Delaware Information
Educators, staff, contractors, and volunteers in K-12 schools must receive the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo regular testing WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Department of Education ....
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) continues to conduct damage assessments WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Major Disaster Declaration following flooding caused by Tropical ....
Legislation encourages adoption of solar power and electric vehicles, curbing balloon releases WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday joined members of the General Assembly and environmental advocates at a Wilmington-based solar array to ....
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced that Amy Bonner, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR), will leave her position next month to pursue another opportunity. Dr. Jessilene Corbett, Deputy ....
Delaware aims to be first state to reach every home and business with high-speed, wired broadband service Broadband infrastructure investment is funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law by President Joe Biden ....
September marks Library Card Sign-up Month, Free Story Walks in each county WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney on Friday encouraged students and families to read throughout the school ....
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued ....
Resources announced following Recovery Resource Fair where agencies connected with more than 200 households WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Wednesday more than 200 households affected by last week’s storm found assistance at ....
NEW CASTLE (Sept. 7, 2021) – The Biden Administration has awarded Delaware $10,831,203 through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage through its section 1332 state-based ....
NEW CASTLE (Sept. 7, 2021) – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. These awards recognize the important contributions made ....
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on President Biden’s appointment of former Governor Jack Markell as White House Operation Allies Welcome Coordinator to oversee the resettlement of Afghan refugees in ....
U.S. Senator Tom Carper and Delaware Governor John Carney joined conservation partners at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington today to celebrate the Christiana and Brandywine River restoration and resiliency project funded ....
Legislation expands mental health services in Delaware elementary schools NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed House Bill 100, which greatly expands mental health services in Delaware elementary schools. The legislation was sponsored ....
Volunteers for the 34th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup will have two options this year to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash through a widespread effort that also touches Delaware’s natural areas ....
Staff must provide proof of vaccination or get tested regularly for COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) on Thursday announced that beginning on September 30, staff in long-term care and other ....
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that everyone kindergarten-age and older in K-12 schools and child care homes and centers must wear face coverings indoors effective on Monday, August 16 – regardless of ....
Legislation increases funding for students K – 3 eligible for basic special education services WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed House Bill 86 on Friday alongside members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates, to ....
Legislation creates Site Readiness Fund to promote job creation, economic growth MIDDLETOWN, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 127 alongside members of the General Assembly, the Delaware Prosperity Partnership, business owners, and ....
Governor Carney, Mayor Purzycki join elected officials and school and community representatives at ribbon-cutting ceremony WILMINGTON, Del. – The City of Wilmington hosted a dedication ceremony on Tuesday for a new $339,000 playground in Kirkwood ....
Legislation Highlighted by $50 Million Clean Water Trust, Water Resources Funding for Underserved Communities LEWES, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Bill 200, the Clean Water for Delaware Act, which creates ....
House Bill 195 requires law enforcement to wear and use body cameras NEWARK, Del. – Alongside members of law enforcement, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Wednesday, Governor John Carney signed legislation ....
Delaware announced its 25th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of 3,695 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 143,000 acres of farmland for future generations.
WILMINGTON, Del. – Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15. “Delawareans who go to work full time ....
Public Health Emergency authorized to continue COVID-19 vaccine administration and testing program WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed an order that lifts the COVID-19 State of Emergency effective at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, ....
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on his appointment to the President’s Council of Governors: “I’m proud to join the bipartisan Council of Governors to help strengthen cooperation between our states and ....
Programs aim to keep children engaged this Summer WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced the progress underway with summer acceleration and encouraged Delaware families to take advantage of the free services offered by their districts and charter ....
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director of the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), released the following statements on Delaware reaching 70 percent of adults with at least one shot ....
Largest infrastructure plan in Delaware history will invest in roads, schools, clean water, broadband DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed a $4.7 billion Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget for the State of Delaware, a ....
Senate Bill 56 expands and makes permanent supports for low-income students and English learners WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed legislation to increase classroom-based support for low-income students and English learners in Delaware ....
Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced two new prizes for the DE Wins! raffle, which include floor seats at a Delaware Blue Coats game and a family membership to the YMCA of Delaware.