DOVER - On January 30, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s second slate of cabinet nominees were confirmed by the Delaware State Senate, including the Department of Correction, the Delaware State Housing Authority, and the Department of…

WILMINGTON - On January 30, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued a letter to members of the Delaware State Senate, calling on the Senate Executive Committee to follow the law regarding recently withdrawn nominations to the Diamond State Port…

DOVER - On January 29, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s initial slate of cabinet nominees were confirmed by the Delaware State Senate, including the Department of State, the Department of Finance, the Department of Human Resources, the…

The State of Delaware is launching de.gov/federalfunding WILMINGTON - On January 29, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing federal funds: …

Twenty-one Delaware Artists Receive Funding In Recognition of Artist Excellence Statewide, DE - The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to recognize 21 exceptional Delaware artists as the 2025 Individual Artist Fellows, awarding a total of…

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced the release of Know Your Rights on Immigration guidance providing vital information to individuals and organizations on their constitutional rights during interactions with federal immigration…

In recognition of National Data Privacy Day, January 28, 2025, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings encourages Delawareans to take steps to protect their data privacy. Delawareans now have increased protections under the new Delaware Personal…

DOVER - On January 28, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed his Food Resiliency Executive Order, focused on addressing food insecurity and improving the efficiency of Delaware’s food distribution systems. This executive order will…

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of attorneys general suing the Trump administration to stop an order withholding of trillions of dollars in funding that every state in the country relies on to provide essential services to…

The Office of Governor Matt Meyer is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s obligatory seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC). To be eligible for consideration as the Governor’s nominee to the MAFMC seat…

It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that Delaware Fire Commission pays honor and tribute to the passing of former Fire Commissioner Kenneth Ryder. Commissioner Ryder passed away on January 23, 2025. He was a dedicated leader and a true…

Delaware middle school students showed off their culinary, career and leadership skills earlier this month at the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference and Middle School Exploratory Event at Junior…

WILMINGTON, DE - The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families is excited to announce that Peggy Griffith, Administrative Librarian of Ferris School, has been selected for the prestigious national I Love My Librarian Award by the…

DOVER - In front of a crowd of top state officials, community leaders, and supporters earlier today, Kyle Evans Gay made a promise to lead with vision and collaboration, as Delaware’s 27th Lieutenant Governor. She made this declaration…

DOVER - On January 21, 2025, Matthew S. Meyer was officially sworn in as the 76th Governor of Delaware, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the state’s history. In a ceremony held at the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities…

DOVER - On January 21, 2025, following his swearing-in as the 76th Governor of Delaware, Governor Matthew S. Meyer delivered his inaugural address in a ceremony held at the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State…

Delaware, 17 other states file suit to defend Americans’ 14th Amendment rights Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware and 17 other states-along with Washington, DC and San Francisco-are challenging President…

DOVER, DE - The Delaware Forest Service is now seeking entries for its annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, open to all K- 5 public, private, homeschool, after-school, and other organized youth groups. The annual Arbor Day Poster Contest is the…

Waitlist Opens for all Five PHA’s Following Consolidation of Lists Delaware’s five public housing authorities announced that they will reopen their waitlists for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs and low-income public housing…

WILMINGTON - On January 20, 2025, Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Brigadier General James Benson as the new Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard. The nomination follows a thorough review process and is a key step in…

Secretary of State Jeff Bullock announced that Aa’Khai Hollis, a resident of Wilmington, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, recognizes a gifted,…

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of External Civil Rights Compliance (OECRC) and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have signed an Informal Resolution Agreement addressing a civil…

Watch live as Governor-elect Matt Meyer and Lt. Governor-elect Kyle Evans Gay take their oaths of office and outline their visions for all Delawareans. Watch in Spanish…

Smyrna, DE - Six inmates from Delaware’s largest state prison are studying to become professional tattoo artists in the newest career pathway training program recently launched by the Delaware Department of Correction at James T. Vaughn…

