Lighting Strikes Cause House Fires
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has investigated two fires in the past two days caused by storms. The first fire occurred on September 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM in the 1500 block of North Little Creek Road, Dover. The Dover Fire Department along with mutual aid fire companies responded to the residence. Upon arrival, […]
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces New Appointments to the Delaware State Arts Council
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2026
New members join the state’s citizen advisory council advancing arts policy, public stewardship, and statewide creative opportunity STATEWIDE, Del. (September 3, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts today announced the appointment of six new members to the Delaware State Arts Council (DSAC), the 16-member citizen advisory council that provides guidance on arts […]
Governor Meyer Signed Gun Safety Bill Package
Department of Justice | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor Matt Meyer | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 3, 2026 Media Contact: Jamie Mangrum Jamie.Mangrum@delaware.gov NEWARK, Del. – Governor Matt Meyer today signed a comprehensive gun safety bill package. He was joined at the signing by Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Secretary of the Department Safety and Homeland Security Josh Bushweller, Attorney General Kathy Jennings, Senate President Pro […]
Governor Meyer Signs Expansive Bill Package to Protect Immigrant Communities in Delaware
Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 3, 2026 Media Contact: Jamie Mangrum Jamie.Mangrum@delaware.gov MILFORD, Del. – Governor Matt Meyer today signed House Bills 94, 368, and 150, a package of legislation aimed at protecting immigrant communities in Delaware from federal civil immigration enforcement in spaces the state controls, including courts, jails, schools, as well as in […]
Governor Meyer Signed Public Education Funding Commission Bill, Funding $100 Million to Delaware Public Schools
Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Media Contact: Jamie Mangrum Jamie.Mangrum@delaware.gov WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, Governor Matt Meyer celebrated two Public Education Funding Commission (PEFC) bills aimed at improving equity, flexibility, transparency, adequacy, and accountability for Delaware Public Schools. The two bills were signed into law on June 30, 2026. SB 302 acknowledges and […]
