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  Archives:  February 2026

DOJ obtains prison sentence for fatal 2022 shooting

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 27, 2026

A Sussex County man has been sentenced to prison for the 2022 shooting death of Jermaine Meadows. Lance Leatherbury, 27, of Laurel, was sentenced on February 27 to 15 years in prison. The sentence follows Leatherbury’s plea of No Contest to charges of Manslaughter, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy Second Degree.   “The defendant’s actions are yet another shocking example […]




Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on the Unanimous Upholding of Senate Bill 21 by the Delaware Supreme Court

Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 27, 2026

WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement in response to the Delaware Supreme Court unanimously upholding Senate Bill 21:    “Delaware is the gold standard locale for global companies to do business, as it has been for more than 100 years, and today’s Supreme Court decision further affirms that fact. The Delaware franchise remains strong because […]




DSHA announces participants in zoning and land use reform pilot program

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Friday, February 27, 2026

Nine jurisdictions will receive technical assistance to create greater variety of housing types and address affordability challenges Dover, Del. – Feb. 26, 2026 – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) today announced the eight municipalities and one county that will receive free technical assistance and the planning consultants they will work with to modernize municipal zoning and land […]




Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Streamlining State Permitting Regulations

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 26, 2026

WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order to streamline permitting regulations across Delaware, making it easier to build affordable and workforce-focused homes, develop much-needed sustainable energy generation, expand access to broadband, and integrate public water and wastewater, while still protecting public safety and the environment. The full Executive Order can be found […]




DSB Prepares to Deploy Next $20M in SSBCI Funding

Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, February 26, 2026

To help businesses and potential lending partners understand available opportunities, the Division of Small Business will host two webinars in March. Members of DSB’s Business Finance team will discuss program details, eligibility, and how to get started.






  Archives:  February 2026

DOJ obtains prison sentence for fatal 2022 shooting

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 27, 2026

A Sussex County man has been sentenced to prison for the 2022 shooting death of Jermaine Meadows. Lance Leatherbury, 27, of Laurel, was sentenced on February 27 to 15 years in prison. The sentence follows Leatherbury’s plea of No Contest to charges of Manslaughter, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy Second Degree.   “The defendant’s actions are yet another shocking example […]




Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on the Unanimous Upholding of Senate Bill 21 by the Delaware Supreme Court

Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, February 27, 2026

WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement in response to the Delaware Supreme Court unanimously upholding Senate Bill 21:    “Delaware is the gold standard locale for global companies to do business, as it has been for more than 100 years, and today’s Supreme Court decision further affirms that fact. The Delaware franchise remains strong because […]




DSHA announces participants in zoning and land use reform pilot program

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Friday, February 27, 2026

Nine jurisdictions will receive technical assistance to create greater variety of housing types and address affordability challenges Dover, Del. – Feb. 26, 2026 – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) today announced the eight municipalities and one county that will receive free technical assistance and the planning consultants they will work with to modernize municipal zoning and land […]




Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Streamlining State Permitting Regulations

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 26, 2026

WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order to streamline permitting regulations across Delaware, making it easier to build affordable and workforce-focused homes, develop much-needed sustainable energy generation, expand access to broadband, and integrate public water and wastewater, while still protecting public safety and the environment. The full Executive Order can be found […]




DSB Prepares to Deploy Next $20M in SSBCI Funding

Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, February 26, 2026

To help businesses and potential lending partners understand available opportunities, the Division of Small Business will host two webinars in March. Members of DSB’s Business Finance team will discuss program details, eligibility, and how to get started.