The Polly Drummond Hill Community Yard Waste Site, a seasonal drop-off location for residents in northern New Castle County, will remain closed until spring after a fire earlier this week prompted safety concerns. The fire, reported Tuesday…

WILMINGTON, DE - On Saturday, Feb. 1, “Travels with Darley: Delaware Revolutionary Road Trip” will air at 10 a.m. on Philadelphia WHYY. Darley Newman, six-time Emmy Award-nominated Host and Executive Producer of the show Travels with…

WILMINGTON, DE - On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined state legislators and advocates to sign Executive Order No. 1 to create the state’s first LGBTQ+ Commission. The nine-member commission will serve to strengthen…

Delaware steps in to fill legal void in Court challenge to health care access Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware, New Jersey, and 12 other states are joining together to defend health insurance access for Dreamers…

President Joe Biden has named six Delaware teachers recipients of the 2021 – 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th…

Attorney General Jennings released the following statement on today’s Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to deny two writs of certiorari, refusing to entertain a challenge to Delaware’s assault weapon and large capacity…

Delaware is launching a statewide educational esports program for K12 students, a groundbreaking initiative aiming to foster teamwork, critical thinking and STEM skills through competitive scholastic sports. The Delaware Department of Education…

Protecting Poultry on Delmarva is a Priority; All Poultry-Related Delaware Ag Week Sessions Canceled DOVER, DE - With increased concern for the safety of all poultry on Delmarva, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today the…

All Ages and Skills Encouraged to Enter Their Best Nature Shots Taken in the First State The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is calling all photographers to showcase their skills and love for nature in the new…

DOVER, DE - Delaware producers look forward to heading to Harrington to attend this year’s Delaware Ag Week at the Delaware State Fairgrounds from January 13 - 16, 2025. Initially created as a one-stop shop for farmers, Delaware Ag Week has…

Cigna Medicare Advantage enrollees eligible to seek new coverage, including Guaranteed Issue Medigap The Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) are working to make consumers aware that the Centers for…

A Georgetown man has been sentenced to more than four decades in prison for the 2022 murder of Paul McCarter. On December 13, Kevin Shorter, 26, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for convictions of Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of a Deadly…

A Delaware City man has been sentenced for the brutal assault and murder of his father in 2023. On December 13, Allan Henderson Jr., 38, was sentenced to life plus two years in prison for convictions of Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of a Deadly…

A Wilmington man has received a lengthy prison sentence for child pornography offenses. On December 20, Sheldon Lee, 65, was sentenced to 20 years in prison following convictions of 25 counts of Dealing in Child Pornography and 25 counts of Sex…

Dover, DE - The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is gearing up for the first EDGE Grant Competition round of 2025. EDGE stands for the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) program. To help potential applicants prepare…

Delaware is seeing improvements in educator shortages thanks to targeted efforts and innovative practices to better recruit and retain school employees. The just-released 2024 Delaware Excellent Educator Hiring Practices Survey shows a 52…

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind Delawareans that home fires occur more in the winter months than any other season throughout the year. In fact, half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, &…

The Department is currently conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey for state-funded construction projects. On December 31, 2024, the Department mailed over 4900 survey forms to contractors and various interested parties. The completed survey…

Virtual Public Workshop Scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 13 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), will begin soliciting for new water…

Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act now effective Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today that important new personal data privacy rights are available to Delawareans thanks to the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act. Passed in 2023, the…

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and Sussex Counties should report to work by…

Winter storm to bring 6 to 10 inches or more of snow with hazardous driving conditions SMYRNA, DE - The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other agencies are preparing for a major…

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert State of Delaware offices in all three counties will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, during the regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees are not to report to work…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the passing of Wilmington leader and Delaware NAACP President Richard “Mouse” Smith: “Tracey and I were so sorry to hear of Mouse’s…

WILMINGTON, DE - The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) released its Job Requirement Project Report, demonstrating the positive outcomes of removing mandatory bachelor’s degree requirements in favor of relevant experience for certain…

