Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker

Delaware News



  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Meyer Nominates New Sussex County Family Court Judge

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Jennifer Donahue to fill the newly created opening for a judge on the Sussex County Family Court. Donahue’s nomination will require confirmation by the Delaware State Senate.   “Throughout her career, Jennifer Donahue has demonstrated a commitment to helping families and children navigate deeply sensitive, […]




Gover Meyer Signs Executive Order Reinvigorating Workforce Development Support

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed an Executive Order establishing the Office of Workforce Development within the Delaware Department of Labor. The Executive Order also reestablishes and streamlines the Delaware Workforce Development Board. This effort will help organize and improve job training and education programs across the state, making sure all Delawareans have fair access […]




Sonia Augusthy Sworn in as Judge on the Delaware Superior Court

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 16, 2025

WILMINGTON — In a historic ceremony, Governor Matt Meyer formally swore in Sonia Augusthy as a judge on the Delaware Superior Court. A respected trial attorney and longtime public servant, Augusthy becomes the first person of South Asian descent to serve on the state’s Superior Court bench. “Sonia Augusthy brings a unique and powerful blend […]




Joshua Sanderlin Sworn In as Delaware’s Marijuana Commissioner

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, May 16, 2025

Delaware’s adult-use marijuana program marked a major milestone as Joshua Sanderlin was officially sworn in as the state’s new Marijuana Commissioner today. His appointment signals a new chapter for the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC), the regulatory agency tasked with implementing and enforcing the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, which took effect on July 5, […]




Governor Meyer Establishes Food Is Medicine Committee 

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Statewide initiative will develop a framework to improve Delaware’s health outcomes using nutrition-based strategies. DOVER – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the establishment of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee, a statewide initiative to improve health outcomes, lower healthcare costs, and strengthen local food systems through the power of nutrition. Poor nutrition is at the core […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Meyer Nominates New Sussex County Family Court Judge

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Jennifer Donahue to fill the newly created opening for a judge on the Sussex County Family Court. Donahue’s nomination will require confirmation by the Delaware State Senate.   “Throughout her career, Jennifer Donahue has demonstrated a commitment to helping families and children navigate deeply sensitive, […]




Gover Meyer Signs Executive Order Reinvigorating Workforce Development Support

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed an Executive Order establishing the Office of Workforce Development within the Delaware Department of Labor. The Executive Order also reestablishes and streamlines the Delaware Workforce Development Board. This effort will help organize and improve job training and education programs across the state, making sure all Delawareans have fair access […]




Sonia Augusthy Sworn in as Judge on the Delaware Superior Court

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 16, 2025

WILMINGTON — In a historic ceremony, Governor Matt Meyer formally swore in Sonia Augusthy as a judge on the Delaware Superior Court. A respected trial attorney and longtime public servant, Augusthy becomes the first person of South Asian descent to serve on the state’s Superior Court bench. “Sonia Augusthy brings a unique and powerful blend […]




Joshua Sanderlin Sworn In as Delaware’s Marijuana Commissioner

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, May 16, 2025

Delaware’s adult-use marijuana program marked a major milestone as Joshua Sanderlin was officially sworn in as the state’s new Marijuana Commissioner today. His appointment signals a new chapter for the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC), the regulatory agency tasked with implementing and enforcing the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, which took effect on July 5, […]




Governor Meyer Establishes Food Is Medicine Committee 

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Statewide initiative will develop a framework to improve Delaware’s health outcomes using nutrition-based strategies. DOVER – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the establishment of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee, a statewide initiative to improve health outcomes, lower healthcare costs, and strengthen local food systems through the power of nutrition. Poor nutrition is at the core […]