Posts Tagged ‘Gov Carney’
New Program to Provide Emergency House Aid to DE Renters Affected by Coronavirus Outbreak
Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on Thursday announced a new program to provide emergency housing assistance to renters affected by shutdowns, closures, layoffs, reduced work hours or unpaid leave due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP) will provide eligible households up…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Request for Assistance from Vendors
Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the State of Delaware requests assistance from vendors throughout the state in the effort to combat coronavirus (COVID-19). In response to Governor Carney’s State of Emergency Declaration, the State of Delaware received many vendor requests offering the sale of goods and/or services to assist with the response to the…
Read MoreGov Carney Moves DE Presidential Primary & Suspends Foreclosures & Evictions
Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued a sixth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, moving Delaware’s presidential primary to June 2, and suspending residential foreclosures and evictions during the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). The order goes into effect at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25. It will remain in effect until May 15 or until…
Read MoreGovernor Issues Stay At Home Order
Delaware Governor John Carney Governor Carney Issues Stay-at-Home Order for Delawareans Governor orders non-essential businesses to close at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday issued the fourth and fifth modifications to his State of Emergency declaration, ordering Delawareans to stay at home whenever possible and closing all non-essential businesses in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Orders Delaware Beaches to Close at 5pm Saturday
Governor John Carney has issued a third modification to his emergency declaration. The new orders close Delaware beaches to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. The public is prohibited from accessing the beach except to exercise or walk their dogs where dogs are permitted. Local officials may choose to enact tighter restrictions. The modification also prohibits…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Statewide Testing Plan for Coronavirus
On Friday, Governor John Carney announced a coordinated statewide plan (with Division of Public Health (DPH), Delaware Healthcare Association, and each of the health care systems in Delaware) to ensure people with symptoms consistent with coronavirus have access to safe and efficient testing in the First State – at NO cost to patients. Beginning Monday…
Read MorePOSTPONED: Gov John Carney Hosting GEAR Town Halls Statewide – Sussex Meeting 3/24
All three meetings have been postponed – March 19 – Kent County, March 24 – Sussex County, March 30 – NCCo because of the Coronavirus outbreak Governor John Carney will host Government Efficiency and Accountability Review public meetings throughout the state as part of an ongoing review of state regulations. The Governor and his cabinet…
Read MoreGov Carney Declares State of Emergency in Delaware to Prepare for Spread of Coronavirus – Effective 8am Friday, March 13
Governor John Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency declaration to prepare for the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The State of Emergency directs the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services’ Division of Public Health to mobilize state agency resources to assist with Delaware’s response to the…
Read MoreGov Carney to Announce Education Funding Monday Afternoon
Governor John Carney will be joined by members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates Monday afternoon at New Castle Elementary School to announce additional funding for low-income Delaware students and English learners, and additional mental health and reading supports for high-needs Delaware schools. The funding, which is included in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget,…
Read MoreRural Broadband Partnership with Bloosurf to Expand Broadband to Rural Kent & Sussex Counties
Governor John Carney is announcing a rural broadband expansion partnership with Bloosurf to provide affordable wireless broadband in targeted, rural areas in Kent and Sussex Counties. This program was started a year ago in an effort to eliminate broadband deserts affecting about 127,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of both counties. The Delaware Department…
Read MoreRibbon Cut on New Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve Boardwalk & Observation Deck
Gov Carney’s State of the State Town Hall Meetings – Monday in Milford
Governor John Carney will hold six town hall meetings throughout the state beginning on Wednesday, January 30th in Dover. He will meet with local state officials and community members to discuss the State of the State and other issues. The ONLY Sussex County Town Hall is set for Monday, February 11 at the Carlisle Fire…
Read MoreSecond & Final DE Bump Stock & Trigger Crank Buyback Set Statewide Wed, Nov 7
Two bump stock and trigger crank buyback events will be held for Delaware residents on November 3rd and November 7th. In June, Governor John Carney signed House Bill 300, making the possession of a bump stock or trigger crank illegal in the State. The law mandates that Delaware residents relinquish these weapons to law enforcement,…
Read MoreGovernor John Carney Announces Judicial Nominations
Governor John Carney has made several nominations for judicial appointments this week. He has nominated Sussex County Superior Court Judge Richard Stokes for appointment to the position of Resident Judge – he is currently the Acting Resident Judge. He also nominated attorney Craig Karsnitz for a seat on the Sussex County Superior Court. Two judicial…
Read MoreGov. Carney’s Statement on the Weather Forecast
Governor Carney’s Statement on Weather Forecast WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday issued the following statement on weather conditions and encouraged Delawareans to follow the latest forecasts and emergency preparedness resources online: “The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring the approach of Hurricane Florence, as well as Hurricane Isaac farther out in…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs Executive Order 21 Leaving HB 460 Undebated
Governor John Carney signed Executive Order 21 Saturday afternoon, which will create a benchmark budgeting mechanism, and a Budget Stabilization Fund for budget planning, to help the State of Delaware take a more sustainable, long-term approach to annual budgeting. House Minority leaders say this measure has prevented House Bill 460 from being debated in either…
Read MoreNo Delaware National Guard Troops will be Going to the Southern Border
Delaware will NOT be sending National Guard troops to the Southern Border. Governor Carney’s Statement on the Delaware National Guard and Deployment to the Southern Border DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the Delaware National Guard and deployment to the southern border:  “I take my job as Commander-in-Chief of the…
Read MoreGov Carney Establishes Advisory Council on English Learners
On Wednesday, Governor John Carney signed an Executive Order that establishes the Advisory Council on English Learners to help implement the state’s community-driven English Learner Strategic Plan 2022. The number of English learners in the First State has increased by 433% since 1997. There are currently nearly 12,000 English learners in Delaware public schools this…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Lifts Level 1 Driving Warning for NCCo
Governor Carney Issues Level 1 Driving Warning for New Castle County Driving Warning begins at 2:00 p.m., motorists to exercise extra caution WILMINGTON, Del. – With snowfall intensifying, Governor Carney has issued a Level 1 Driving Warning for New Castle County beginning at 2:00 p.m. A Level 1 Driving Warning means: Any person operating a…
Read MoreGovernor Carney & Rep. Short on Gun Safety Laws in Delaware
In the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida which left 17 dead, Governor John Carney has issued the following statement on Gun Safety Laws: “Over the past several years, Delaware has made progress in strengthening our gun safety laws, to help give law enforcement the tools they need to more effectively confront gun…
Read MoreDSP & Municipal Recruit Class Graduation Day
It was graduation day in Dover Friday as the 91st Delaware State Police and 85th Municipal Recruit Class were celebrated. Thirty new DSP members and 28 law enforcement officers representing multiple agencies – including the Bethany Beach Police, Dover Police, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, Greenwood, Milford and Seaford Police will soon be on…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Announces State of Emergency for Sussex County & Level 2 Driving Restriction Countywide
Governor Carney Announces State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction Countywide Driving restriction begins at 2 p.m.; only essential personnel to operate vehicles WILMINGTON, Del. – With roadway conditions continuing to deteriorate, Governor Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction. The State…
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