WILMINGTON, DE - With the passing of former President Jimmy Carter on December 29, 2024, President Biden has ordered United States flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately in honor and tribute to…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney issued the following statement Sunday on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. “Today, Tracey and I learned the sad news of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a man of…

WILMINGTON, DE - Gov. John Carney joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, State Representative Danny Short, State Senator Bryant Richardson, Seaford Mayor Matthew MacCoy and other community…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney on Monday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of the nominations to the Delaware River and Bay Authority, Delaware State Board of Education, Diamond State Hospital Cost Review…

Governor John Carney and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, along with President Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley and other dignitaries today rededicated the newly-renovated Biden…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney on Thursday announced that Secretary Nicole Majeski will step down later this month from her current role as the head of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) after thirteen years of service at the…

5,600 homes and businesses to receive internet access from federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) Delaware Broadband…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney on Friday announced that he will nominate the Honorable Bonnie W. David as Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery, Judge Eric M. Davis to be reappointed to the position of Judge of the Superior Court, Judge…

Dover, DE - Governor John Carney joined the Division of Small Business to present awards for the most recent winners of the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) competition on Wednesday Nov. 20. Ten awards were presented to Delaware…

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. has assigned an Aaa rating to the Delaware Transportation Authority, their highest rating, and S&P Global Ratings assigned its second highest…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney, on Monday, released the eighth annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR under Executive Order #4 in February 2017 to identify ways for…

DOVER, DE - Governor Carney joined Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Department of Transportation Secretary Nicole Majeski, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn Garvin, elected officials and advocates on…

WILMINGTON, DE - On October 30, 2024, Delaware Governor John Carney, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced $127.5 million for Port Wilmington as part of the U.S. Environmental…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney joined Delaware Department of Education (DOE) Secretary Mark Holodick, Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) Secretary Claire DeMatteis, elected officials, and advocates on Monday, October 28, to celebrate…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney on Friday issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC). Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Wednesday, October 16, through sunset on Thursday, October 17, in remembrance of the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr., in accordance with his…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney has shared the following statement on the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr.’s passing: “Tracey and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Former Supreme Court Justice James T. Vaughn Jr. Justice…

WILMINGTON, DE - First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney, with the Delaware Department of Education and Delaware Readiness Teams, kicked off Kindergarten Registration at the Claymont Public Library on Wednesday, October 9. “I’ve been the…

WILMINGTON, DE - On Wednesday, October 9, Governor John Carney will activate 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the Delaware National Guard (DNG) to augment the Florida National Guard’s response to Hurricane Milton. The storm…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney has shared the following statement on Ted Becker’s passing: “Ted served the public selflessly and was always willing to help whenever asked. His service included eight years as Mayor of Lewes…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney on Monday signed a package of bills recommended by the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS), aimed at the long-term sustainability of State retiree health care benefits. Combined with…

Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following veto statement for House Bill 140: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY Pursuant to Article III, Section 18 of the Delaware Constitution, I am vetoing…

NEWARK, DE - First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday recognized September as Literacy Month with a proclamation presentation at the University of Delaware Early Learning Center. Literacy Month is intended to recognize the extensive efforts of…

Planned Dredging and Replenishment Project Aims to ProvideMore Protection of Critical Infrastructure, Including State Route 1 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a community information session on…

Schools and Organizations Invited to Host Their Own Poetry Out Loud Competition Statewide - The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney on Friday announced changes to his leadership team in the Office of the Governor. Jonathan Starkey, who has served as chief of staff since 2022, will leave the Governor’s office later this month to…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney announced today that after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches of coastal dunes just north of the Indian River Inlet, the state Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will add additional metal sheets…

