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Governor Matt Meyer Signs Legislation Supporting Fire Companies

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

High school students can now earn up to one elective credit by volunteering with their local fire department. WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed two bills supporting fire companies by strengthening the Delaware Volunteerism Act and covering funeral expenses for members of volunteer fire companies. “Volunteer firefighters save lives every day,” said Governor Matt […]




Delaware Joins Northeastern States in Regional Public Health Coalition

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2025

DOVER, Del. (Sept. 5, 2025) – Governor Matt Meyer announced Delaware is joining other Northeast states in a regional public health coalition on Friday. This multi-state collaborative is focused on developing evidence-based recommendations on vaccinations, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and supporting state public health labs. “Science must continue to determine how we keep our state […]




DELAWARE FIRST STATE IN THE NATION TO PARTNER WITH OPENAI ON CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Department of Labor | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 4, 2025

WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer announced today that Delaware will be the first state in the nation to join the OpenAI Certification Program, a groundbreaking initiative to help students and workers build fundamental skills in artificial intelligence. The partnership will begin with early-stage programming across schools and workforce training programs to give every Delawarean the […]




Governor Meyer Signs Bipartisan Housing Bills to Increase Access and Cut Red Tape

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Creates Affordable Rental Housing Program, strengthens tenant rights DOVER — Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed a series of bills that strengthen housing protections, expand access to affordable homes, and ensure fairer, more transparent processes for Delaware families. Together, these new laws reflect Delaware’s commitment to protecting homeowners and renters, supporting seniors and people with […]




Governor Matt Meyer Signs Education Bills, Delivering Universal Free Breakfast, School Board Reform

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

WILMINGTON — Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed nine bills strengthening Delaware school systems and celebrated the signing of another bill that provides universal free breakfast. “As a former middle-school math teacher, I know firsthand how much it matters that every student feels supported and every educator has the resources they need,” said Governor Matt […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Matt Meyer Signs Legislation Supporting Fire Companies

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

High school students can now earn up to one elective credit by volunteering with their local fire department. WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed two bills supporting fire companies by strengthening the Delaware Volunteerism Act and covering funeral expenses for members of volunteer fire companies. “Volunteer firefighters save lives every day,” said Governor Matt […]




Delaware Joins Northeastern States in Regional Public Health Coalition

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2025

DOVER, Del. (Sept. 5, 2025) – Governor Matt Meyer announced Delaware is joining other Northeast states in a regional public health coalition on Friday. This multi-state collaborative is focused on developing evidence-based recommendations on vaccinations, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and supporting state public health labs. “Science must continue to determine how we keep our state […]




DELAWARE FIRST STATE IN THE NATION TO PARTNER WITH OPENAI ON CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Department of Labor | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 4, 2025

WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer announced today that Delaware will be the first state in the nation to join the OpenAI Certification Program, a groundbreaking initiative to help students and workers build fundamental skills in artificial intelligence. The partnership will begin with early-stage programming across schools and workforce training programs to give every Delawarean the […]




Governor Meyer Signs Bipartisan Housing Bills to Increase Access and Cut Red Tape

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Creates Affordable Rental Housing Program, strengthens tenant rights DOVER — Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed a series of bills that strengthen housing protections, expand access to affordable homes, and ensure fairer, more transparent processes for Delaware families. Together, these new laws reflect Delaware’s commitment to protecting homeowners and renters, supporting seniors and people with […]




Governor Matt Meyer Signs Education Bills, Delivering Universal Free Breakfast, School Board Reform

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

WILMINGTON — Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed nine bills strengthening Delaware school systems and celebrated the signing of another bill that provides universal free breakfast. “As a former middle-school math teacher, I know firsthand how much it matters that every student feels supported and every educator has the resources they need,” said Governor Matt […]