all relevant information in one easily accessible page, and encourage more Delawareans […]
Governor Carney Launches Statewide Initiative to Increase Affordable Connectivity Program Adoption
Governor John Carney and municipal leaders launched a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal benefit to help lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. The statewide initiative will kick off with concerted outreach campaigns planned by local leaders in Dover, Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, and Wilmington over the next month, with other cities and towns also pledging to spread awareness.
