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Governor Carney Signs Paid Family Leave Legislation

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.




ICYMI: Dolly Parton in Delaware for the Imagination Library Statewide Celebration

Since the public announcement of Dolly’s arrival in Delaware last week, more than 1,000 Delaware children have been signed up for the Imagination Library. As of last week, over 21,000 Delaware children are enrolled in the program.




Governor Carney Proclaims May 2022 as Trauma Awareness Month 

Series of events and trainings offered statewide DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed a proclamation declaring May 2022 as Trauma Awareness Month to recognize efforts of trauma-informed practices across the State of Delaware.  View proclamation signing video on Governor Carney’s YouTube Channel. “Trauma Awareness Month is an opportunity for all of us to engage with our community and learn how to […]




Governor Carney Announces Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7

State employees honored for excellence and commitment to public service WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed a proclamation announcing May 1 – 7, 2022 as Public Service Recognition Week. This week has been celebrated during the first week of May since 1985 to honor the contributions of federal, state, county, and local government employees. Governor […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

LEWES, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. The extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs,​ enables continued staffing flexibility at hospitals and long-term care facilities, and maintains the State of Delaware’s eligibility ​for low-income Delawareans to continue receiving enhanced federal food benefits. […]







 Pages Tagged With: "Governor Carney"

Governor Carney Signs Paid Family Leave Legislation

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.




ICYMI: Dolly Parton in Delaware for the Imagination Library Statewide Celebration

Since the public announcement of Dolly’s arrival in Delaware last week, more than 1,000 Delaware children have been signed up for the Imagination Library. As of last week, over 21,000 Delaware children are enrolled in the program.




Governor Carney Proclaims May 2022 as Trauma Awareness Month 

Series of events and trainings offered statewide DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed a proclamation declaring May 2022 as Trauma Awareness Month to recognize efforts of trauma-informed practices across the State of Delaware.  View proclamation signing video on Governor Carney’s YouTube Channel. “Trauma Awareness Month is an opportunity for all of us to engage with our community and learn how to […]




Governor Carney Announces Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7

State employees honored for excellence and commitment to public service WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed a proclamation announcing May 1 – 7, 2022 as Public Service Recognition Week. This week has been celebrated during the first week of May since 1985 to honor the contributions of federal, state, county, and local government employees. Governor […]




Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

LEWES, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. The extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs,​ enables continued staffing flexibility at hospitals and long-term care facilities, and maintains the State of Delaware’s eligibility ​for low-income Delawareans to continue receiving enhanced federal food benefits. […]