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  Archives:  January 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Signs First Executive Order

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, in his first executive action as Governor of Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #1, ordering state agencies to prioritize the development of youth apprenticeship programs across the state. Led by the Delaware Department of Education, Executive Order #1 establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from […]




Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities Announce Opening Of Waitlists

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Delaware’s five public housing authorities announced that they will reopen their waitlists for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs and low-income public housing which will be accessible at https://Delaware.AffordableHousing.com on February 3, 2025. Low-income public housing, which is funded by the federal government and managed locally, aims to provide rental assistance to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ensuring access to safe and suitable housing.




2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

DOVER, Del. (January 21, 2025)—The Delaware Forest Service is now seeking entries for its annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, open to all K- 5 public, private, homeschool, after-school, and other organized youth groups. The annual Arbor Day Poster Contest is the largest contest of its kind in the State of Delaware, with 61 schools participating […]




AG Jennings sues to stop unconstitutional executive order targeting birthright citizenship

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Delaware, 17 other states file suit to defend Americans’ 14th Amendment rights Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware and 17 other states—along with Washington, DC and San Francisco—are challenging President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, which violates the constitutional rights of all children born in the United States. “We are a nation of immigrants, and a nation […]




Governor Matthew S. Meyer’s Inaugural Address as Prepared

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

DOVER– Today, following his swearing-in as the 76th Governor of Delaware, Governor Matthew S. Meyer delivered his inaugural address in a ceremony held at the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University. The following is the address as prepared: INAUGURAL ADDRESS Good morning, everyone! Good morning, Delaware! Thank you so much […]






  Archives:  January 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Signs First Executive Order

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, in his first executive action as Governor of Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #1, ordering state agencies to prioritize the development of youth apprenticeship programs across the state. Led by the Delaware Department of Education, Executive Order #1 establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from […]




Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities Announce Opening Of Waitlists

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Delaware’s five public housing authorities announced that they will reopen their waitlists for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs and low-income public housing which will be accessible at https://Delaware.AffordableHousing.com on February 3, 2025. Low-income public housing, which is funded by the federal government and managed locally, aims to provide rental assistance to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ensuring access to safe and suitable housing.




2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

DOVER, Del. (January 21, 2025)—The Delaware Forest Service is now seeking entries for its annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, open to all K- 5 public, private, homeschool, after-school, and other organized youth groups. The annual Arbor Day Poster Contest is the largest contest of its kind in the State of Delaware, with 61 schools participating […]




AG Jennings sues to stop unconstitutional executive order targeting birthright citizenship

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Delaware, 17 other states file suit to defend Americans’ 14th Amendment rights Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware and 17 other states—along with Washington, DC and San Francisco—are challenging President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, which violates the constitutional rights of all children born in the United States. “We are a nation of immigrants, and a nation […]




Governor Matthew S. Meyer’s Inaugural Address as Prepared

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

DOVER– Today, following his swearing-in as the 76th Governor of Delaware, Governor Matthew S. Meyer delivered his inaugural address in a ceremony held at the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University. The following is the address as prepared: INAUGURAL ADDRESS Good morning, everyone! Good morning, Delaware! Thank you so much […]