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Governor Carney’s Week: Saturday, June 8, 2019 – Friday, June 14, 2019


Saturday, June 8

Delaware National Guard Deployment

This event is open to the press

MEDIA: Please RSVP to Major Daniel Schwartz (daniel.j.schwartz1.mil@mail.mil) if you plan to attend.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a deployment ceremony for member of the 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion of the Delaware Army National Guard.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Brigadier General Michael Berry
Delaware Army National Guard

WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2019
10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Smyrna Readiness Center
103 Artisan Drive
Smyrna, DE 19977

 

Stonewall Fundraiser

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Delaware Stonewall PAC annual fundraiser in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

WHO: Governor John Carney
U.S. Senator Chris Coons
U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester
U.S. Representative Paul Raskin
Mitch Crane, President, Delaware Stonewall PAC
Members of the Delaware Stonewall PAC
Elected Officials
Members of the General Assembly
Community Members

WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2019
1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Mariachi Restaurant
14 Wilmington Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

 

Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Solidarity Ball

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the 4th Annual Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Solidarity Ball in Newark, DE.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
U.S. Senator Chris Coons
Arlene Holt Baker, National AFL-CIO Executive Vice President
Members of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
Community Members

WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2019
6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Embassy Suites Hotel
654 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19713

 

Holy Trinity Greek Festival

This event is open to the press

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the 2019 Holy Trinity Greek Festival in Wilmington, DE.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Community Members

WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2019
7:15 p.m.

WHERE: 808 North Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19806

 

Tuesday, June 11

Delaware American Legion Boys State Program

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will address the Delaware American Legion Boys State Program participants in Legislative Hall. The Delaware American Legion State Boys Program is a summertime educational program that focuses on participation and personal experience in a model state government, complete with shadowing governing bodies and elected public officials.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware American Legion Boys State Program

WHEN: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
10:45 a.m.

WHERE: Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Leadership Lunch

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a leadership lunch with the leadership of the Delaware Senate and House of Representatives.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware Senate Leadership
Delaware House of Representatives Leadership

WHEN: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Woodburn
151 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

 

Proclamation Signing – LGBTQ Pride Month

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month.

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Senator Laura Sturgeon
State Representative Krista Griffith
Members of the General Assembly
Advocates

WHEN: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1:45 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Visit with Miss Delaware 2018 and Local Title Holders

This event is closed to the press

WHAT: Governor John Carney will host a visit with Joanna Wicks, the outgoing Miss Delaware, and other local Delaware title holders.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Joanna Wicks, Miss Delaware 2018
Local 2018 Delaware Title Holders

WHEN: Tuesday, June 11, 2018
2:20 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Wednesday, June 12

Bill Signing – Senate Bill 34

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign Senate Bill 34 with Senate Amendment 1. This bill creates a Prescription Opioid Impact Fund through a prescription opioid impact fee that is paid by the pharmaceutical manufacturer.

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Senator Stephanie Hansen
State Senator Anthony Delcollo
State Senator Bryan Townsend
State Representative David Bentz
State Representative Kevin Hensley
State Representative Raymond Seigfried
State Representative Ruth Briggs King
Members of the General Assembly
Advocates

WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Meeting with Delegation from Peru

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will meet with a Delegation from Peru, visiting Delaware

WHO: Governor John Carney
Delegation from Peru

WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Reception for the release of Delaware in a Fintech Future

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a reception in Wilmington for the release of a report by the Delaware Prosperity Partnership on the growth of Delaware’s Fintech industry.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Kurt Foreman, Delaware Prosperity Partnership
Desmond Baker, Desmond A. Baker & Associates
Doneene Damon, Richards, Layton & Finger
Nick Lambrow, M&T Bank
Members of the Delaware financial services community

WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
5:00 p.m.

WHERE: University and Whist Club
805 North Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19806

 

Young Professionals CONNECT Event

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a young professionals networking event aimed at increasing the retention of millennials in the State of Delaware.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Community Members

WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
6:45 p.m.

WHERE: Washington Street Ale House
1206 Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

 

Thursday, June 13

Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors Meeting

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the June Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors Meeting.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

WHEN: Thursday, June 13, 2019
8:15 a.m.

WHERE: Delaware Technical and Community College, Stanton Campus
400 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713

 

Homeownership Announcement with Delaware State Housing Authority

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will join Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi, higher education officials, members of the General Assembly, housing partners and others to announce the creation of a new program, Homes for Grads, which will offer discounted rates on DSHA’s down payment assistance loans for homebuyers who have graduated college with a four-year degree or higher in the last three years. Governor Carney also will recognize June as Homeownership Month.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Anas Ben Addi, Director, Delaware State Housing Authority
Higher education officials
Members of the General Assembly
Partner organizations

WHEN: Thursday, June 13, 2019
10:15 a.m.

WHERE: Outside DSHA offices at:
18 The Green
Dover, DE 19901

 

Bill Signing – House Bill 45

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign House Bill 45. This Act is the product of the Manufactured Home Owners and Community Owner’s Act Task Force (“Task Force”), established by HR No. 24 of the 149th General Assembly. This Act makes technical and substantive revisions to the Manufactured Home Owners and Community Owners Act that were approved by all voting and nonvoting members of the Task Force.

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Representative Paul Baumbach
State Representative Ruth Briggs King
Members of the General Assembly
Brian Eng, Manufactured Housing Ombudsman, Delaware Department of Justice
Advocates

WHEN: Thursday, June 13, 2019
1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Bill Signing – Senate Bill 42

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign Senate Bill 42. This Act expands applicability of the Delaware State Fair Centennial Limited Edition Special License Plate to vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of up to 26,000 pounds, and clarifies that vehicles owned by artificial entities qualify for this plate. This Act also removes a provision regarding vans, as that language is antiquated and no longer necessary.

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Senator David Wilson
State Representative Ruth Briggs King
Members of the General Assembly
William J. DiMondi, Esq., General Manager, Delaware State Fair

WHEN: Thursday, June 13, 2019
1:15 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Bill Signing – House Bill 31

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign House Bill 31. This bill defines Street Rods to correspond with the same age requirement as used for antique motor vehicles, and would remove a fender requirement. 

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Representative Tim Dukes
State Representative Ruth Briggs King
Members of the General Assembly

WHEN: Thursday, June 13, 2019
1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Bill Signing – Senate Bill 27

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign Senate Bill 27. This Act, named the Share the Care Act, permits an individual employed by a personal assistance services agency to administer medications to an adult individual who resides in the individual’s own home.

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Senator Jack Walsh
State Representative Paul Baumbach
State Representative Ruth Briggs King
Members of the General Assembly
Lucretia Young, AARP DE State Director
George Meldrum, AARP DE State President
Sheila Grant, AARP DE Advocacy Director

WHEN: Thursday, June 13, 2019
1:45 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Friday, June 14

Cabinet Meeting

This event is closed to the press

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a meeting with Delaware state agency cabinet secretaries.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Governor’s Cabinet members

WHEN: Friday, June 14, 2019
9:00 a.m.

WHERE: New Castle Air National Guard Base
2600 Spruance Drive
New Castle, DE 19720

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