WILMINGTON, DE - By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day.” This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th. In…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney joined Senator Stephanie Hansen, other members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, September 5, to sign a package of bills that further Delaware’s efforts to protect the environment and support…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, as declared by Senate Joint Resolution 8. We…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney was joined by Senator Darius Brown, other members of the General Assembly, and advocates on Thursday, August 29, to sign Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 254, which creates the Delaware Grocery Initiative and…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney joined Senator Coons, members of the General Assembly, Mayor Mike Purzycki, the Christina School District, the Delaware Department of Education, the Wilmington Learning…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, to recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Flags currently are at half-staff…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney joined members of the General Assembly and advocates on Thursday, August 15, to sign a package of bills that will make Delaware’s neighborhoods and higher education campuses safer. Legislation signed Thursday…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Wednesday joined Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware, Casey Family Programs, literacy and early education advocates, and students to launch a Reading Tour. This…

Groundbreaking ceremony touted $56 million for early education, senior care, and community programs WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney joined U.S. Senator Tom Carper, State Senator Darius Brown, State Representative Stephanie T. Bolden, other…

Statewide, DE - The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $4.5 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations that will serve Delawareans statewide with arts programming and services, arts education, and arts marketing and…

NEW CASTLE, DE - Governor John Carney on Wednesday, August 7, joined Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, Secretary of Education Mark Holodick, other elected officials, and advocates to sign two pieces of legislation that support student mental…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney has appointed Caesar Rodney High School student Sage Sawhney to serve on the State Board of Education. He has reappointed Dr. Megan Szabo, the Assistant Principal at Magnolia Middle School, to serve a third term…

Two Delaware students were recognized today with Young Environmentalists of the Year Awards, presented by Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin at the Delaware State Fair. The leaders also presented trophies to the top anglers of…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney joined members of the General Assembly including sponsor Representative Sherae’a “Rae” Moore, leadership from the Delaware Department of Education, and administrators of the Red Clay School District…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to honor former State Senator Dorinda “Dori” Connor on the day of her interment. …

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney announced today the selection of four women for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for 2024. The Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame…

Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study Highlights Vital Role of Arts and Culture in Building More Livable Communities Around the Country Wilmington, DE - The Delaware Division of the Arts today announced that Delaware’s nonprofit arts…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney on Sunday reflected on actions taken during this legislative session: “We’ve done a lot this legislative session to move our state forward,” said Governor Carney. “We’ve taken…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the Delaware Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of absentee and early voting: “I’ve always believed that we should make it easier, not harder, for…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s override of the veto of House Bill 282. “For eight years, I’ve been focused on getting our fiscal house in order and…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney issued the following statement Tuesday regarding House Bill 282: Pursuant to Article III, Section 18 of the Delaware Constitution, I am vetoing House Bill 282 as amended by House Amendment 1, House Amendment 2 and…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Thomas Pedersen to serve as Court of Common Pleas Judge in Sussex County and Candace Holmes to serve as Family Court…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 325 and Senate Bill 326: “This budget continues our investments in Delaware’s public schools, workforce, and environment, while…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney on Thursday signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350, creating the Diamond State Hospital Review Board. “Rising health care costs are having a significant impact on Delaware families and state taxpayers,…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney, First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney, and the Delaware Libraries on Monday announced that a bilingual English/Spanish book collection option will soon be available for Delaware families. “There is nothing…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Friday, June 7, 2024, to honor former State Representative and Wilmington City Councilman Joseph G. Di Pinto on the day of his…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney on Monday announced that he will nominate Thomas Pedersen to serve as Court of Common Pleas Judge in Sussex County, and Candace Holmes to serve as Family Court Commissioner in Kent County. Governor Carney also…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Monday, June 3, 2024, to honor former Speaker of the House and President of Delaware Technical Community College, Orlando…

WILMINGTON, DE - On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, the State of Delaware’s Department of Human Resources, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in…

DOVER, DE - President Biden has proclaimed Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designated the hour of 11 a.m. as a time to collectively unite in prayer and reflection. President Biden also has asked all Americans…

