https://worldleaders.website/leader-us-gov-deThe public schedule of Matt Meyer, Governor of Delaware, from official sources via World Leaders Daily.enSun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/28/governor-matt-meyer-signs-energy-consumer-protection-legislation/us-gov-de-2026-08-28-Governor Matt Meyer Signs Energy ConsumeFri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Matt Meyer today signed a package of energy consumer protection bills and delivered remarks, with state legislators, to address the rising utility costs for Delaware families and businesses.https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/25/governor-meyer-orders-lowering-of-flags-in-honor-of-dolly-parton/us-gov-de-2026-08-25-Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILMINGTON, Del. — In accordance with President Trump’s order and as a mark of respect for the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered that both the American and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities for a one-week period, beginning today, August […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/25/245439/us-gov-de-2026-08-25-DTI Names Tina Donbeck Chief Technology Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000DTI Names Tina Donbeck Chief Technology Officer Dover, Del. — The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) today announced Tina Donbeck as the agency’s new Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Donbeck will lead DTI’s Application Development, Data Management, Enterprise Project Delivery, and Artificial Intelligence organizations, working with agencies across the state to […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/21/ud-and-state-agencies-team-up-for-ai-hackathon/us-gov-de-2026-08-21-UD and State Agencies Team Up for AI HacFri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000University of Delaware and State Agencies Team Up for AI Hackathon at FinTech Innovation Hub Hennovate the State paired students with state employees to build AI tools for real agency problems NEWARK, Del. — More than 40 students from the University of Delaware (UD), Penn State and area high schools spent three days building AI […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/20/governor-meyer-signs-executive-order-to-cut-licensing-red-tape-expand-workforce-opportunities/us-gov-de-2026-08-20-Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order To Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed Executive Order 27 to modernize Delaware's occupational licensing system, remove unnecessary barriers to employment and make it easier for qualified professionals, including military families, professionals with experience earned outside the state and workers entering licensed professions through alternative or competency-based pathways, to enter Delaware's workforce while maintaining strong public health and safety standards.https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/17/governor-meyer-signs-bipartisan-legislation-expanding-access-to-affordable-summer-childcare-for-delaware-families/us-gov-de-2026-08-17-Governor Meyer Signs Bipartisan LegislatMon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 17, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed two bills that will make it easier for families who rely on Delaware’s Purchase of Care program to access summer camps and childcare, while simplifying requirements that have prevented summer camps from serving families who […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/13/governor-meyer-announces-new-projects-accepted-into-jobsfirst-permitting-accelerator/us-gov-de-2026-08-13-Governor Meyer Announces New Projects AcThu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today announced the latest projects accepted into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator, advancing the administration's efforts to deliver critical infrastructure, expand broadband access, strengthen health care and support economic growth across Delaware.https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/10/governor-meyer-honors-secretary-steven-yeatman-on-his-retirement-after-30-years-of-service-to-delaware/us-gov-de-2026-08-10-Governor Meyer Honors Secretary Steven YMon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 10, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER HONORS SECRETARY STEVEN YEATMAN ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO DELAWARE’S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today congratulated Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF) Secretary Steven E. Yeatman on his […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/07/governor-meyer-walks-on-house-bill-462-calls-on-general-assembly-to-stop-taxing-delaware-renters-at-commercial-rates/us-gov-de-2026-08-07-Governor Meyer Walks on House Bill 462, Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 7, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER WALKS ON HOUSE BILL 462, CALLS ON GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO STOP TAXING DELAWARE RENTERS AT COMMERCIAL RATES Governor Meyer urges lawmakers to finish the job when they return: “A home is a home, whether you own it or rent it.” DOVER, […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/06/governor-meyer-signs-john-lewis-voting-rights-act-strengthening-voting-rights-protections-in-delaware/us-gov-de-2026-08-06-Governor Meyer Signs John Lewis Voting RThu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 6, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ACT, STRENGTHENING VOTING RIGHTS PROTECTIONS IN DELAWARE WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, establishing comprehensive state-level voting rights protections to ensure every Delawarean has […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/06/governor-meyer-signs-legislation-to-strengthen-delawares-health-care-workforce/us-gov-de-2026-08-06-Governor Meyer Signs Legislation to StreThu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000NEW CASTLE – Governor Matt Meyer recently signed legislation that strengthens Delaware’s health care workforce by allowing qualified health professionals to provide more care and creating new pathways into health care careers. Together, Senate Bill 320, Senate Bill 283, and House Joint Resolution 13 remove barriers that can limit access to care by modernizing health […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/05/governor-meyer-launches-farm-to-processing-program-to-support-delaware-farmers-healthy-food-access-and-second-chances/us-gov-de-2026-08-05-Governor Meyer Launches Farm to ProcessiWed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Matt Meyer today announced the launch of Delaware's Farm to Processing program, building on successful pilot testing earlier this year through a partnership between the Delaware Farm & Food Council, the Delaware Department of Correction, the Delaware Department of Education, and key outlet, Seaford Boys & Girls Club. The program will increase access to fresh, locally grown food, create new markets for Delaware farmers and expand workforce training opportunities that