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Governor Meyer Appoints New Board Members to Delaware Prosperity Partnership

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025

WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced thirteen new appointments to the Delaware Prosperity Partnership Board following its August 18th quarterly meeting, during which new amendments were introduced and passed unanimously to expand the board’s membership to thirty-five and allow the Governor to appoint a designee to serve as co-chair in his place. In doing so, […]




Governor Meyer Signs Public Safety Bills

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Creates First Statewide Office of Suicide Prevention; Modernizes the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights DOVER — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed 10 bills to strengthen public safety and improve community resilience across Delaware. “We will protect our most vulnerable neighbors, support mental health, and expand access to justice and dignity for every resident,” said Governor […]




Visionary Arts Leader Deborah F. Rutter to Headline 2025 Delaware Arts Summit

Commission for Women | Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Government Information Center | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Mezzanine Gallery | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Statewide convening set for October 27 at the Hotel Du Pont to explore new ideas and practices in the arts   STATEWIDE (August 20, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is pleased to announce the return of the Delaware Arts Summit, taking place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the historic Hotel Du […]




Gov. Meyer Lifts Delaware Drought Watch After 10 Months

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 18, 2025

Acting on guidance from the State’s Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) and the Governor’s Drought Response Committee, Governor Matt Meyer today lifted Delaware’s drought watch almost 10 months after it went into effect due to prolonged drought conditions brought on by low precipitation levels throughout the state in 2024.




Governor Meyer Signs House Bill 187 Legalizing Direct-to-Door Wine Shipments

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025

MARYDEL — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 187, ushering in Delaware’s first-ever legal framework allowing in- and out-of-state licensed wine producers to ship directly to residents. “By signing HB 187, we provide Delawareans with broader access to legally produced wines while ensuring strong safeguards for responsible delivery and age verification,” said Governor Meyer. “This […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Meyer Appoints New Board Members to Delaware Prosperity Partnership

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2025

WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced thirteen new appointments to the Delaware Prosperity Partnership Board following its August 18th quarterly meeting, during which new amendments were introduced and passed unanimously to expand the board’s membership to thirty-five and allow the Governor to appoint a designee to serve as co-chair in his place. In doing so, […]




Governor Meyer Signs Public Safety Bills

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Creates First Statewide Office of Suicide Prevention; Modernizes the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights DOVER — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed 10 bills to strengthen public safety and improve community resilience across Delaware. “We will protect our most vulnerable neighbors, support mental health, and expand access to justice and dignity for every resident,” said Governor […]




Visionary Arts Leader Deborah F. Rutter to Headline 2025 Delaware Arts Summit

Commission for Women | Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Government Information Center | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Mezzanine Gallery | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Statewide convening set for October 27 at the Hotel Du Pont to explore new ideas and practices in the arts   STATEWIDE (August 20, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is pleased to announce the return of the Delaware Arts Summit, taking place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the historic Hotel Du […]




Gov. Meyer Lifts Delaware Drought Watch After 10 Months

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 18, 2025

Acting on guidance from the State’s Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) and the Governor’s Drought Response Committee, Governor Matt Meyer today lifted Delaware’s drought watch almost 10 months after it went into effect due to prolonged drought conditions brought on by low precipitation levels throughout the state in 2024.




Governor Meyer Signs House Bill 187 Legalizing Direct-to-Door Wine Shipments

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025

MARYDEL — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 187, ushering in Delaware’s first-ever legal framework allowing in- and out-of-state licensed wine producers to ship directly to residents. “By signing HB 187, we provide Delawareans with broader access to legally produced wines while ensuring strong safeguards for responsible delivery and age verification,” said Governor Meyer. “This […]