Dover, DE - A State of Delaware program that helps small businesses start or grow during the first few years of operation hit a major milestone Thursday. The Delaware Division of Small Business announced the most recent grant awards for the…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney issued the following statement today on the passage of House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350. “Rising health care costs are having a significant impact on Delaware families and state taxpayers,” said…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney issued the following statement on Thursday after signing Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2: “As I said in my State of the State Address, reducing gun violence in our communities is a shared priority, and…

DOVER, DE - Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Kathleen Vavala as a Superior Court Judge in New Castle County. “Kathleen is well respected in the courtroom and…

Expanded maritime facility estimated to create 6,000 Delaware jobs WILMINGTON, DE - The State of Delaware on Wednesday announced it will join the private operator of the Port of Wilmington, Enstructure, to build a new port terminal at a site in…

DOVER, DE - On May 6, 2024, Governor John Carney hosted his annual awards ceremony to honor Delaware state employees as a part of Public Service Recognition Week observed from May 5-11, 2024. The event celebrates the dedication of government…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday announced the 2024 Compassionate Champion Awardees. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware has once again received the highest possible AAA/Aaa ratings from the nation’s top rating services. The State of Delaware received competitive bids on Tuesday…

DOVER, DE - There are nearly 28-thousand small businesses in the State of Delaware, providing over 227-thousand jobs which is over half of the state’s workforce. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small…

WILMINGTON, DE - Governor John Carney announced on Monday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is open through Monday, May 6, 2024. The application can be found on the State Board of Education website.…

Wilmington, DE - Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, April 20, 2024, to honor former Senator Robert Marshall, a lifelong Delawarean and longtime public…

Seven New Projects Will Add 35,000 Trees to Take Total Planted Thus Far into the Initiative Beyond 200,000 by End of 2024 The Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) is making significant progress toward the goal of planting 1 million trees by…

Gov. John Carney and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today celebrated and hiked newly acquired land that expands White Clay Creek State Park in Newark. This expansion of the nearly…

WILMINGTON, Del. - Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced a call for applications for the Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program for Delaware high school students. This is the third year of the Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program.…

NEW CASTLE - The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Governor John Carney announced additional investments in child care for the upcoming year. Building on the Governor’s Recommended Budget, which proposes expanding…

Gov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin Friday to celebrate and tour the largest capital investments made to Fort Delaware State Park. Visitors to Fort Delaware State…

WILMINGTON, Del. – With the passing of former State Senator J. Donald Isaacs on April 28, 2023, Governor John Carney has ordered the Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 8, 2023, as a mark of…

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the confirmations of Judge Abigail LeGrow and N. Chris Griffiths to serve as Justices on the Delaware Supreme Court: “Thank you to the members of the…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings have reaffirmed the State’s AAA rating, the highest rating available for any state. The State of Delaware received…

Governor John Carney, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and state and local officials from Newark joined Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski on Monday for a groundbreaking event to mark the start of the…

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the final short-term extensionOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader and anticipated end date for the State of Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order. Barring any unforeseen…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is now open through May 5, 2023. The applicationOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader can be…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney on Friday previewed the events occurring in May 2023 during the 5th Annual Trauma Awareness Month in the State of Delaware, hosted by the Family Services Cabinet…

“In the coming days, I will allow House Bill 1 and House Bill 2 to be enacted into Delaware law without my signature. These two pieces of legislation remove all state-level civil and criminal penalties from simple marijuana possession and…

Governor John Carney joined state and city employees ahead of Earth Day today to remove invasive plant species and dead vegetation at Mirror Lake in Dover. The event was organized by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Wednesday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is open through April 26, 2023. The applicationOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader can be…

Gov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin Wednesday to cut the ribbon on the newly-rehabilitated World War II Fire Control Tower 3 in Delaware Seashore State Park (DSSP).…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he will nominate the Honorable Abigail LeGrow and N. Christopher Griffiths to serve as Supreme Court Justices. If confirmed, the two nominees will take the seat formerly held…

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced his intention to end the State of Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order at the end of the day on May 11, 2023, absent any unanticipated developments. The expected end date would…

