VIDEO | “We Are Not Waiting To Do What’s Right” – Gov. Carney Signs 6 Gun-Related Bills

By The Talk of Delmarva News | June 30, 2022
Gov. John Carney Thursday signed six gun-related bills into law (photo courtesy of the Office of Gov. John Carney)
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As he was surrounded by lawmakers, Cabinet members, Delaware community leaders and advocates, Governor Carney delivered a message Thursday as he signed six gun-related bills into law: 鈥淲e have an obligation to do everything we can to prevent tragedies like we鈥檝e seen around the county from happening here in Delaware. We are not waiting to…

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Del. Expands Mental Health Services In Elementary Schools

By The Talk of Delmarva News | August 20, 2021
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Delaware elementary schools will be able to significantly expand mental health services. Legislation signed by Governor John Carney Thursday (House Bill 100) establishes a mental health services unit for elementary schools, allowing them to hire more full-time counselors or social workers. $8-million was included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Delaware budget to support additional mental…

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Del. Creates Fund To Help Schools Keep Teachers, Staff Working

By The Talk of Delmarva News | December 24, 2020
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Delaware school districts and charter schools may qualify to obtain part of a state fund to prevent possible teacher and staff layoffs due to declining enrollment. Governor John Carney and Education Secretary Dr. Susan Bunting announced Thursday that the state would provide $9-million in one-time funding for districts and charters that certify they will not…

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