Governor Carney Signs Rep. J. Johnson Bill to Reduce Aesthetics Licensing Barriers
Measure helps improve job opportunities for those with criminal histories DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed legislation Thursday that would help improve employment and training opportunities for Delawareans with criminal histories seeking cosmetology and barbering licensure. Sponsored by Rep. J.J. Johnson, House Bill 97 removes licensing roadblocks so a criminal history will not stand in […]
Governor Carney to FERC: Utility Customers Should Receive Benefit of Tax Savings
Governor petitions FERC to require that utilities pass along savings of tax cuts to Delaware residents, businesses WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, urging FERC Commissioners to require utilities to pass along savings of recent federal income tax reductions to their customers – the residents and […]
New “Text-to-911” Feature Now Available Statewide
Governor Carney conducted live demonstration of the system to show enhanced capabilities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday recognized that Delaware’s 911 centers are now equipped to accept emergency requests for help through text message. Today Delaware announced that all 911 centers statewide are ready to receive text messages in the time […]
Governor Carney Recognizes State Social Workers
Governor signs proclamation marking March as Social Work Month WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday recognized the role of Delaware’s social workers as he signed a proclamation marking Social Work Month. The Governor signed the proclamation during an event at the Wilmington Public Library, one of seven libraries statewide where since January social […]
Delaware Joins “States for Gun Safety” Coalition
Multi-state partnership is aimed at preventing gun-related violence WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday that Delaware will join States for Gun Safety, a multi-state partnership aimed at preventing gun-related violence. “Working together, states can take action that will directly confront the threat of gun violence, and reduce the toll it takes on […]
