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Governor Meyer Calls on Senators to Follow the Law and Take No Further Action on Withdrawn Port Board Nominees

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2025

WILMINGTON—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued a letter to members of the Delaware State Senate, calling on the Senate Executive Committee to follow the law regarding recently withdrawn nominations to the Diamond State Port Corporation’s Board of Directors. Made in the final hours of Acting Governor Long’s two-week tenure, these nominations were rescinded by Governor […]




Second Round Of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed By State Senate

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2025

DOVER—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s second slate of cabinet nominees were confirmed by the Delaware State Senate, including the Department of Correction, the Delaware State Housing Authority, and the Department of Education. “Delawareans deserve no-nonsense leadership on some of our toughest issues, and Cindy, Matt, and Terra are up to the challenge,” said Governor Matt […]




Governor Meyer and Secretary of Education Marten Issues Statements on NAEP Scores

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2025

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and Secretary of Education Cindy Marten issued the following statements regarding Delaware’s scores on the 2024 National Association of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card.




Delaware Division of the Arts Announce 2025 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to recognize 21 exceptional Delaware artists as the 2025 Individual Artist Fellows, awarding a total of $158,000 to support their creative pursuits. This year’s application cycle saw an unprecedented 191 applications from musicians, writers, and folk, media, and visual artists across the state.




Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Federal Funding Freeze Directive

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

  The State of Delaware is launching de.gov/federalfunding   WILMINGTON—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing federal funds: “By President Trump cutting off funding to critical programs, his administration jeopardized the livelihoods of thousands of Delawareans, making it even more difficult to access food, […]







  Category: Governor Matt Meyer

Governor Meyer Calls on Senators to Follow the Law and Take No Further Action on Withdrawn Port Board Nominees

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2025

WILMINGTON—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued a letter to members of the Delaware State Senate, calling on the Senate Executive Committee to follow the law regarding recently withdrawn nominations to the Diamond State Port Corporation’s Board of Directors. Made in the final hours of Acting Governor Long’s two-week tenure, these nominations were rescinded by Governor […]




Second Round Of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed By State Senate

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2025

DOVER—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s second slate of cabinet nominees were confirmed by the Delaware State Senate, including the Department of Correction, the Delaware State Housing Authority, and the Department of Education. “Delawareans deserve no-nonsense leadership on some of our toughest issues, and Cindy, Matt, and Terra are up to the challenge,” said Governor Matt […]




Governor Meyer and Secretary of Education Marten Issues Statements on NAEP Scores

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2025

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and Secretary of Education Cindy Marten issued the following statements regarding Delaware’s scores on the 2024 National Association of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card.




Delaware Division of the Arts Announce 2025 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to recognize 21 exceptional Delaware artists as the 2025 Individual Artist Fellows, awarding a total of $158,000 to support their creative pursuits. This year’s application cycle saw an unprecedented 191 applications from musicians, writers, and folk, media, and visual artists across the state.




Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Federal Funding Freeze Directive

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

  The State of Delaware is launching de.gov/federalfunding   WILMINGTON—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing federal funds: “By President Trump cutting off funding to critical programs, his administration jeopardized the livelihoods of thousands of Delawareans, making it even more difficult to access food, […]