Governor Hall-Long Signs Executive Order to create LGBTQ+ Commission
Former Governor Hall Long (Jan 7, 2025 - Jan 20, 2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025
WILMINGTON, Del. – On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined state legislators and advocates to sign Executive Order No. 1 to create the state’s first LGBTQ+ Commission. The nine-member commission will serve to strengthen ties between the government and LGBTQ+ organizations, help remove barriers to societal participation for LGBTQ+ people and improve the […]
Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Moves Swearing-In Ceremony Indoors
Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Forecasted temperatures requiring safety considerations WILMINGTON— Today, Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced that he is changing the location for his swearing-in ceremony from Legislative Mall to the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University. With frigid temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 21, the safety and comfort of attendees was top of […]
Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Announces The Temptations And The Four Tops For Inaugural Ball
Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
WILMINGTON– Today, Governor-elect Matt Meyer is proud to announce an extraordinary musical lineup for his 2025 Inaugural Ball on January 21, 2025. The iconic Temptations, the legendary Four Tops, and the immensely talented Urban Arts Orchestra will perform at The Queen in Wilmington. “I am deeply honored to have such an incredible mix of musicians […]
GOVERNOR-ELECT MATT MEYER TAPS NATIONAL EXPERT TO LEAD EDUCATION DEPT
Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
WILMINGTON– Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced today that he will nominate Cindy Marten, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, to be Delaware’s next Secretary of Education. Marten will bring a wealth of expertise as a teacher and superintendent, and a passionate commitment to equity and excellence in public education. “Cindy Marten is a […]
GOVERNOR-ELECT MATT MEYER ANNOUNCES HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY NOMINEE
Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
WILMINGTON– Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced today the nomination of Joshua A. Bushweller to serve as Delaware’s next Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS). Bushweller, a seasoned expert in public safety and emergency management, will take on a pivotal leadership role as the state prepares for new challenges in the areas of […]
