Posts Tagged ‘Governor Matt Meyer’
Governor Matt Meyer Announces Major Broadband Milestone for Delaware
Governor Matt Meyer and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) have announced federal approval of Delaware’s comprehensive plan to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure to more than 4,728 unserved and underserved homes and businesses. Nearly $27.8 million in federal funding was secured for this plan. According to the Office of the Governor, this approval represents…
Read MoreGov Meyer Proclaims This Week as “Flood Awareness Week”
Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed March 16 to 20 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week. This is in conjunction with DNREC, DEMA and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security which want residents to be better informed about flood risk, the likelihood of flooding from extreme weather…
Read MoreDE Division of Small Business Launches Online Form to Nominate New Opportunity Zone Census Tracts
Encouraging private sector development in Delaware’s economically distressed communities is the goal behind a new initiative launched today by the Delaware Division of Small Business in partnership with Governor Matt Meyer. The state has unveiled an online nomination form for Opportunity Zone 2.0, allowing investors, economic development professionals and government officials to recommend eligible Census…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Streamlining State Permitting Regulations
Governor Matt Meyer has signed an executive order to streamline permitting regulations across Delaware, which state officials say would make it easier to build affordable and workforce-focused homes, develop much-needed sustainable energy generation, expand access to broadband, and integrate public water and wastewater, while still protecting public safety and the environment. The five overarching goals…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Orders Flags at Half-Staff Following Deaths of Three Leaders
Governor Matt Meyer has ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the lives and service of former Delaware state legislators, George Bunting and John Viola, who passed away last week. Flags are also to be lowered in remembrance of the life, service, and influence of the Rev.…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Presents Order Of The First State To Five Delawareans
Earlier this month, Governor Matt Meyer presented Delaware’s highest civilian honor—the Order of the First State—to five Delawareans recognized for extraordinary service and lasting impact in public service, medicine, the arts, and athletics. Those five include Brooks Banta, Ellen Bartholomaus, Anand Panwalker, Mike Vincent, and Robert “Bob” Vanderhost. Governor Meyer said each of them has built something that lasts –– stronger local government,…
Read MoreDelaware Tourism Office Announces Statewide Watch Parties for World Cup 2026™ Matches
The Delaware Tourism Office is planning four statewide watch parties for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as nearby Philadelphia prepares to host matches this June. Delaware is partnering with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 as an official promotional partner. Events are scheduled in each county, along with a World Cup Final watch party in Newark. Governor Matt…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Historic Investments in Early Childhood Education
In his State of the State address and FY 2027 Recommended Budget Presentation, Governor Matt Meyer outlined a path forward to invest in Early Childhood Education in Delaware. The Governor looks to invest $50-million in state and federal dollars towards strengthening Delaware’s early childhood care and education (ECCE) system and he has tapped Lt Governor…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Presents FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer today presented his Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget. He outlined the priorities in expenditures… Director of the Office of Management and Budget –Brian Maxwell says the FY 2027 recommended budget is nearly $6.94 billion, with 4.99% budget growth. The budget allocates $85.5 million in the Grant-in-Aid Bill, while the Capital Budget…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Delivers 2026 State of the State Address
Governor Matt Meyer delivered his 2026 State of the State Address this afternoon. The Governor, along with addressing challenges including climate change, political division, as well as issues related to the cost of living, highlighted the positives… Â A large portion of his speech focused on work that is being done in the areas…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Nominates Jon Sheehan for Delaware State Board of Education President
Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Jon Sheehan to serve as the next president of the Delaware State Board of Education. Sheehan is a longtime public servant with experience in education policy at both the state and national levels. According to the Governor’s office, he currently serves as interim executive director of the University of Delaware’s…
Read MoreTransfer on Death Deeds Act Recording Now in Effect
The Transfer on Death Deeds Act, which was signed into law in September, would allow estate planning to be more accessible to those in marginalized communities through its straightforward process with clear easy-to-use forms. Kent County Recorder of Deeds –Gene Thornton tells the Talk of Delmarva… After a 90-day waiting period, Delaware Counties…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer To Live Host De250 Trivia Night
