Governor Meyer Honors Ten Delawareans with Order of the First State
Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 2, 2026
DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today announced ten recipients of the Order of the First State, Delaware’s highest civilian honor, recognizing individuals whose exceptional service, leadership and achievements have made a profound and lasting impact on the state and its people.
Governor Meyer Announces Three New Downtown Development Districts
Governor Matt Meyer | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of State Planning Coordination | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2026
DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today announced the designation of Claymont, Newport and Millsboro as Delaware’s three newest Downtown Development Districts, expanding the program to the full 15 districts allowed under state law. The Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues unanimously recommended the three communities for designation following the 2026 application process.
Gov. Signs Harm Reduction Legislation and Executive Order 28 Establishing Implementation and Public Health Guardrails
Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed Senate Bill 249 alongside Executive Order 28 directing the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services to implement the state’s new harm reduction framework through evidence-based regulations, a deliberate phased approach, continuous evaluation, and strong public health and safety standards.
Governor Meyer Launches Program Turning Student IDs into Library Cards to Expand Access to Reading and Learning
Delaware Libraries | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today announced a new pilot program allowing students to use their school-issued student IDs as library cards, removing an additional step between students and the books, research materials and learning resources available through Delaware libraries.
Governor Meyer Signs Film Tax Credit Creating Opportunities for Delaware Entrepreneurs and Artists
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today ceremonially signed legislation establishing Delaware’s first entertainment production tax credit and modernizing the state’s Motion Picture and Television Development Commission. Together, the measures create new opportunities for Delaware artists, entrepreneurs and workers while positioning the state to attract private investment from the growing entertainment industry.
