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Statement from AG Jennings and Gov. Meyer on victory over Trump tariffs at SCOTUS
Date Posted: February 20, 2026

Wilmington DMV Operational Update
Date Posted: February 20, 2026

State leaders celebrating the groundbreaking of Savannah Grove with a traditional dirt toss.

Governor Meyer, DSHA, Apennine celebrate start of new housing in Georgetown
Date Posted: February 20, 2026

Graphic announcing the State of Delaware’s 5th Annual Career Fair. The event takes place February 25, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Paul M. Hodgson Vocational and Technical High School, 2575 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, Delaware. The design features blue and gold colors, a “Register Now” button, the Great Seal of the State of Delaware, and notes the event is hosted in partnership with Hodgson Vo-Tech.

Delaware Holds Career Fair to Expand Youth Pathways and State Employment Opportunities
Date Posted: February 19, 2026

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Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 7, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 8
Date Posted: February 19, 2026

Charter School Accountability Committee recommends revocation of BASSE’s charter
Date Posted: February 18, 2026

Sponsors and meal sites sought for 2026 Summer Food Service Program
Date Posted: February 17, 2026

UPDATE – Dagsboro Explosion 09/30/25
Date Posted: February 17, 2026

Join DOC’s Spring 2026 Citizens Academy for an insider’s look at Delaware’s correctional system
Date Posted: February 17, 2026

Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags to Honor the Lives of George Bunting and John Viola; Rev. Jesse Jackson
Date Posted: February 17, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Presents Order of the First State to Five Delawareans
Date Posted: February 16, 2026

DOJ secures life sentence in fatal shooting of Dmajah Tickles
Date Posted: February 16, 2026

DPA Calls for Extension of PJM Capacity Price Cap to Protect Consumers
Date Posted: February 13, 2026

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Delaware School Safety Center Hosts School Security Officer Training for Delaware School Constables
Date Posted: February 13, 2026

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Delaware Tourism Announces World Cup 2026 Partnership & Plans
Date Posted: February 12, 2026

LEADelaware welcomes 11 new members for Class VIII, celebrates Class VII graduation
Date Posted: February 12, 2026

Hawkins selected as 2025 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award Recipient
Date Posted: February 12, 2026

Image showing the outline of a smartphone, the words Receive phone, text, or e-mail alerts via the DOC Community Notification System, and a QR code to open the online registration page.

Department of Correction launches enhanced community notification system
Date Posted: February 11, 2026

A woman in a red outfit speaks at a wooden podium with a microphone on a theater stage. Behind her, a large projected graphic reads “Futures in the Arts Celebration” with a Delaware outline on a yellow-to-orange background.

Delaware Announces Second Annual “Futures in the Arts” Celebration Announced
Date Posted: February 11, 2026

Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium to Create a Comprehensive State of the State of Perinatal Health Report
Date Posted: February 10, 2026

The Pathways to Thriving Summit will take place at Bally's Dover Conference Center on March 18, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

DPH to Host Summit on Building Healthy, Strong Communities in Delaware
Date Posted: February 10, 2026

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DE Libraries Celebrate 2026 Blue Hen Book Award Winners
Date Posted: February 9, 2026

State of Delaware Opens Initial RFPS to Transform Rural Health Care
Date Posted: February 9, 2026

Delaware Department of Labor Marks Successful Paid Leave Launch in January
Date Posted: February 9, 2026

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 10 Finalists for Delaware’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Date Posted: February 9, 2026

Seven Organizations Awarded Sports Tourism Capital Investment Funding
Date Posted: February 6, 2026

DOC announces Deputy Warden appointments at state prison facilities
Date Posted: February 6, 2026

2026 Organ Donor Awareness Video Scholarship Contest

Delaware Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board Announces 2026 Video Scholarship Contest for High School Students
Date Posted: February 6, 2026

DNREC Reopens Indian River Bay to Clamming and Shellfish Harvesting After Millsboro Sewage Release
Date Posted: February 6, 2026

Delaware schools recognized for strong performance and progress in closing achievement gaps
Date Posted: February 6, 2026

DOJ secures prison sentence in 2024 stalking case
Date Posted: February 5, 2026

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The Mezzanine Gallery presents Christopher L. Starr’s “For Granted”
Date Posted: February 5, 2026

DOC Announces leadership promotions at Bureau of Community Corrections and Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution
Date Posted: February 4, 2026

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Delaware Grocery Initiative Applications Open Feb. 20th
Date Posted: February 4, 2026

Spring Turkey Season Lottery Attracts Record Number of Applicants for Hunting State Wildlife Areas
Date Posted: February 4, 2026

AG Jennings secures $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices
Date Posted: February 3, 2026

State Employees’ Charitable Campaign Seeks Delaware Nonprofits for 2026 Giving Campaign
Date Posted: February 3, 2026

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DNREC Expands Paid Summer Internship Program for College Students and Recent Graduates
Date Posted: February 3, 2026

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Department of Insurance Releases 2025 Data
Date Posted: February 2, 2026

Governor Meyer Announces Historic Investments in Early Education, Tags Lt. Governor Gay to Lead Systemic Change
Date Posted: February 2, 2026

National Burn Awareness Week 2026
Date Posted: February 2, 2026

Governor Meyer Opens Nominations for The 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame & She’s on Her Way Awards
Date Posted: February 2, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Certifying Updated Delaware Land Use Strategies
Date Posted: January 30, 2026

DMV Scam Alert
Date Posted: January 30, 2026

Delaware Department of Labor Publishes New Economic Articles Highlighting Delaware’s GDP and Future Workforce Trends
Date Posted: January 30, 2026

The 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest is open to all public and private schools, homeschool groups and organized youth programs serving grades K–5.

