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Inauguration Day 2017 — Governor John Carney Takes Office
Governor John Carney and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long addressed the State of Delaware today on the steps of Legislative Hall as they both begin their terms in office. Watch the replay on Livestream and on Facebook Live using the buttons below.

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Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations

Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations

Governor John Carney releases a statement after the Delaware Senate voted to confirm the following nominees to Governor Carney’s Cabinet on Wednesday.


Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Explore Public-Private Partnership at DEDO

Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Explore Public-Private Partnership at DEDO

Governor John Carney signed his first Executive Order on Wednesday, establishing a 14-member working group to develop recommendations for implementing a public-private partnership at the Delaware Economic Development Office.


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01 / 20 Governor Carney Accepts Policy Report from Transition Committee Transition Committee shares Action Plan for Delaware DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney today received a final report from the Transition Committee that includes recommended action steps in order to achieve policy objectives set forth Read More
01 / 19 Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for confirming a group of dedicated public servants to positions in my Cabinet. We will get to work immediately to confront Delaware’s budget challenges, create good-paying Read More
01 / 18 Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Explore Public-Private Partnership at DEDO Governor John Carney signed his first Executive Order on Wednesday, establishing a 14-member working group to develop recommendations for implementing a public-private partnership at the Delaware Economic Development Read More
01 / 17 Governor John Carney Takes Oath as Delaware’s 74th Governor Governor John Carney took the oath of office to become Delaware’s 74th Governor on Tuesday, pledging to lead Delaware’s economy through a period of transition, address the state’s long-term budget challenges, confront crime in Read More
01 / 13 Governor-elect Carney Announces Selections for Agriculture, Homeland Security Cabinet nominations must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor-elect John Carney on Friday made an announcement about the Department of Labor and announced selections to lead two additional Cabinet agencies when Read More
01 / 09 Governor-elect Carney Selects General Carol Timmons as Next Adjutant General of Delaware National Guard Nomination must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor-elect John Carney has selected Brigadier General Carol A. Timmons as the next Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard. Adjutant General is a Read More
01 / 06 Governor-elect Carney Announces Selections to Lead DHSS, DSCYF, and DSHA WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor-elect John Carney on Friday announced his nominations to lead three additional Cabinet agencies when he takes office this month: Dr. Kara Odom Walker – Secretary, Department of Health and Social Services Josette Read More
12 / 30 Governor-elect Carney Announces Selections to lead DNREC, Department of Education Cabinet nominations must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor-elect John Carney on Friday announced his nominations to lead two additional Cabinet agencies when he takes office next month: Dr. Susan Bunting Read More
12 / 28 Delaware Governor-elect John Carney Inauguration Schedule: January 14-17, 2017 Inauguration Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m., January 17, at Legislative Hall in Dover WILMINGTON, DEL. – Governor-elect John Carney and Lieutenant Governor-elect Bethany Hall-Long on Wednesday announced the Inauguration schedule for January 14-17, Read More
12 / 22 Governor-elect Carney Announces Selections for Finance Secretary, Chief Information Officer Cabinet nominations must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor-elect John Carney on Thursday announced his nominations to lead two additional Cabinet agencies when he takes office next month: Rick Geisenberger – Read More

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About the Governor


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Governor John Carney has been working to make Delaware a better place for more than 30 years.

Born in Wilmington and raised in Claymont, Governor John Carney has been working for the Delaware people for more than 30 years. From 2011 to 2017, John served as Delaware's lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives. During his three terms in Congress, John worked with members of both parties to find solutions to the most important challenges facing the nation. He supported the revitalization of American manufacturing through the "Make It In America" agenda. He was a lead sponsor of the centerpiece of the Jumpstart our Businesses (JOBS) Act that made it easier for small- and medium-sized businesses to grow and create jobs.

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