Posts Tagged ‘Gov Matt Meyer’
Gov 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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