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Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2025

DOVER– Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #9, establishing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, a coordinated statewide effort to address gun violence and promote safer communities across Delaware. The Office will operate under the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and will focus on interagency collaboration, data-driven policy, and community […]




$13 Million Available for Opioid Crisis Projects in Delaware

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 2025

WILMINGTON – This week, the Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission (POSDC) announced that it is now accepting applications for Round 3 of grant funding. Approximately $13 million is available to support projects addressing the opioid crisis in Delaware. A crucial part of this effort is empowering organizations across the state to implement vital programs […]




Governor Meyer Signs HB110 into Law

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 2025

WILMINGTON – Tonight, Governor Matt Meyer signed HB110 into law, amending requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who wish to work in, own, or help run a licensed marijuana business. “Delaware’s recreational cannabis industry is going to create good-paying jobs and provide critical revenue for the state to help pay for schools, housing, and […]




Governor Meyer and Division of Small Business Highlight $14M Available in Small Business Funding

Governor Matt Meyer | Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025

On Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer joined Division of Small Business (DSB) Director CJ Bell to highlight the urgent need to get $14M in the hands of small business owners before the end of the calendar year and re-launch the program providing these funds, the Small State Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).




Lowering of Flags to Mark the Passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

To mark the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, Governor Matt Meyer orders flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, April 26, 2025.







  Category: Governor Matt Meyer

Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2025

DOVER– Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #9, establishing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, a coordinated statewide effort to address gun violence and promote safer communities across Delaware. The Office will operate under the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and will focus on interagency collaboration, data-driven policy, and community […]




$13 Million Available for Opioid Crisis Projects in Delaware

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 2025

WILMINGTON – This week, the Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission (POSDC) announced that it is now accepting applications for Round 3 of grant funding. Approximately $13 million is available to support projects addressing the opioid crisis in Delaware. A crucial part of this effort is empowering organizations across the state to implement vital programs […]




Governor Meyer Signs HB110 into Law

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 2025

WILMINGTON – Tonight, Governor Matt Meyer signed HB110 into law, amending requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who wish to work in, own, or help run a licensed marijuana business. “Delaware’s recreational cannabis industry is going to create good-paying jobs and provide critical revenue for the state to help pay for schools, housing, and […]




Governor Meyer and Division of Small Business Highlight $14M Available in Small Business Funding

Governor Matt Meyer | Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025

On Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer joined Division of Small Business (DSB) Director CJ Bell to highlight the urgent need to get $14M in the hands of small business owners before the end of the calendar year and re-launch the program providing these funds, the Small State Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).




Lowering of Flags to Mark the Passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

To mark the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, Governor Matt Meyer orders flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, April 26, 2025.