Office of the Delaware Governor
Recent News About Office of the Delaware Governor
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Delaware inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024
As of December 2024, Delaware experienced a 22.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.
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Inflation in Delaware outpaces national average as of November 2024
As of November 2024, Delaware experienced a 22.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.
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Delaware sees inflation increase as of October 2024
As of October 2024, Delaware experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.
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Delaware experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024
As of September 2024, Delaware experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
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Inflation in Delaware outpaces national average as of August 2024
As of August 2024, Delaware experienced a 21.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
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Census highlights: 2021 shows most residents in Delaware aged 55 to 59
Delaware recorded a median age of 41 years in 2021 among its 981,892 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by First State Times.
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Women outnumbered men in Delaware in 2021
Of the 981,892 people living in Delaware in 2021, 51.4% (504,673) were women and 48.6% (477,219) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by First State Times.
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5.6% of citizens in Delaware unemployed in 2021
The unemployment rate in Delaware hit 5.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
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Governor John Carney Elected 2023 National President of The Council of State Governments
Governor John Carney was elected National President of The Council of State Governments (CSG) during the organization’s national conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, last week. His one-year term as CSG National President will begin on January 1, 2023.
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Governor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Legislation Related to Maternal and Infant Health
Governor Carney signed multiple pieces of legislation on Monday related to maternal and infant health aimed at decreasing infant and maternal mortality and expanding services to communities across the state.
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Governor Carney Announces Changes to Leadership Team
Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced changes to his leadership team in the Office of the Governor
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Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations
Governor John Carney on Friday announced the following judicial nominations, which must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate
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Governor Carney Vetoes House Bill 371
Governor John Carney on Tuesday vetoed House Bill 371, legislation that would remove all penalties for possession by a person 21 years of age or older of one ounce or less of marijuana and ensure that there are no criminal or civil penalties for transfers without remuneration of one ounce or less of marijuana between persons who are 21 years of age or older.
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Governor Carney Tests Positive for COVID-19
Governor John Carney announced Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 through an at-home antigen test, which he took after experiencing mild symptoms.
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Governor Carney Signs Rebate Legislation to Send $300 Direct Payments to Delawareans
Bipartisan 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program Cleared the General Assembly on Thursday
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Council on Development Finance Approves Eight Site Readiness Fund Projects Totaling $6.2 million
The Council on Development Finance (CDF) on Monday approved eight Site Readiness Fund project applications totaling $6.2 million. The projects are located throughout the state with three each in New Castle County and Kent County and two in Sussex County.
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Governor Carney Lifts COVID-19 State of Emergency
Public Health Emergency authorized to aid hospitals, long-term care facilities with COVID-19 response
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DELAWARE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: DNREC’s Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
DNREC’s Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
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From South New Castle News
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Governor Carney Announces Interim Steps Allowing Small Businesses; Universal Testing in Nursing Homes
Retail, hair dressers able to resume limited services while maintaining health guidelines
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From Sussex Review
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Delaware Schools Closed through Academic Year
A statement from Governor Carney on Delaware Schools