Posts Tagged ‘Governor Matt Meyer’
Governor Matt Meyer Joins Governors Public Health Alliance Focused on Public Health Coordination
Governor Matt Meyer has joined 14 other Governors in announcing the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of states and territories that officials say is designed to protect the health of people across the United States. In addition to Governor Meyer, the initial members of the alliance will include Maryland Governor…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Two Bipartisan Child Safety Bills
Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed Senate Bills 142 and 143 at Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences in Georgetown. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Â Â Senate Bill 142Â increases the penalty for sexual extortion in specific cases and requires schools to provide age-appropriate education for students on the dangers and warning…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Bills to Strengthen Public Safety And Support Law Enforcement
Governor Matt Meyer has signed ceremonial copies of three bills intended to strengthen Delaware’s commitment to public safety, honor those who serve, and promote responsible firearm laws.  House Bill 123, sponsored by Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Sen. Darius Brown, creates a new crime for shooting at homes, businesses, vehicles, or places of worship, helping…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Proclaims Senate Session To Confirm Health Secretary And Other Appointments
Governor Matt Meyer today proclaimed an extraordinary session of the Delaware Senate on Wednesday, October 15, during which senators will consider the Governor’s nominee for the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Christen Linke Young. Governor Meyer referred to her as one of the nation’s most experienced health policy leaders. The…
Read MoreState Of Delaware And ChristianaCare Reach Agreement To Pause And Potentially Settle HB350 Lawsuit
The State of Delaware and ChristianaCare have reached an agreement to pause and potentially settle their lawsuit over HB 350, focusing instead on strengthening healthcare transparency and investment. The deal includes commitments from ChristianaCare to share employee claims data with the Delaware Health Information Network to improve transparency and to negotiate a healthcare workforce loan…
Read MoreUPDATED: Brigadier General Karen Berry to be Sworn-In as First Cabinet Secretary for DE Dept of Veterans Affairs
UPDATED – 09/29/25 – She was confirmed during a special session of the Delaware State Senate on September 22 and on Wednesday, October 1, Retired Brigadier General Karen Berry will be sworn in as Cabinet Secretary of the Office of Veterans Affairs. She will be sworn in at 11am by former Judge William Witham at…
Read MoreAAA: Delaware Bill Protecting Motorists from Predatory Towing Practices Signed into Law by Governor Meyer
With predatory towing practices having become a serious issue in Delaware in recent years, AAA Mid-Atlantic commended Rep. Ed Osienski, the Delaware legislature, and Governor Matt Meyer for enacting House Bill 67, a comprehensive measure to curb those practices. The new law closely follows AAA’s standards by clearly defining towing company responsibilities, requiring photo…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Launches TikTok Account
Governor Matt Meyer has announced the launch of his official TikTok account. Delawareans can find the account and keep up with all of the Governor’s content by searching for @mattmeyerde. This will be Governor Meyer’s ninth account on a social media platform, joining his existing accounts on X, Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack. In a statement, Director of Communications Mila Myles…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Announces Standing Order From DPH To Ensure Continued Access To COVID-19 Vaccines
 Governor Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Public Health have issued a standing order on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and are calling on the Board of Pharmacy to convene an emergency meeting to protect vaccine access. The standing order refers to recommendations from other relevant professional organizations to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine.…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Launches New Platform and Social Media Account
Governor Matt Meyer launched a new platform and social media account where Delawareans can connect directly with the Governor and stay up to date on the work of his administration. He has launched his official Substack, which is an online publishing platform that allows creators — including journalists, writers, and public officials — to share…
Read MoreDelaware First State In The Nation To Partner With OpenAI On Certification Program
Governor Matt Meyer announced today that Delaware will be the first state in the nation to join the OpenAI Certification Program, a groundbreaking initiative to help students and workers build fundamental skills in artificial intelligence. The partnership will begin with early-stage programming across schools and workforce training programs to give every Delawarean the chance to…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Signs Education Bills, Delivering Universal Free Breakfast, School Board Reform
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed nine bills aimed at strengthening Delaware school systems and celebrated the signing of another bill that provides universal free breakfast. Governor Matt Meyer, who is a Former middle-school math teacher, says that by expanding free meals, strengthening standards for school boards and educators, and making sure Delaware schools are…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Appoints New Board Members To Delaware Prosperity Partnership
Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced thirteen new appointments to the Delaware Prosperity Partnership Board following its August 18th quarterly meeting, during which new amendments were introduced and passed unanimously to expand the board’s membership to thirty-five and allow the Governor to appoint a designee to serve as co-chair in his place. In doing so, the…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs 10 Public Safety Bills
Governor Matt Meyer has signed 10 new laws aimed at strengthening public safety, improving mental health resources, promoting nondiscrimination, and expanding protections for victims and communities across Delaware. The legislation includes the creation of a statewide Office of Suicide Prevention, updates to anti-discrimination laws, expanded rights for crime victims and young offenders, and stronger gun…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs House Bill 1 Establishing Veterans Affairs Department With Cabinet-Level Secretary
Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 1 creating a Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs, elevating veterans’ services to a cabinet‑level agency – an historic step toward strengthening how Delaware serves its veteran community. With this action, Delaware will soon have a Secretary of Veterans Affairs at the table of state leadership ensuring the voices, needs,…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Legislation Requiring CPR, First Aid, AED Training for Coaches
Governor Matt Meyer has signed into law House Bill 71, which advances student safety in athletics. The bill was crafted to ensure that schools participating in the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association are prepared to respond to emergencies. HB 71 sponsored by House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris and Sen. Nicole Poore, enhances emergency preparedness in…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Partnership for $50 Million in Medical Debt Elimination
Governor Matt Meyer has announced a partnership between the State of Delaware and national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, leveraging $500,000 in state funds to purchase and eliminate up to $50 million in medical debt for an estimated 17,000 or more Delawareans. To qualify for debt relief, Delaware residents must have annual household income at or…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Key Leadership Changes in His Administration
 Governor Matt Meyer has announced a strategic leadership transition within his Administration. Vanessa Phillips, who has served as Chief of Staff since January 2025, is now Senior Advisor to the Governor. Meanwhile, Misty Seemans, who was previously Deputy Legal Counsel, is taking over as Chief of Staff. Governor Meyer praised Phillips for her instrumental…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Legislation, Presents Awards Benefiting Veterans and Service Members
Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed a package of legislation aimed at expanding opportunity, improving access, and strengthening protections for Delaware’s military families, veterans, and National Guard members. Governor Meyer states that these bills are about breaking down real barriers that military families face — obstacles that no service member or their family should have to…
Read MoreDSB Unveils EDGE 2.0 to Help Small Businesses Thrive
The Delaware Division of Small Business has unveiled EDGE 2.0 — a reimagined grant competition offering $1.15 million to help small businesses thrive. Governor Matt Meyer says Delaware small businesses are integral to our economy and affirms the state’s commitment supporting them every step of the way. He says EDGE 2.0 will make it easier…
Read MoreGov Meyer Joins Other Governors to Demand Trump Administration Release Withheld Education Funding
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has joined with 17 other Governors calling on the Trump Administration to release $6.8-billion that is being withheld from schools and students across the country. For Delaware – that’s about $28.6-million. In a letter, the Governors shows the impact of these missed payments across the country and urged the DOE to…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Energy and Environmental Legislation
Governor Matt Meyer has signed a set of energy-related bills into law intended to improve energy accessibility, affordability, and reliability in Delaware. Additional legislation focuses on air and water quality. The measures, supported by lawmakers and environmental groups, aim to reduce utility costs, increase energy supply, improve service reliability, strengthen environmental accountability, and support biodiversity…
Read MoreAct to Amend the Charter of City of Milford Related to City Council Government & Eminent Domain–Signed into Law
Governor Matt Meyer has signed into law the Act to Amend the Charter of the City of Milford relating to enumerated powers and city council government. The Act to Amend the Charter grants the City Council the power to exercise eminent domain for the purpose of property acquisition, with the exception of land to be…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Joins Letter to Congress to Protect SNAP Benefits
In a joint letter to Congress, Governor Matt Meyer joined 23 Governors in urging Congress to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The letter, led by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, expressed concern that current legislative proposals could impact the program, which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. Governor Matt Meyer says the proposed SNAP…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Jennifer Donahue Sworn In as Sussex County Family Court Judge
Governor Matt Meyer has announced that Jennifer Donahue has been sworn in as a judge on the Sussex County Family Court. She was confirmed by the Delaware State Senate earlier today, June 18th. According to the Governor’s Office, Donahue is filling a newly created seat. As Sussex County’s population growth booms, the Sussex County Family…
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