prepare incarcerated Delawareans for successful reentry into their communities.https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/03/governor-meyer-launches-innovate-delaware-with-dpp-to-advance-and-strengthen-statewide-innovation-ecosystem/us-gov-de-2026-08-03-Governor Meyer Launches Innovate DelawarMon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Matt Meyer joined the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) today to announce Innovate Delaware, a new statewide initiative to serve as a central hub to support innovators and better connect them to existing partners and opportunities up and down Delaware.https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/31/244046/us-gov-de-2026-07-31-Governor Meyer Announces 2026 Delaware WFri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000DOVER, Del. — Gov. Matt Meyer today announced the four distinguished leaders who will be inducted into the Delaware Women's Hall of Fame. Their extraordinary leadership, service and lasting contributions have strengthened communities, shaped institutions and helped define Delaware's future.https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/29/5-million-in-state-arts-grants-heads-to-all-three-delaware-counties/us-gov-de-2026-07-29-$5 Million in State Arts Grants Heads toWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Delaware Division of the Arts Funding Strengthens Communities, Schools, and Local Economies Statewide, DEL. (July 29, 2026) – Whether you live in a city, a small town, or a rural stretch of Sussex County, the arts should be something you can engage with. That is the idea behind the Delaware Division of the Arts’ first […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/29/governor-meyer-announces-funding-to-establish-four-new-school-based-health-centers-in-sussex-county/us-gov-de-2026-07-29-Governor Meyer Announces Funding to EstaWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced awards to establish four new school-based health centers in Sussex County through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The investment brings more health care resources directly to rural Sussex County by expanding access to preventive, primary and behavioral health services […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/21/governor-meyer-signs-bipartisan-freshwater-wetlands-protection-act/us-gov-de-2026-07-21-Governor Meyer Signs Bipartisan FreshwatTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS BIPARTISAN FRESHWATER WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed Senate Bill 9, establishing Delaware’s first comprehensive state program to protect freshwater wetlands now while creating a clearer and more predictable permitting process for landowners, farmers, and […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/21/governor-meyer-signs-landmark-health-care-affordability-package-to-lower-costs-and-protect-patients/us-gov-de-2026-07-21-Governor Meyer Signs Landmark Health CarTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000DOVER, Del. — Gov. Matt Meyer today signed three bills aimed at lowering health care costs, expanding access to care, and protecting Delaware hospitals from private equity ownership.https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/16/governor-meyer-signs-executive-order-strengthening-conflict-of-interest-standards-for-unclaimed-property-task-force/us-gov-de-2026-07-16-Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order StrThu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 16, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order Strengthening Conflict-Of-Interest Standards For Unclaimed Property Task Force DOVER, Del. — Gov. Matt Meyer signed Executive Order 26 establishing enhanced conflict-of-interest standards for executive branch members serving on Delaware’s Unclaimed Property Task Force, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/14/governor-meyer-launches-delaware-commercial-corridor-initiative-to-support-small-businesses/us-gov-de-2026-07-14-Governor Meyer Launches Delaware CommercTue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Matt Meyer joined Delaware Division of Small Business Director CJ Bell to launch the Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative (DCCI), a new statewide program designed to help small businesses improve their storefronts, buildings and operations while revitalizing Delaware's downtown and commercial districts.https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/13/governor-meyer-orders-the-lowering-of-flags-in-concurrence-with-white-house-2/us-gov-de-2026-07-13-Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of FlMon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000WILMINGTON – Today, in concurrence with President Trump’s proclamation regarding the passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and ending Saturday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. ET.https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/13/governor-meyer-establishes-office-of-the-surgeon-general-names-dr-neil-hockstein-as-delawares-first-surgeon-general/us-gov-de-2026-07-13-Governor Meyer Establishes Office of theMon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 13, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed Executive Order 25 establishing the Office of the Surgeon General within the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and announced the appointment of Dr. Neil Hockstein as Delaware’s first Surgeon General. With the […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/10/governor-meyers-statement-on-traffic-stop-in-dover-pledges-full-investigation/us-gov-de-2026-07-10-Governor Meyer’s Statement on Traffic StFri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 10, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER’S STATEMENT ON TRAFFIC STOP IN DOVER, PLEDGES FULL INVESTIGATION DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer releases the following statement regarding the traffic stop and arrest of a Delaware woman in Dover: “My administration is aware of the recent video circulating on […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/07/governor-meyer-vetoes-35-million-legislative-hall-expansion-amid-affordability-concerns/us-gov-de-2026-07-07-Governor Meyer Vetoes $35 Million LegislTue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER VETOES $35 MILLION LEGISLATIVE HALL EXPANSION AMID AFFORDABILITY CONCERNS DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today exercised his constitutional line-item veto authority to remove the $35 million appropriation for the proposed Legislative Hall expansion project from House Bill 500, the Fiscal […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/07/gov-meyer-signs-banking-modernization-package-to-strengthen-delawares-leadership-in-financial-services/us-gov-de-2026-07-07-Gov. Meyer Signs Banking Modernization PTue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Matt Meyer has signed a package of legislation modernizing Delaware’s banking laws, marking the state’s most significant update to its financial regulatory framework in more