Governor Meyer Announces Launch of JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator
Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026
Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of Delaware’s new Permitting Accelerator applications under his JobsFirst initiative. JobsFirst is designed to cut red tape, speed up critical projects, and deliver results for Delaware families and businesses. The accelerator, focused on priority projects in housing, energy, broadband, and infrastructure, is beginning the process of creating a […]
Governor Meyer Nominates Candace Holmes To Serve As Kent County Family Court Judge
Governor Matt Meyer | Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2026
DOVER — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Commissioner Candace E. Holmes to serve as a Judge on Kent County Family Court. “Commissioner Holmes brings with her deep experience in family law and a strong commitment to Delaware’s children and families,” said Governor Meyer. “Her record reflects a thoughtful, steady approach to some of the most complex and sensitive cases before our courts. She understands […]
Governor Meyer Announces Summer 2026 Internship Program
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2026
WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced that his office is now accepting applications for its summer internship program. “We’re excited to launch our office’s Summer 2026 internship program, giving students from across Delaware critical knowledge about what it takes to manage state government,” Governor Matt Meyer said. “We’re looking for folks who understand the importance of […]
Governor Meyer Establishes Election Security Task Force in Delaware
Department of Elections | Department of Justice | Governor Matt Meyer | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today signed Executive Order 19, establishing the Delaware Task Force on Free, Fair, and Secure Elections. This is a coordinated effort focused on election security, to reinforce public confidence in Delaware’s electoral process, and safeguard Delaware from unconstitutional federal interference. “The U.S. Constitution is clear: elections are run by the states, not the federal government,” said Governor Meyer. “That’s a responsibility we take […]
State of Delaware Appeals Court Order to Provide Employer Data to Immigration Officials
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer announced today that the State of Delaware and the Delaware Department of Justice will appeal a recent federal court decision ordering the Delaware Department of Labor to provide employee wage and identification records to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “I will continue to go as far as the law allows to […]