2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens
Date Posted: January 30, 2026

New Castle Fire
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

Adult box tree moths generally have white bodies with a brown head and abdomen tip. Their wings are white and slightly iridescent, with an irregular thick brown border, spanning 1.6 to 1.8 inches, at Forest Pest Methods Laboratory, Buzzards Bay, MA. USDA photo by Hannah Nadel

Attention Nursery Owners and Gardeners: Boxwood Workshop set for Wednesday, Feb. 4
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Unveils FY 27 Recommended Budget Focused on Delaware-First, Affordability, and Responsible Growth
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

Deputy Warden of Special Operations Peter Nichols

Peter Nichols appointed Deputy Warden of Special Operations
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

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First Saturday Program Explores Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

AG Jennings secures additional $25 million natural resource damage settlement payment
Date Posted: January 28, 2026

DMV New Public Hours
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective 11:00 AM
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Governor Meyer’s Office Launches Applications for Spring Internship Program
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs Announces New Partnership
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

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Kent County State Offices Open at 10 a.m. on January 27, 2026; New Castle and Sussex Operate on a Regular Schedule
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

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Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

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Driving Restrictions for Delaware Downgraded Effective 10am
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Announces Closure of All State Offices for Monday, January 26
Date Posted: January 25, 2026

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State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, January 26, 2026
Date Posted: January 25, 2026

Level 2 Driving Restriction For New Castle & Kent Counties Effective 10 Am – Level 1 Remains In Sussex
Date Posted: January 25, 2026

Level 1 Driving Warning Statewide at Midnight
Date Posted: January 24, 2026

State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

2025 Annual Report showcases $8.1M investment in Downtown Development District Rebate Program
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

AG Jennings, colleagues demand action from xAI over Grok’s Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Lisa Collison as New Bank Commissioner
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

Snow covers the dunes at Cape Henlopen State Park. Residents and visitors are prohibited from sledding or snowboarding on the dunes

DNREC Reminds Public: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

Bartender Charged After Fatal Crash Investigation
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

The Delaware Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will host its 11th annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Feb. 23-24, 2026, at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

Delaware Forest Service Announces 11th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Date Posted: January 22, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Lays Out Delaware-First Agenda in State of the State Address
Date Posted: January 22, 2026

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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Date Posted: January 21, 2026

DEMA Urges Readiness and Awareness Ahead of Weekend Winter Storm
Date Posted: January 21, 2026

Lewes oncologist arrested on child pornography charges
Date Posted: January 20, 2026

Attorney General Jennings sues HHS for discriminating against transgender Delawareans
Date Posted: January 20, 2026

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Visit Delaware & DRA Host Premiere Event For “Back of House” Film Series
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

Public Housing Authorities urge individuals to update waiting list applications
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

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DelDOT Reminds Drivers about Work Zone Awareness
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

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Delaware Public Archives Explores Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy in New Digital Exhibit
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

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DNREC Closes Indian River Bay to Clamming and Mussels
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition Returns – Webinar Set for Jan. 29
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

Three Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Jon Sheehan for Delaware State Board of Education President
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

DHSS Announces Warming Stations
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

AG Jennings Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposals Aimed at Further Restricting Access to Gender-Affirming Care
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

Three volunteers, bundled up against the cold, help clean up Cape Henlopen State Park during the winter months.

Delaware State Parks Holds Day of Service for 75th Anniversary
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

AG Jennings sues Big Pharma over insulin price hikes
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

Staff from the DuPont Nature Center gesturing to the open wall for the contest display with the words, "Your artwork here."

DuPont Nature Center to Showcase Environmental Art Throughout Season
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

Governor Meyer Announces Resignation of CIO Greg Lane
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

Secretary Clifton announces Jimmy Kroon’s appointment as Deputy Secretary
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

This large bird structure with a slide in part of the playground that was built in Tidewater Park in Laurel with ORPT funds.

DNREC Awards Record Improvement Grants for Local Parks
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

Delmarva Power Files Request For $67.8 Million Base Rate Increase
Date Posted: January 12, 2026

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Second Annual DNREC Photo Contest Opens Jan. 15
Date Posted: January 12, 2026

Delaware announces presumptive positive avian influenza case in Kent County commercial flock
Date Posted: January 10, 2026

DelDOT Recaps 2025 Litter Cleanup Efforts
Date Posted: January 9, 2026

Delaware’s Tax Season Starts January 26, 2026
Date Posted: January 8, 2026

Tidewater Park in Laurel benefitted from a DNREC surface water planning project grant

DNREC Soliciting Project Proposals for Surface Water Matching Planning Grants
Date Posted: January 8, 2026

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Wilmington DMV Operational Update

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026

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The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will resume operations at its Wilmington location on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 8:00am.

Service will be by appointment only to help manage customer volume in the facility, and more details about the appointment system will be shared as the reopening date approaches.

The Delaware City, Dover, and Georgetown DMV locations will continue to offer walk-in service to customers.

We appreciate the continued patience and support of the public as we work to resume service after December’s tragedy at the facility.

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