NEW CASTLE (April 6, 2023) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik presented the State’s third annual Benchmark Trend Report at today’s Delaware Health Care Commission (DHCC) meeting. This report…

Governor John Carney and Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski were joined by the state’s congressional delegation, Mayor Mike Purzycki, and representatives from the contracting community to celebrate the completion of the $200 million…

BRIDGEVILLE, Del. – Governor Carney joined State and Sussex County officials to tour areas near Bridgeville today after a confirmed tornado tore through the region on Saturday night, April 1. Preliminary estimates show more than 60 structures…

SMYRNA, Del. – Governor Carney on Wednesday joined the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), members of the General Assembly, and advocates to announce a package of new…

WILMINGTON, Del. – President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 31, 2023 as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on…

DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday launched a new website for Delaware Boards and Commissions applications. Governor Carney makes appointments to approximately 300 Boards and Commissions that affect nearly all public policy areas. The new…

DOVER, Del. – On Monday, Governor John Carney and municipal leaders launched a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal benefit to help lower-income families pay for high-speed…

NEW CASTLE, Del. (March 21, 2023) – Nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism now through Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The awards recognize the tireless efforts…

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that House Bill 89, sponsored by Representative Paul Baumbach and Senate Pro Tem Dave Sokola, was introduced in the House of Representatives. House Bill 89 increases the standard deduction…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he will nominate Sean P. Lugg to serve as a Superior Court Judge in New Castle County. If confirmed, Lugg will take the seat formerly held by Superior Court Judge William C.…

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has recently installed a wrong way driving detection and alert system on the Exit 95 off-ramp from SR 1 northbound to Bay Road and SR 10 (E Lebanon Road) near the Dover Air Force Base North Gate.…

WILMINGTON, Del. – In recognition and memory of Representative Donna Stone’s service to the State of Delaware, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney and Lt. Governor Hall-Long on Wednesday announced a partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware to fill community food pantries statewide and hold food drives in each county for three months to help ease the…

NEW CASTLE (March 3, 2023) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced today the launch of a new version of its CostAware website, designed to help Delawareans understand how their health care dollars are spent by…

Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski joined Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy Carlos Monje and Department of Transportation officials from four other states this week to sign the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) pledge. The…

Wilmington, Del. (March 3, 2023) – From a field of twelve Delaware high school students, Maiss Hussein, a junior from Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, earned the title of 2023 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the opening of applications for the Governor’s Summer Fellowship program for Delaware high school students. The Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program provides paid camp…

Dover, Del. – The Delaware Division of the Arts is hosting the 12th annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition. The free exhibition will be open to the public from February 21 to March 14, 2023 at the Art Center/Gallery at Delaware State…

WILMINGTON, Del. — Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Maine Governor Janet…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that the nomination process is now open for the 2023 Compassionate Champion Awards. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational…

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Technology and Information’s (DTI) Broadband Office will host public meetings in early March to share information about major broadband initiatives happening across the state. Funding for both…

Wilmington, Del. (February 8, 2023) – Following a three year hiatus, Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns for the first in-person competition since 2020. The recitation contest will be hosted at the Smyrna Opera House on…

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses Wednesday as winners of the sixth round of Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grants. Awardees in the latest round of the competition…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health EmergencyOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader order another 30 days. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30…

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and its partners collected more than 59,000 bags of trash in 2022 in the continuing effort to Keep DE Litter Free. The work was performed by DelDOT Maintenance & Operations employees,…

DOVER, Del.— The State Employees’ Charitable Campaign (SECC) Steering Committee invites Delaware nonprofit organizations to apply to participate in the 2023 State Employees’ Charitable Campaign (SECC). Applications will be accepted…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA) announced today that the nomination process is open for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and the She’s On Her…

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced the appointment of Richard M. Potter, Jr. to serve as the State of Delaware’s Chief Diversity Officer. He will oversee the Department of Human Resources’ (DHR) Division of Diversity…