Delaware Day Trivia Night will take place tomorrow– Thursday, December 4, from 7–8 p.m., with participants age 18 and older able to play from home or at six gathering sites statewide. Governor Matt Meyer and Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez will host a live Matt Chats broadcast during the event, which will stream on state social media…
Read MoreUPDATE: Delmarva Power’s Customer Relief Fund
UPDATE–11-20-25: Â For those struggling with higher energy bills, the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund is available to help. Region President for Delmarva Power Marcus Beal tells the Talk of Delmarva about how the program came about… He adds that they thought it was the right thing to do as a company. Through a fund…
Read MoreUPDATE: House Bill 255 with HA 2 & HA 3; House Substitute 1 for HR 19 Both Pass in Special and Extraordinary Sessions
UPDATED 2:30 p.m.– 11-13-25:Â With 25 votes needed to pass, House Bill 255 with HA 2 & HA 3 crafted to address the projected budget shortfall passed in the House with 26 yes votes, 13 voting no and two absent. The 26 who voted yes were all Democrat legislators. HB 255 now heads to the…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer and DSB Announce Winners of EDGE 2.0 Small Business Grant Competition
Governor Matt Meyer, and the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) have announced the winners of the EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition. EDGE, the Division’s flagship pitch and funding competition, stands for Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion. Seven awards totaling an enhanced allocation of $1.15M dollars, were presented to Delaware small businesses in a ceremony at…
Read MoreDelaware Applies for $1 Billion in Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
Governor Matt Meyer announced that Delaware has applied for up to $1 billion from the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand healthcare access, lower costs, and strengthen the workforce in rural Kent and Sussex counties, home to nearly 40% of the state’s population. The proposal includes establishing a four-year medical school, two Hope Center-style integrated…
Read MoreDE Gov Meyer Launches Office of New Americans
Governor Matt Meyer has launched a new Delaware Office of New Americans. This new office is within the Department of State and will provide support to the immigrant community – including citizenship assistance and coordinating with partner organizations. Gov. Meyer has chosen Milford native Rony Baltazar-Lopez as director. About 11.5% of Delaware’s population are immigrants.…
Read MoreGov. Meyer Calls for Extraordinary Session of DE General Assembly on November 13
The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council is projecting a $400-million revenue shortfall over the next three years. Friday, Governor Matt Meyer called the General Assembly to an extraordinary session to address this projected shortfall, which he blames on federal tax cuts for the wealthy. The General Assembly will return to Legislative Hall on Thursday,…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Declares State of Emergency to Continue SNAP Benefits
Governor Matt Meyer today declared a State of Emergency in the State of Delaware in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Under the State of Emergency, it is ordered that funds be identified and transferred to the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for the continuation of SNAP payments. Payments will be made…
Read MoreDE Attorney General Kathy Jennings Completes Review of OpenAI Recapitalization
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today that her office has issued a Statement of No Objection to the proposed corporate recapitalization transaction of Open AI, Inc., a Delaware nonprofit corporation.  Today’s announcement comes over a year after Attorney General Jennings began her review of OpenAI’s proposed transaction. OpenAI initially proposed a restructuring that would remove the…
Read MoreHouse & Senate Republican Leaders Ask for Cooperative Effort to Protect Food-Insecure Delawareans
Delaware House and Senate Republican leaders have sent a letter to Governor Matt Meyer requesting that his administration and DHSS Secretary Christen Linke Young identify and redirect any available funding resources to support the SNAP Program. The add that if no funds are available, then a special session of the General Assembly should be called…
Read MoreGov Meyer Requests Federal Action to Restore Storm-Damaged Beaches and Dunes
Governor Matt Meyer has sent a letter to President Trump urging immediate federal action to restore Delaware’s beaches and critical coastal protection systems after damage from recent nor’easters. The governor requested that the US Army Corps invoke its emergency restoration authority, which allows the Secretary of the Army, using existing emergency response funding, to restore…
Read MoreTax Credit Program Supports New Affordable Housing in Milford
Affordable housing options are expanding in Milford. The Delaware State Housing Authority, alongside Governor Matt Meyer, developers, and housing advocates, has launched Mispillion Station II—a project that will renovate 32 apartments and add 16 new units to the community. The joint venture between Severn Companies LLC and Searfoss Development LLC is supported by nearly $547,000…
Read MoreChristen Linke Young Confirmed by Delaware State Senate as DHSS Secretary
Governor Matt Meyer congratulated Christen Linke Young on her confirmation by the Delaware State Senate as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). Following her confirmation vote, Young was formally sworn in during a ceremony at Legislative Hall in Dover. Governor Meyer said she will chart a path toward a stronger,…
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