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  Archives:  August 2025

Governor Meyer Appoints New Board Members to Delaware Prosperity Partnership

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025

WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced thirteen new appointments to the Delaware Prosperity Partnership Board following its August 18th quarterly meeting, during which new amendments were introduced and passed unanimously to expand the board’s membership to thirty-five and allow the Governor to appoint a designee to serve as co-chair in his place. In doing so, […]




DHSS Breaks Ground on New Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025

SMYRNA – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Governor Matt Meyer, and officials from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to begin construction on the new Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill. The State-run long-term care facility, which maintains a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare […]




SSBCI Update: DSB Distributes Nearly $4M in its Race to $14M

Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025

The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is edging closer to its goal of getting millions of dollars into the hands of small business owners through its ‘Race to $14M’ initiative! The Division has distributed another $1.59M in federal funding as part of its Small State Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). That brings the total of funds distributed to $3.99M since April 24 and leaves just over $10M that needs to be awarded so DSB does not lose access to the next round of these federal dollars.




Governor Meyer Signs Public Safety Bills

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Creates First Statewide Office of Suicide Prevention; Modernizes the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights DOVER — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed 10 bills to strengthen public safety and improve community resilience across Delaware. “We will protect our most vulnerable neighbors, support mental health, and expand access to justice and dignity for every resident,” said Governor […]




Visionary Arts Leader Deborah F. Rutter to Headline 2025 Delaware Arts Summit

Commission for Women | Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Featured Posts | Government Information Center | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Mezzanine Gallery | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Statewide convening set for October 27 at the Hotel Du Pont to explore new ideas and practices in the arts   STATEWIDE (August 20, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is pleased to announce the return of the Delaware Arts Summit, taking place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the historic Hotel Du […]






  Archives:  August 2025

Governor Meyer Appoints New Board Members to Delaware Prosperity Partnership

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025

WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced thirteen new appointments to the Delaware Prosperity Partnership Board following its August 18th quarterly meeting, during which new amendments were introduced and passed unanimously to expand the board’s membership to thirty-five and allow the Governor to appoint a designee to serve as co-chair in his place. In doing so, […]




DHSS Breaks Ground on New Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025

SMYRNA – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Governor Matt Meyer, and officials from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to begin construction on the new Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill. The State-run long-term care facility, which maintains a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare […]




SSBCI Update: DSB Distributes Nearly $4M in its Race to $14M

Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025

The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is edging closer to its goal of getting millions of dollars into the hands of small business owners through its ‘Race to $14M’ initiative! The Division has distributed another $1.59M in federal funding as part of its Small State Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). That brings the total of funds distributed to $3.99M since April 24 and leaves just over $10M that needs to be awarded so DSB does not lose access to the next round of these federal dollars.




Governor Meyer Signs Public Safety Bills

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Creates First Statewide Office of Suicide Prevention; Modernizes the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights DOVER — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed 10 bills to strengthen public safety and improve community resilience across Delaware. “We will protect our most vulnerable neighbors, support mental health, and expand access to justice and dignity for every resident,” said Governor […]




Visionary Arts Leader Deborah F. Rutter to Headline 2025 Delaware Arts Summit

Commission for Women | Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Featured Posts | Government Information Center | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Mezzanine Gallery | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Statewide convening set for October 27 at the Hotel Du Pont to explore new ideas and practices in the arts   STATEWIDE (August 20, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is pleased to announce the return of the Delaware Arts Summit, taking place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the historic Hotel Du […]