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Governor Meyer Announces 2025 Delaware Women’s Hall Of Fame Inductees 

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025

WILMINGTON–  Today, Governor Matt Meyer proudly announced the 2025 inductees to the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. The Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, a Division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee received over 50 nominations this year. From this impressive pool, the Committee selected four outstanding women […]




Governor Meyer Tours Cannabis Cultivation Facility Ahead of Recreational Sales Launch

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025

Governor also meets with Del Tech students training for cannabis industry MILFORD — Yesterday, Governor Matt Meyer and Marijuana Commissioner Josh Sanderlin toured First State Compassion, a MariMed-owned cannabis cultivation facility in Milford, to get a firsthand look at how the state’s newest industry is preparing to open its doors. Governor Meyer and the Commissioner […]




Governor Meyer Signs Legislation Requiring CPR, First Aid, AED Training for Coaches

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Governor also signs bill to create new William Penn special license plate NEW CASTLE — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed two bills into law that advance student safety in athletics and support educational opportunities at William Penn High School. “Our students deserve to learn, play, and grow in safe and supportive environments,” said Governor Matt […]




Governor Meyer Announces Partnership for $50 Million in Medical Debt Elimination

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Governor also signs legislation to protect tenant rights and remove medical debt from credit reports NEW CASTLE — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced a partnership between the State of Delaware and national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, leveraging $500,000 in state funds to purchase and eliminate up to $50 million in medical debt for an estimated […]




Governor Meyer Announces Leadership Transition

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2025

DOVER — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced a strategic leadership transition within his Administration. Vanessa Phillips, who has served with distinction as Chief of Staff since January 2025, has assumed a new role as Senior Advisor to the Governor. At the same time, Misty Seemans, currently Deputy Legal Counsel, has been elevated to Chief of […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Meyer Announces 2025 Delaware Women’s Hall Of Fame Inductees 

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025

WILMINGTON–  Today, Governor Matt Meyer proudly announced the 2025 inductees to the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. The Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, a Division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee received over 50 nominations this year. From this impressive pool, the Committee selected four outstanding women […]




Governor Meyer Tours Cannabis Cultivation Facility Ahead of Recreational Sales Launch

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025

Governor also meets with Del Tech students training for cannabis industry MILFORD — Yesterday, Governor Matt Meyer and Marijuana Commissioner Josh Sanderlin toured First State Compassion, a MariMed-owned cannabis cultivation facility in Milford, to get a firsthand look at how the state’s newest industry is preparing to open its doors. Governor Meyer and the Commissioner […]




Governor Meyer Signs Legislation Requiring CPR, First Aid, AED Training for Coaches

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Governor also signs bill to create new William Penn special license plate NEW CASTLE — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed two bills into law that advance student safety in athletics and support educational opportunities at William Penn High School. “Our students deserve to learn, play, and grow in safe and supportive environments,” said Governor Matt […]




Governor Meyer Announces Partnership for $50 Million in Medical Debt Elimination

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Governor also signs legislation to protect tenant rights and remove medical debt from credit reports NEW CASTLE — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced a partnership between the State of Delaware and national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, leveraging $500,000 in state funds to purchase and eliminate up to $50 million in medical debt for an estimated […]




Governor Meyer Announces Leadership Transition

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2025

DOVER — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced a strategic leadership transition within his Administration. Vanessa Phillips, who has served with distinction as Chief of Staff since January 2025, has assumed a new role as Senior Advisor to the Governor. At the same time, Misty Seemans, currently Deputy Legal Counsel, has been elevated to Chief of […]