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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Second Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2026

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2026

$572,573 in Rolling Grants Will Expand Community Access to Arts Experiences Across Delaware   Statewide, Del. (May 7, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) today announced a second round of Fiscal Year 2026 grant awards through several rolling and recurring grant opportunities that support timely, community-based arts activities across the state. This […]




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 […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Second Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2026

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2026

$572,573 in Rolling Grants Will Expand Community Access to Arts Experiences Across Delaware   Statewide, Del. (May 7, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) today announced a second round of Fiscal Year 2026 grant awards through several rolling and recurring grant opportunities that support timely, community-based arts activities across the state. This […]




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 […]