Posts Tagged ‘Gov Matt Meyer’
DE Governor Matt Meyer & AG Kathy Jennings React to SCOTUS Ruling on Tariffs
On Friday, the US Supreme court struck down the Trump Administration’s International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs. By a vote of 6 to 3, the Court wiped out the 10% tariff that President Trump imposed on nearly every country as well as several specific higher tariffs on US trading partners – including Canada, Mexico, China…
Read MoreState of Delaware Opens Initial RFPs to Transform Rural Health Care
Governor Matt Meyer has announced that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are now open for four initiatives under Delaware’s plan to overhaul health care in every community. The RFPs are part of the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program, a multi-year effort to expand access to care, lower costs, and increase the medical workforce, particularly in rural…
Read MoreSNAP Benefits from Delaware Recipients Could End Monday
Delaware House Republicans are urging Governor Matt Meyer and AG Kathy Jennings to cooperate with the USDA’s request earlier this year to supply information on SNAP recipients. The USDA manages the program which is funded by the federal government. USDA requested information which includes home address, social security number and immigration status – but House…
Read MoreGov Meyer Launches Resource Website for Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown
Delaware residents who are impacted by the federal government shutdown have a new online resource page with assistance programs and services available to help them during this uncertain time. The website has help for food assistance, healthcare and unemployment assistance, student loan relief, childcare aid and rent and utility support. There is also connections for…
Read MoreGov. Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Transportation Funding Task Force
Governor Matt Meyer has signed his 14th Executive Order – this to establish the Delaware Task Force on Sustainable Transportation Funding. This is to address long-term challenges facing the state’s Transportation Trust Fund – and ensure Delaware’s infrastructure remains strong, reliable and sustainable for decades to come. The task force will be led by DelDOT…
Read MoreGov Meyer Nominates Christen Linke Young as Next Secretary of DHSS
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has announced the nomination of Christen Linke Young as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. Young is a nationally recognized health policy leader with more than 15 years of experience in state and federal government, She will succeed Secretary Josette Manning, who will depart on October…
Read MoreAG Jennings Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Administration’s Attempts to Defund Head Start and other programs
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has won a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration’s attempts to defund Head Start and other programs in the First State. Jennings says that on September 10th the US District Court for the District of Rhode Island entered a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration, blocking them from implementing rule…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Signs HB 250 to Create Special 250th Anniversary License Plate
As our country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary of Separation Day and American independence next year, Governor Matt Meyer has signed House Bill 250 to create a new special license plate to commemorate the semiquincentennial. Proceeds from this special license plate will go towards parades, programs and events that will bring Delawareans together to…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Sen. Buckson’s Pension Reform Bill to Help Address Staffing Shortages
A bipartisan measure sponsored by Senator Eric Buckson has been signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer. The Governor signed Senate Bill 52 which is aimed at easing staffing shortages in Delaware’s schools and state agencies that operate 24-hour shifts. The bill modernizes employment rules for state pensioners willing to return to work. It removes…
Read MoreGov. Meyer Lifts Delaware Drought Watch
After 10 months – the Drought Watch in Delaware has been lifted. Acting on guidance from the State’s Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) and the Governor’s Drought Response Committee, Governor Matt Meyer on Monday lifted Delaware’s drought watch. Officials recommended lifting the drought watch after confirming that precipitation, soil moisture, streamflow and groundwater levels have…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Six Health-Related Measures into Law
Governor Matt Meyer signed several health-related bills that will strengthen protections for overlooked populations. These six measures expand access to quality healthcare, ensure safer housing by reducing lead exposure, protect communities from dangerous substances and provide essential support for mothers and individuals impacted by the opioid crisis. Additional information from Gov Matt Meyer: “Every Delawarean deserves…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Executive Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care in Delaware
Governor Matt Meyer was at CAMP Rehoboth in Rehoboth Beach this morning where he signed an executive order(#11) that adds further protections for gender-affirming care in Delaware from attempts by the federal government and other state governments to criminalize patients and providers. The Governor’s order aims to protect the personal data of gender-affirming care providers…
Read MoreGov. Meyer Signs Amended Cannabis Legislation into Law
Legislation that amends the requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who want to work in, own or help run a licensed marijuana business has been signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer. Meyer says that the state’s recreational cannabis industry will created good-paying jobs and provide critical revenue for the state. House Bill 110…
Read MoreGov. Meyer Nominates Joshua Sanderlin as Next Marijuana Commissioner
Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Joshua Sanderlin as Delaware’s next Marijuana Commissioner. Sanderlin is an attorney and government regulations expert and has over 15 years of experience advising businesses and policymakers on regulatory compliance – with a focus on shaping state-level cannabis laws and markets. Sanderlin’s nomination requires confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. Additional…
Read MoreDelaware Launches Upgrades to Enhanced 911 Service
Delaware is launching video upgrades to the enhanced 911 service. Governor Matthew Meyer joined Secretary Joshua Bushweller, State 911 Administrator Robert Williams, and Dover Emergency Communications Manager Matthew Carey on Thursday to demonstrate the new upgrades to the enhanced 911 service at the Dover Police Department Communications Center – one of the first in the…
Read MoreDE’s JP Court Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Joining Delaware State Court System
Delaware’s Justice of the Peace Court is celebrating its 60th Anniversary of joining the Delaware State Court System. Governor Matt Meyer signed a proclamation Monday commemorating the anniversary. Legislation was signed by Gov. Charles Terry on March 31, 1965 that brought the JP Court into the Delaware State Court system. For generations the JP Court…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Executive Order Addressing Food Insecurity & Improving DE Food Distribution Systems
Governor Matt Meyer has signed an executive order that addresses food insecurity and improving the efficiency of Delaware’s food distribution systems. The Food Resiliency Executive Order reestablishes the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy to develop and manage a cross-agency statewide food access strategy that addresses system gaps, optimizes food security and improves nutrition…
Read MoreDelaware State Senate Confirms Six of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees
The Delaware State Senate have confirmed the first six nominees for Governor Matt Meyer’s cabinet. LIST OF CONFIRMED CABINET MEMBERS: Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez – Secretary of State Michael Smith – Secretary of the Department of Finance Brian Maxwell – Director of the Office of Management and Budget Yvonne Anders Gordon – Secretary of the Department of…
Read MoreGov Meyer Looking for Nominees for Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
Candidates interested in being nominated for Delaware’s seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC) should complete and submit a nomination application kit. Candidates will be nominated by Governor Matt Meyer. You must be a Delaware resident and in the application kit – outline your fisheries background, experience and ability to serve as a council…
Read MoreDE Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order #1
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed his first executive order Tuesday after being sworn into office. Executive Order #1 directs state agencies to prioritize the development of youth apprenticeship programs across the state. The order establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from across labor, educational and nongovernmental sectors with the ultimate…
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