Governor Carney Announces Retirement of DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan After 31 Years of State Service
Cohan transformed the Division of Motor Vehicles before leading largest-ever capital program as DelDOT Secretary WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the retirement of Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, following 31 years of service to the State of Delaware. Cohan will serve through October, when she will join […]
Governor Carney Signs Legislation Banning Use of Chokeholds by Law Enforcement
HB 350 is part of the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus’ ‘Justice for All’ Agenda WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed House Bill 350, which bans the use of chokeholds by all law enforcement agencies in Delaware. Representative Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Senator Elizabeth Lockman are the prime sponsors of the legislation. The legislation […]
Governor Carney, DSHA, New Castle County Announce $40 Million in Housing Assistance
Governor Carney, DSHA, New Castle County Announce $40 Million in Housing Assistance WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on Monday announced the reopening of the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP), which provides financial assistance for renters affected by COVID-19, and announced that emergency mortgage […]
Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “The precautions you’re taking are working. We are beating COVID-19, but we can’t let up. This virus is still out there, and it can cause serious illness. […]
Governor Carney Announces Delaware Schools May Open in Hybrid Scenario
Data on COVID-19 community spread in Delaware indicates mix of remote and in-person instruction WILMINGTON, Del. – Based on a review of COVID-19 data in Delaware, Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that Delaware schools may open under a hybrid scenario next month, with a mix of in-person […]
