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There were 1,353 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,548 in the last 365 days.

Office of the Governor Delaware Press Releases

830 Press Releases
  • Published on June 16, 2020 - 12:29 GMT

    June 16, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

    Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov. Here you can subscribe to future news updates.

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  • Published on June 12, 2020 - 12:30 GMT

    June 12, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

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  • Published on June 11, 2020 - 18:35 GMT

    Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations

    WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced his intention to nominate Mark Conner as Superior Court Judge in Sussex County, Monica Horton as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in New Castle County, and Rae Mims as Judge of the Court of …

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  • Published on June 9, 2020 - 22:13 GMT

    Nominations Open for Delaware’s Compassionate Champion Award

    Program recognizes individuals, organizations providing trauma-informed services WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced nominations are now open for the Compassionate Champion Award, the State of Delaware’s trauma-informed care …

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  • Published on June 9, 2020 - 15:25 GMT

    Delaware’s Triple-A Bond Ratings Reaffirmed

    Refunding transaction helps address the State’s budget challenges WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Delaware today announced the successful refunding of $33 million of debt at a record low Total Interest Cost of 0.79%. The transaction will save the State $5. …

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  • Published on June 8, 2020 - 19:14 GMT

    June 9, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

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  • Published on June 6, 2020 - 20:32 GMT

    Governor Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

    Declarations must be renewed every 30 days WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Under Delaware law, State of Emergency declarations must be …

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  • Published on June 5, 2020 - 13:21 GMT

    June 5, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

    Watch a live press briefing at 1:45pm with Governor Carney, Department of Labor Sec. Cade, and Colonel McQueen Sec. of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Watch live on Friday at 1:45pm. [de.gov/coronavirus]  

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 00:17 GMT

    Governor Carney Announces Phase 2 of Delaware’s Economic Reopening to Begin on June 15

    Retail, restaurants permitted to open at 60 percent capacity; child care open for all Delaware families WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that Phase 2 of Delaware’s economic reopening will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15. …

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  • Published on June 2, 2020 - 13:02 GMT

    June 2, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

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  • Published on June 1, 2020 - 22:17 GMT

    Governor Carney Creates Pandemic Resurgence Advisory Committee

    Working group will plan for potential resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed Executive Order #39, creating a Pandemic Resurgence Advisory Committee (PRAC) to plan for a potentially dangerous resurgence …

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  • Published on May 29, 2020 - 18:51 GMT

    Governor Carney Releases Guidance on Summer Camp, Summer School Programs

    Camps must develop a written plan for enforcing social distancing and other basic health precautions WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday issued guidance for summer camps and summer school as Delaware continues a rolling reopening of the …

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  • Published on May 28, 2020 - 15:34 GMT

    May 29, 2020 – COVID-19 Briefing

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 22:20 GMT

    Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations

    WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Col. Nathaniel McQueen, Jr. to serve as the next Secretary of the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security, as well as …

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  • Published on May 26, 2020 - 16:07 GMT

    Governor Carney Announces Lifting of Short-Term Rental Ban, Out-of-State Quarantine on June 1

    Outdoor gatherings up to 250 people also permitted on June 1, with precautions to protect the most vulnerable WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware will lift the ban on short-term rental units and the  …

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  • Published on May 23, 2020 - 20:41 GMT

    Governor Carney Releases Update on Delaware’s COVID-19 Response

    Churches may conduct outside gatherings; applications available for restaurant outdoor seating WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday released an update on Delaware’s response to COVID-19. On Friday afternoon, Governor Carney signed the 19th …

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  • Published on May 22, 2020 - 21:44 GMT

    Governor Carney Launches Public Education Campaign with Beach Towns as Delaware Beaches Reopen

    Effort aims to raise awareness on beach restrictions, individual responsibility in COVID-19 mitigation, ahead of Memorial Day Weekend and summer season WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Friday launched the “Summer Safely” public education …

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  • Published on May 22, 2020 - 19:00 GMT

    Governor Carney Announces Proactive Community-based COVID-19 Testing

    Partnerships, collaboration to increase access to testing statewide WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Carney on Friday provided an update on Delaware’s statewide testing plan, which aims to increase access in Delaware to 80,000 tests monthly. The plan is a …

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  • Published on May 21, 2020 - 19:38 GMT

    Division of Public Health Awarded $67 Million Grant

    Grant to be Used to Implement Expanded Testing and Data Capacity for COVID-19 DOVER (May. 21, 2020) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing it was awarded a $67 million Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant from the Centers for Disease …

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  • Published on May 19, 2020 - 17:18 GMT

    Governor Carney Announces Additional Interim Steps for Retail, Restaurant Businesses to Expand Operations

    All retail establishments may operate by appointment beginning tomorrow; restaurants can apply to expand outdoor seating effective June 1 WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced additional steps allowing retail establishments and …

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