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  Archives:  August 2025

Governor Meyer Signs Public Health Bills

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2025

WILMINGTON— Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed 11 bills improving public health across Delaware. Joined by legislators at the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington, Gov. Meyer and state leaders made it clear that these bills were necessary to improve health equity, support families, and protect healthcare workers in every community. “Delawareans deserve an affordable healthcare […]




New DNREC Survey: Most Delawareans Say Climate Change is a Serious Threat to Future Generations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2025

A majority of Delawareans are concerned about climate change, believe it poses a serious threat to their communities and to future generations and think that more action is necessary to combat the issue.




Out-of-State Winners Chosen in Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Art Competitions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 22, 2025

Gerald Putt of Boiling Springs, Pa. and Charles Wurst of Fort Wayne, Ind., have claimed blue ribbons in Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Mr. Putt’s painting of a Northern Shoveler will be featured on the 2026/27 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp. A painting of a brown trout by Wurst was awarded first place and will grace the 2026 Delaware Trout Stamp.




Marketplace Health Insurance Rates Return to Trump-Era Highs

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, August 22, 2025

Federal budget, CMS rules, and expiration of subsidies to raise consumer costs Carriers on the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace have filed higher rates for the coming year. These actuarially justified increases are a result of federal budget activities, changes made to federal Marketplace rules, and the expiration of enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits. They do […]




Lt. Governor Gay Continues Statewide Meet & Greet Series 

Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Thursday, August 21, 2025 Media Contact: Alexis Wrease Email:  alexis.wrease@delaware.gov Phone: (302) 622-2677   Dover — After launching a statewide meet-and-greet series earlier this year, Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay will continue to host community conversations through the fall. Her next meet-and-greet will be in Kent County, on Monday, August 25, from 6 […]






  Archives:  August 2025

Governor Meyer Signs Public Health Bills

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2025

WILMINGTON— Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed 11 bills improving public health across Delaware. Joined by legislators at the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington, Gov. Meyer and state leaders made it clear that these bills were necessary to improve health equity, support families, and protect healthcare workers in every community. “Delawareans deserve an affordable healthcare […]




New DNREC Survey: Most Delawareans Say Climate Change is a Serious Threat to Future Generations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 25, 2025

A majority of Delawareans are concerned about climate change, believe it poses a serious threat to their communities and to future generations and think that more action is necessary to combat the issue.




Out-of-State Winners Chosen in Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Art Competitions

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 22, 2025

Gerald Putt of Boiling Springs, Pa. and Charles Wurst of Fort Wayne, Ind., have claimed blue ribbons in Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Mr. Putt’s painting of a Northern Shoveler will be featured on the 2026/27 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp. A painting of a brown trout by Wurst was awarded first place and will grace the 2026 Delaware Trout Stamp.




Marketplace Health Insurance Rates Return to Trump-Era Highs

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, August 22, 2025

Federal budget, CMS rules, and expiration of subsidies to raise consumer costs Carriers on the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace have filed higher rates for the coming year. These actuarially justified increases are a result of federal budget activities, changes made to federal Marketplace rules, and the expiration of enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits. They do […]




Lt. Governor Gay Continues Statewide Meet & Greet Series 

Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Thursday, August 21, 2025 Media Contact: Alexis Wrease Email:  alexis.wrease@delaware.gov Phone: (302) 622-2677   Dover — After launching a statewide meet-and-greet series earlier this year, Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay will continue to host community conversations through the fall. Her next meet-and-greet will be in Kent County, on Monday, August 25, from 6 […]