Governor Meyer Signs Bipartisan Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS BIPARTISAN FRESHWATER WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed Senate Bill 9, establishing Delaware’s first comprehensive state program to protect freshwater wetlands now while creating a clearer and more predictable permitting process for landowners, farmers, and […]
Governor Meyer Signs Landmark Health Care Affordability Package to Lower Costs and Protect Patients
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
DOVER, Del. — Gov. Matt Meyer today signed three bills aimed at lowering health care costs, expanding access to care, and protecting Delaware hospitals from private equity ownership.
DPH Confirms Second Positive Measles Case and Encourages Unvaccinated Residents to Seek Vaccination
Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
DOVER, DEL. (July 21, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting its second confirmed measles case. Extensive contact tracing is ongoing to identify anyone exposed to the individuals who tested positive. DPH will notify people who were identified as exposed to confirm whether they have been vaccinated against measles, provide educational […]
Delaware Forest Service Crew Mobilized to Bear Trap Fire in Minnesota
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 20, 2026
The Delaware Forest Service has mobilized Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine (E-613) and a three-person wildland firefighting crew to assist with suppression efforts on the Bear Trap Fire in northern Minnesota. The Delaware crew includes Engine Boss Adam Keever, Engine Boss Jim Charney, and Firefighter Type II Ryan Brown. The crew will support ongoing firefighting […]
DPH Confirms First Positive Measles Case in Over a Decade
Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 20, 2026
DOVER, DEL. (July 20, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting its first confirmed measles case in more than a decade. A sample was tested and confirmed positive today. Extensive contact tracing is ongoing to identify anyone exposed to the individual. DPH will notify people who were identified as exposed to […]
