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Governor Meyer Signs John Lewis Voting Rights Act, Strengthening Voting Rights Protections in Delaware

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 6, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Thursday, August 6, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ACT, STRENGTHENING VOTING RIGHTS PROTECTIONS IN DELAWARE WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, establishing comprehensive state-level voting rights protections to ensure every Delawarean has […]




Governor Meyer Signs Legislation to Strengthen Delaware’s Health Care Workforce

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 6, 2026

NEW CASTLE – Governor Matt Meyer recently signed legislation that strengthens Delaware’s health care workforce by allowing qualified health professionals to provide more care and creating new pathways into health care careers. Together, Senate Bill 320, Senate Bill 283, and House Joint Resolution 13 remove barriers that can limit access to care by modernizing health […]




Governor Meyer Launches Farm to Processing Program to Support Delaware Farmers, Healthy Food Access, and Second Chances

Department of Agriculture | Department of Correction | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer today announced the launch of Delaware’s Farm to Processing program, building on successful pilot testing earlier this year through a partnership between the Delaware Farm & Food Council, the Delaware Department of Correction, the Delaware Department of Education, and key outlet, Seaford Boys & Girls Club. The program will increase access to fresh, locally grown food, create new markets for Delaware farmers and expand workforce training opportunities that prepare incarcerated Delawareans for successful reentry into their communities.




Governor Meyer Launches Innovate Delaware with DPP to Advance and Strengthen Statewide Innovation Ecosystem

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer joined the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) today to announce Innovate Delaware, a new statewide initiative to serve as a central hub to support innovators and better connect them to existing partners and opportunities up and down Delaware.




Governor Meyer Announces 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall Of Fame Inductees

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 31, 2026

DOVER, Del. — Gov. Matt Meyer today announced the four distinguished leaders who will be inducted into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. Their extraordinary leadership, service and lasting contributions have strengthened communities, shaped institutions and helped define Delaware’s future.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Meyer Signs John Lewis Voting Rights Act, Strengthening Voting Rights Protections in Delaware

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 6, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Thursday, August 6, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ACT, STRENGTHENING VOTING RIGHTS PROTECTIONS IN DELAWARE WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, establishing comprehensive state-level voting rights protections to ensure every Delawarean has […]




Governor Meyer Signs Legislation to Strengthen Delaware’s Health Care Workforce

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 6, 2026

NEW CASTLE – Governor Matt Meyer recently signed legislation that strengthens Delaware’s health care workforce by allowing qualified health professionals to provide more care and creating new pathways into health care careers. Together, Senate Bill 320, Senate Bill 283, and House Joint Resolution 13 remove barriers that can limit access to care by modernizing health […]




Governor Meyer Launches Farm to Processing Program to Support Delaware Farmers, Healthy Food Access, and Second Chances

Department of Agriculture | Department of Correction | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer today announced the launch of Delaware’s Farm to Processing program, building on successful pilot testing earlier this year through a partnership between the Delaware Farm & Food Council, the Delaware Department of Correction, the Delaware Department of Education, and key outlet, Seaford Boys & Girls Club. The program will increase access to fresh, locally grown food, create new markets for Delaware farmers and expand workforce training opportunities that prepare incarcerated Delawareans for successful reentry into their communities.




Governor Meyer Launches Innovate Delaware with DPP to Advance and Strengthen Statewide Innovation Ecosystem

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer joined the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) today to announce Innovate Delaware, a new statewide initiative to serve as a central hub to support innovators and better connect them to existing partners and opportunities up and down Delaware.




Governor Meyer Announces 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall Of Fame Inductees

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 31, 2026

DOVER, Del. — Gov. Matt Meyer today announced the four distinguished leaders who will be inducted into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. Their extraordinary leadership, service and lasting contributions have strengthened communities, shaped institutions and helped define Delaware’s future.