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  Archives:  August 2025

Governor Meyer Signs House Bill 1 Establishing Veterans Affairs Department With Cabinet-Level Secretary

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

SMYRNA — 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 […]




Primo Maschio, Lew Not Lou Take DSBF Splits

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – The first leg of Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) action for 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers kicked off the racing action at Harrington Raceway Monday. A pair of $20,000 divisions were contested with the big favorite Forrest Bartlett’s Primo Maschio ($2.10, Trae Porter) winning his 13th career race decisively in 1:55.4 over […]




DSBF 3-Year-Old Stakes Headline June 16-18 Harrington Racing

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) stakes for 3-year-olds will headline the June 16-18 racing action at Harrington Raceway as nine $20,00 divisions will go post ward to complete the first of two elimination legs. The top 8 point earners from the eliminations will return to compete in $110,000 finals on July 17, opening […]




Governor Meyer, Legislature Deliver Property Tax Relief And Reform

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

DOVER — Last night, Governor Matt Meyer signed several bipartisan reforms to provide immediate relief to Delaware homeowners facing sharp property tax increases and to ensure fairness following the statewide property reassessment. The bills create fairer tax rates that ease the burden on homeowners, provide flexible payment plan options, and issues refunds to property owners […]




Unveiling of New Historical Marker Honoring The Bulah Family & Brown v. Board of Education

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 11, 2025

For over 70 years, the story of the Bulah family has stood as a landmark in the fight for educational equality—one that began on a quiet road in Hockessin and helped shape the course of American history. On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., that legacy will be formally recognized with the unveiling of […]






  Archives:  August 2025

Governor Meyer Signs House Bill 1 Establishing Veterans Affairs Department With Cabinet-Level Secretary

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

SMYRNA — 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 […]




Primo Maschio, Lew Not Lou Take DSBF Splits

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – The first leg of Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) action for 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers kicked off the racing action at Harrington Raceway Monday. A pair of $20,000 divisions were contested with the big favorite Forrest Bartlett’s Primo Maschio ($2.10, Trae Porter) winning his 13th career race decisively in 1:55.4 over […]




DSBF 3-Year-Old Stakes Headline June 16-18 Harrington Racing

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) stakes for 3-year-olds will headline the June 16-18 racing action at Harrington Raceway as nine $20,00 divisions will go post ward to complete the first of two elimination legs. The top 8 point earners from the eliminations will return to compete in $110,000 finals on July 17, opening […]




Governor Meyer, Legislature Deliver Property Tax Relief And Reform

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

DOVER — Last night, Governor Matt Meyer signed several bipartisan reforms to provide immediate relief to Delaware homeowners facing sharp property tax increases and to ensure fairness following the statewide property reassessment. The bills create fairer tax rates that ease the burden on homeowners, provide flexible payment plan options, and issues refunds to property owners […]




Unveiling of New Historical Marker Honoring The Bulah Family & Brown v. Board of Education

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 11, 2025

For over 70 years, the story of the Bulah family has stood as a landmark in the fight for educational equality—one that began on a quiet road in Hockessin and helped shape the course of American history. On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., that legacy will be formally recognized with the unveiling of […]