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Governor Meyer Announces 64,000 Cases Cleared in Clean Slate Automation

Department of Justice Press Releases | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 1, 2026

DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today announced that Delaware has initiated its first automated batch of Clean Slate cases, clearing more than 64,000 eligible cases from public-facing criminal background checks and marking a major step forward in the State’s implementation of Delaware’s Clean Slate law. That single batch is more than three times the number […]




Delaware Leaders Respond to Third Circuit’s Order that the State Comply with Immigration Subpoena

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 29, 2026

In response to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal’s order on Wednesday that the Delaware Department of Labor provide employment records to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Governor Matt Meyer and Attorney General Kathy Jennings released the following statements. Governor Matt Meyer stated: “Federal overreach into state governments and immigrant communities needs […]




Governor Meyer Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff for Memorial Day

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2026

To honor and remember all those who lost their lives in service to our country, Governor Matt Meyer orders flags to be lowered at all state buildings and facilities to half-staff beginning at sunrise on Monday, May 25, 2026, and remain at half-staff until noon, per the U.S. Flag Code.




Department of Elections Announces Primary Election Party Change Deadline, Friday, May 29, 2026, 11:59 pm

Department of Elections | Department of Elections - Kent County Office | Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | Department of Elections - Sussex County Office | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Elections (DOE) announces that the Party Change Deadline for the September 15, 2026 Primary Election is Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., pursuant to Delaware law, (15 Del. C. § 2049(a)). Delaware is a Closed Primary State, meaning that voters must be registered with the Democratic or Republican party in […]




Governor Meyer Congratulates Public Service Commissioners Following Confirmation

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today announced the Delaware State Senate has confirmed all five members of the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC), formally establishing a new leadership team at a pivotal moment for utility regulation and energy policy in Delaware. Governor Meyer also designated Commissioner Harold Gray to serve as Chair of the Commission. […]







  Category: Kent County

Governor Meyer Announces 64,000 Cases Cleared in Clean Slate Automation

Department of Justice Press Releases | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 1, 2026

DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today announced that Delaware has initiated its first automated batch of Clean Slate cases, clearing more than 64,000 eligible cases from public-facing criminal background checks and marking a major step forward in the State’s implementation of Delaware’s Clean Slate law. That single batch is more than three times the number […]




Delaware Leaders Respond to Third Circuit’s Order that the State Comply with Immigration Subpoena

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 29, 2026

In response to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal’s order on Wednesday that the Delaware Department of Labor provide employment records to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Governor Matt Meyer and Attorney General Kathy Jennings released the following statements. Governor Matt Meyer stated: “Federal overreach into state governments and immigrant communities needs […]




Governor Meyer Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff for Memorial Day

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2026

To honor and remember all those who lost their lives in service to our country, Governor Matt Meyer orders flags to be lowered at all state buildings and facilities to half-staff beginning at sunrise on Monday, May 25, 2026, and remain at half-staff until noon, per the U.S. Flag Code.




Department of Elections Announces Primary Election Party Change Deadline, Friday, May 29, 2026, 11:59 pm

Department of Elections | Department of Elections - Kent County Office | Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | Department of Elections - Sussex County Office | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Elections (DOE) announces that the Party Change Deadline for the September 15, 2026 Primary Election is Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., pursuant to Delaware law, (15 Del. C. § 2049(a)). Delaware is a Closed Primary State, meaning that voters must be registered with the Democratic or Republican party in […]




Governor Meyer Congratulates Public Service Commissioners Following Confirmation

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today announced the Delaware State Senate has confirmed all five members of the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC), formally establishing a new leadership team at a pivotal moment for utility regulation and energy policy in Delaware. Governor Meyer also designated Commissioner Harold Gray to serve as Chair of the Commission. […]