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  Archives:  July 2025

Governor Meyer Signs Several Health-Related Bills Strengthening Protections for Overlooked Populations

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 21, 2025

WILMINGTON—Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed six bills aimed at supporting the healthcare of vulnerable populations, protecting Delawareans from harmful substances, and strengthening accountability in healthcare and housing. “Every Delawarean deserves the opportunity to live a safe, healthy, and dignified life,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “These new laws expand access to quality healthcare, ensure safer housing […]




Governor Meyer Announces Departure of DHSS Secretary Josette Manning

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 18, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the departure of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Josette Manning. Secretary Manning’s departure is effective October 1, 2025, when she will then join U.S. Senator Chris Coons’ office as State Director. “On behalf of the State of Delaware, I want to express my deepest gratitude to […]




Delaware Forest Service Mobilized Wildfire Engine to Grand Junction, CO

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, July 18, 2025

(Dover, DE) July 17th, 2025 – The Delaware Forest Service has mobilized E-613, a newly built Type 6 wildland fire engine, with three crew members from Blackbird State Forest to the Turner Gulch wildfire in Grand Junction, Colorado. The crew, consisting of Sam Topper (ENGB; Engine Boss), Aiden Binko, and Tom Hairgrove (FFT2; Fire Fighter […]




Governor Meyer Joins Bipartisan Group of Governors Issuing Joint Letter to Grid Operator PJM

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 18, 2025

Letter Advocates for Increased State Representation Amid Ongoing Leadership Changes and PJM Cost Crisis; Proposes Candidates to Fill Current PJM Board Vacancies and Commits States to Further Collaboration Through the Formation of an Interstate Governors Group. WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer, along with the governors of Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and […]




DNREC Confirms New State Record Golden Tilefish

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 18, 2025

DNREC has certified a new state record for Golden Tilefish by Logan Smith of Dover after he reeled in a 56-pound 3.2-ounce specimen which measured 42.5-inches in length to surpass the previous record set in 2020 by nearly 3.5 pounds.






  Archives:  July 2025

Governor Meyer Signs Several Health-Related Bills Strengthening Protections for Overlooked Populations

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 21, 2025

WILMINGTON—Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed six bills aimed at supporting the healthcare of vulnerable populations, protecting Delawareans from harmful substances, and strengthening accountability in healthcare and housing. “Every Delawarean deserves the opportunity to live a safe, healthy, and dignified life,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “These new laws expand access to quality healthcare, ensure safer housing […]




Governor Meyer Announces Departure of DHSS Secretary Josette Manning

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 18, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the departure of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Josette Manning. Secretary Manning’s departure is effective October 1, 2025, when she will then join U.S. Senator Chris Coons’ office as State Director. “On behalf of the State of Delaware, I want to express my deepest gratitude to […]




Delaware Forest Service Mobilized Wildfire Engine to Grand Junction, CO

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, July 18, 2025

(Dover, DE) July 17th, 2025 – The Delaware Forest Service has mobilized E-613, a newly built Type 6 wildland fire engine, with three crew members from Blackbird State Forest to the Turner Gulch wildfire in Grand Junction, Colorado. The crew, consisting of Sam Topper (ENGB; Engine Boss), Aiden Binko, and Tom Hairgrove (FFT2; Fire Fighter […]




Governor Meyer Joins Bipartisan Group of Governors Issuing Joint Letter to Grid Operator PJM

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 18, 2025

Letter Advocates for Increased State Representation Amid Ongoing Leadership Changes and PJM Cost Crisis; Proposes Candidates to Fill Current PJM Board Vacancies and Commits States to Further Collaboration Through the Formation of an Interstate Governors Group. WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer, along with the governors of Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and […]




DNREC Confirms New State Record Golden Tilefish

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 18, 2025

DNREC has certified a new state record for Golden Tilefish by Logan Smith of Dover after he reeled in a 56-pound 3.2-ounce specimen which measured 42.5-inches in length to surpass the previous record set in 2020 by nearly 3.5 pounds.