Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker

Delaware News



  Archives:  February 2026

State of Delaware Opens Initial RFPS to Transform Rural Health Care

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 9, 2026

Plan Focuses on Expanding Access, Lowering Costs, and Growing Delaware’s Health Care Workforce WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer announced today that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are now open for four initiatives under Delaware’s plan to overhaul health care in every community. The RFPs are part of the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program, a multi-year […]




Delaware Department of Labor Marks Successful Paid Leave Launch in January

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Monday, February 9, 2026

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Department of Labor’s (DOL) Division of Paid Leave marked a successful launch in January, accepting claims to support Delaware employees, and releasing first payments the first week of February. The progress made during the first month shows the Delaware Department of Labor’s dedication to ensuring Delaware employees receive support when […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 10 Finalists for Delaware’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 9, 2026

Free public event returns February 19 to the Smyrna Opera House   Statewide, Del. (February 9, 2026) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00pm. Ten student finalists will compete for the opportunity to be named state champion and advance to the National […]




Seven Organizations Awarded Sports Tourism Capital Investment Funding

Small Business | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2026

Today the Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) announced awards to seven Delaware sports facilities through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. The fund provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors and contribute to the state and local economy.




DOC announces Deputy Warden appointments at state prison facilities

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2026

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that Jason Schaffer, Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution, has been appointed Deputy Warden at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution effective February 8, and Major Bernell Williams, statewide Chief of Security/Inspections and Director of Emergency Preparedness, has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Baylor […]






  Archives:  February 2026

State of Delaware Opens Initial RFPS to Transform Rural Health Care

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 9, 2026

Plan Focuses on Expanding Access, Lowering Costs, and Growing Delaware’s Health Care Workforce WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer announced today that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are now open for four initiatives under Delaware’s plan to overhaul health care in every community. The RFPs are part of the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program, a multi-year […]




Delaware Department of Labor Marks Successful Paid Leave Launch in January

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Monday, February 9, 2026

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Department of Labor’s (DOL) Division of Paid Leave marked a successful launch in January, accepting claims to support Delaware employees, and releasing first payments the first week of February. The progress made during the first month shows the Delaware Department of Labor’s dedication to ensuring Delaware employees receive support when […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 10 Finalists for Delaware’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 9, 2026

Free public event returns February 19 to the Smyrna Opera House   Statewide, Del. (February 9, 2026) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00pm. Ten student finalists will compete for the opportunity to be named state champion and advance to the National […]




Seven Organizations Awarded Sports Tourism Capital Investment Funding

Small Business | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2026

Today the Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) announced awards to seven Delaware sports facilities through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. The fund provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors and contribute to the state and local economy.




DOC announces Deputy Warden appointments at state prison facilities

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2026

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that Jason Schaffer, Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution, has been appointed Deputy Warden at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution effective February 8, and Major Bernell Williams, statewide Chief of Security/Inspections and Director of Emergency Preparedness, has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Baylor […]