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  Archives:  January 2025

Passing of Former State Fire Commissioner, Kenneth Ryder

State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that Delaware Fire Commission pays honor and tribute to the passing of former Fire Commissioner Kenneth Ryder. Commissioner Ryder passed away on January 23, 2025. He was a dedicated leader and a true servant of the community, having devoted over 50 years of his life to protecting […]




Governor’s Office Seeks Nominees for Delaware’s Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2025

The Office of Governor Matt Meyer is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s obligatory seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC). To be eligible for consideration as the Gov. Meyer’s nominee to the MAFMC seat by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), individuals must be Delaware residents and have relevant fisheries background, experience and the ability to serve as a council member, including travel to a number of fisheries management meetings annually.




Governor Meyer Announces Executive Order To Develop A ‘One-Stop-Shop’ For Workforce And Affordable Housing Permits 

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2025

WILMINGTON— Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced his Workforce and Affordable Housing Permitting Executive Order, establishing a statewide working group tasked with providing recommendations on the creation of a “one-stop-shop” for projects in each county, streamlining the permitting and licensing processes in state and local governments. The goal of Executive Order #4 is to enhance […]




Governor Meyer Declares January Human Trafficking Awareness Month In Delaware

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2025

DOVER— Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed Proclamation #1, declaring January 2025 as HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH in the State of Delaware. Governor Meyer was joined by Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Steven Yeatman, the Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, several Delaware state senators and representatives, […]




Kyle Evans Gay Takes Her Oath, Becoming Delaware’s 27th Lieutenant Governor

Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2025

In front of a crowd of top state officials, community leaders, and supporters earlier today, Kyle Evans Gay made a promise to lead with vision and collaboration, as Delaware’s 27th Lieutenant Governor.






  Archives:  January 2025

Passing of Former State Fire Commissioner, Kenneth Ryder

State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that Delaware Fire Commission pays honor and tribute to the passing of former Fire Commissioner Kenneth Ryder. Commissioner Ryder passed away on January 23, 2025. He was a dedicated leader and a true servant of the community, having devoted over 50 years of his life to protecting […]




Governor’s Office Seeks Nominees for Delaware’s Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2025

The Office of Governor Matt Meyer is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s obligatory seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC). To be eligible for consideration as the Gov. Meyer’s nominee to the MAFMC seat by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), individuals must be Delaware residents and have relevant fisheries background, experience and the ability to serve as a council member, including travel to a number of fisheries management meetings annually.




Governor Meyer Announces Executive Order To Develop A ‘One-Stop-Shop’ For Workforce And Affordable Housing Permits 

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2025

WILMINGTON— Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced his Workforce and Affordable Housing Permitting Executive Order, establishing a statewide working group tasked with providing recommendations on the creation of a “one-stop-shop” for projects in each county, streamlining the permitting and licensing processes in state and local governments. The goal of Executive Order #4 is to enhance […]




Governor Meyer Declares January Human Trafficking Awareness Month In Delaware

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2025

DOVER— Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed Proclamation #1, declaring January 2025 as HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH in the State of Delaware. Governor Meyer was joined by Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Steven Yeatman, the Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, several Delaware state senators and representatives, […]




Kyle Evans Gay Takes Her Oath, Becoming Delaware’s 27th Lieutenant Governor

Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2025

In front of a crowd of top state officials, community leaders, and supporters earlier today, Kyle Evans Gay made a promise to lead with vision and collaboration, as Delaware’s 27th Lieutenant Governor.