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Governor Meyer Swears In New Inspector General

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 8, 2026

DOVER — After being confirmed by the Delaware State Senate on Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer swore in Robert Storch as the state’s first Inspector General at Legislative Hall. “With Robert Storch’s experienced leadership guiding the new OIG, I am confident the office will strengthen transparency and accountability across state government for the benefit of our […]




Governor Meyer Visits Milford Businesses, Signs Two Small Business Executive Orders

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2026

MILFORD — In recognition of National Small Business Week, Governor Matt Meyer visited two locally owned businesses in Milford today and signed two Executive Orders aimed at expanding opportunity for small and diverse businesses across Delaware. “Small businesses are the life blood of the economy. At a time when small businesses are getting squeezed, this […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Second Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2026

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2026

$572,573 in Rolling Grants Will Expand Community Access to Arts Experiences Across Delaware   Statewide, Del. (May 7, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) today announced a second round of Fiscal Year 2026 grant awards through several rolling and recurring grant opportunities that support timely, community-based arts activities across the state. This […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Accepting Applications for 2026 Writers Retreat

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Featured Posts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Four-day retreat at Biden Environmental Center in Cape Henlopen State Park open to Delaware writers working in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry   Statewide, Del. (May 6, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Delaware Writers Retreat, a four-day residential experience for creative writers taking place […]




Governor Meyer Announces Launch of JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator

Featured Posts | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026

Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of Delaware’s new Permitting Accelerator applications under his JobsFirst initiative. JobsFirst is designed to cut red tape, speed up critical projects, and deliver results for Delaware families and businesses. The accelerator, focused on priority projects in housing, energy, broadband, and infrastructure, is beginning the process of creating a […]







  Category: New Castle County

Governor Meyer Swears In New Inspector General

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 8, 2026

DOVER — After being confirmed by the Delaware State Senate on Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer swore in Robert Storch as the state’s first Inspector General at Legislative Hall. “With Robert Storch’s experienced leadership guiding the new OIG, I am confident the office will strengthen transparency and accountability across state government for the benefit of our […]




Governor Meyer Visits Milford Businesses, Signs Two Small Business Executive Orders

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2026

MILFORD — In recognition of National Small Business Week, Governor Matt Meyer visited two locally owned businesses in Milford today and signed two Executive Orders aimed at expanding opportunity for small and diverse businesses across Delaware. “Small businesses are the life blood of the economy. At a time when small businesses are getting squeezed, this […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Second Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2026

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2026

$572,573 in Rolling Grants Will Expand Community Access to Arts Experiences Across Delaware   Statewide, Del. (May 7, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) today announced a second round of Fiscal Year 2026 grant awards through several rolling and recurring grant opportunities that support timely, community-based arts activities across the state. This […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Accepting Applications for 2026 Writers Retreat

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Featured Posts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Four-day retreat at Biden Environmental Center in Cape Henlopen State Park open to Delaware writers working in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry   Statewide, Del. (May 6, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Delaware Writers Retreat, a four-day residential experience for creative writers taking place […]




Governor Meyer Announces Launch of JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator

Featured Posts | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026

Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of Delaware’s new Permitting Accelerator applications under his JobsFirst initiative. JobsFirst is designed to cut red tape, speed up critical projects, and deliver results for Delaware families and businesses. The accelerator, focused on priority projects in housing, energy, broadband, and infrastructure, is beginning the process of creating a […]