than 40 years and positioning Delaware to lead the next generation of financial innovation. Sponsored by Senator Spiros Mantzavinos and Representative Bill Bush, Senate Bills 16, 18 and 19 […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/30/gov-meyer-signs-fy2027-budget-investing-in-education-affordability-and-opportunity/us-gov-de-2026-06-30-Gov. Meyer Signs FY2027 Budget InvestingTue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Matt Meyer today signed Delaware’s Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, approving a plan that invests in public education, affordable housing, healthcare and the state workforce while lowering costs and expanding opportunity for Delaware families. The FY2027 budget reflects the administration’s priorities of investing in children, making Delaware more affordable, expanding access to housing and […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/29/gov-meyer-calls-upon-delaware-public-service-commission-to-suspend-delmarva-rate-hike/us-gov-de-2026-06-29-Gov. Meyer Calls Upon Delaware Public SeMon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Matt Meyer today urged the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) to keep Delmarva Power’s distribution rates at their current level while the Commission reviews the utility’s latest request for a rate increase. In a letter sent to the Commission, Meyer asked regulators to use their authority under 26 Del. C. § 310 to prevent […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/25/delaware-and-wilmington-named-among-nations-most-arts-vibrant-by-smu-dataarts/us-gov-de-2026-06-25-Delaware and Wilmington Named Among NatiThu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Delaware Ranks 11th of 50 States and Wilmington 57th of 100 Communities in 10th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index STATEWIDE, Del., [June 25, 2026] – SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, released its 10th annual Arts Vibrancy Index, which ranks Delaware 11th in the nation for arts vibrancy among the 50 states and recognizes […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/23/governor-meyer-announces-accelerated-community-solar-projects/us-gov-de-2026-06-23-Governor Meyer Announces Accelerated ComTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Matt Meyer today announced a major milestone in the fight to expand affordable energy access, lower electricity costs, and strengthen Delaware’s long-term energy independence: the acceptance of four community solar projects into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator. The four community solar projects, developed by ECA Power and located in Sussex and New Castle Counties, have […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/16/governor-meyer-calls-for-immediate-action-to-protect-delaware-ratepayers-and-hold-utilities-accountable/us-gov-de-2026-06-16-Governor Meyer Calls for Immediate ActioTue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and protect Delaware ratepayers, urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers, and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the final weeks of the legislative session. Joined by Senator Stephanie Hansen, Representative Frank Burns, Delaware Public Advocate Jameson Tweedie, Public Service Commission (PSC) Director Matt Hartigan, […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/16/tedi-surpasses-500000-trees-planted/us-gov-de-2026-06-16-TEDI Surpasses 500,000 Trees PlantedTue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The state’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) has surpassed 500,000 plantings toward a goal of reaching 1 million by 2030 and has opened the application period for groups and organizations seeking funding for spring 2027 projects.https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/11/governor-meyer-and-dsha-announce-major-step-forward-for-hope-center-expansion-in-kent-county/us-gov-de-2026-06-11-Governor Meyer and DSHA Announce Major SThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Meyer and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that they have an agreement in principle with Delaware State University to purchase its Living and Learning Commons in Dover as a site to expand the Hope Center model in Kent County. After Governor Meyer created the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness last […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/04/delawares-largest-class-of-27-individual-artist-fellows-headlines-award-winners-xxvi/us-gov-de-2026-06-04-Delaware’s Largest Class of 27 IndividuaThu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Following its Dover premiere, the exhibition tours to the Historic Odessa Foundation and the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center. Statewide, Del. (June 4, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts and the Biggs Museum of American Art will open Award Winners XXVI on Thursday, June 4, celebrating 26 years of honoring Delaware’s Individual Artist […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/03/governor-meyer-declares-statewide-drought-watch/us-gov-de-2026-06-03-Governor Meyer Declares Statewide DroughWed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC).https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/02/state-and-thomas-jefferson-university-partner-to-establish-delawares-first-medical-school/us-gov-de-2026-06-02-State and Thomas Jefferson University PaTue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Matt Meyer today announced a partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to establish a regional campus of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, creating the first four-year medical school in Delaware’s history and a major investment in the future of healthcare access across the state. Delaware is currently one of only three states in the nation without […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/01/governor-meyer-announces-64000-cases-cleared-in-clean-slate-automation/us-gov-de-2026-06-01-Governor Meyer Announces 64,000 Cases ClMon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today announced that Delaware has initiated its first automated batch of Clean Slate cases, clearing more than 64,000 eligible cases from public-facing criminal background checks and marking a major step forward in the State’s implementation of Delaware’s Clean Slate law. That single batch is more than three times the number […]https://news.delaware.gov/2026/05/29/delaware-leaders-respond-to-third-circuits-order-that-the-state-comply-with-immigration-subpoena/us-gov-de-2026-05-29-Delaware Leaders Respond to Third CircuiFri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000In response to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal’s order on Wednesday that the Delaware Department of Labor provide employment records to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Governor Matt Meyer and Attorney General Kathy Jennings released the following statements. Governor Matt Meyer stated: “Federal overreach into state governments and immigrant communities needs […]