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State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, January 26, 2026

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2026

State of Delaware offices in all three counties will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, during the regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.




Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Lisa Collison as New Bank Commissioner

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026

DOVER—Governor Matt Meyer today announced the nomination of Lisa Collison to serve as Delaware’s next State Bank Commissioner. Collison brings three decades of experience safeguarding Delaware’s financial system and a deep understanding of the institutions that power the state’s economy. Delaware stands at a defining moment for the financial services industry, as innovation, digital payment, […]




Governor Matt Meyer Lays Out Delaware-First Agenda in State of the State Address

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2026

Governor focuses on collaboration in putting families first DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer delivered his State of the State address to the Delaware General Assembly today, outlining a bold, people-first agenda focused on lowering costs for working families, strengthening public education, expanding access to affordable housing, and improving healthcare across the First State. “Despite unprecedented uncertainty […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Mezzanine Gallery | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

27 Delaware artists selected for $184,000 in fellowships following record 246 applications statewide   Statewide, Del. (January 21, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) today announced the 2026 recipients of its Individual Artist Fellowships, recognizing 27 Delaware artists for exceptional artistic quality and awarding $184,000 in individual artist grants. The Division received […]




Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026

DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer today released the following statement in response to Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola’s announcement that he will not seek reelection: “Senator Dave Sokola is a leader whose steady presence and thoughtful approach have helped shape public service in our state for a generation. He leads with heart as much as […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, January 26, 2026

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2026

State of Delaware offices in all three counties will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, during the regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.




Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Lisa Collison as New Bank Commissioner

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026

DOVER—Governor Matt Meyer today announced the nomination of Lisa Collison to serve as Delaware’s next State Bank Commissioner. Collison brings three decades of experience safeguarding Delaware’s financial system and a deep understanding of the institutions that power the state’s economy. Delaware stands at a defining moment for the financial services industry, as innovation, digital payment, […]




Governor Matt Meyer Lays Out Delaware-First Agenda in State of the State Address

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2026

Governor focuses on collaboration in putting families first DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer delivered his State of the State address to the Delaware General Assembly today, outlining a bold, people-first agenda focused on lowering costs for working families, strengthening public education, expanding access to affordable housing, and improving healthcare across the First State. “Despite unprecedented uncertainty […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Mezzanine Gallery | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

27 Delaware artists selected for $184,000 in fellowships following record 246 applications statewide   Statewide, Del. (January 21, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) today announced the 2026 recipients of its Individual Artist Fellowships, recognizing 27 Delaware artists for exceptional artistic quality and awarding $184,000 in individual artist grants. The Division received […]




Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026

DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer today released the following statement in response to Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola’s announcement that he will not seek reelection: “Senator Dave Sokola is a leader whose steady presence and thoughtful approach have helped shape public service in our state for a generation. He leads with heart as much as […]