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Governor Meyer Opens Nominations for The 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame & She’s on Her Way Awards

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 2, 2026

Deadline to Submit Nominations is 11:59 p.m. ET on April 2, 2026 WILMINGTON – Governor Matt Meyer and the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA) announced today the opening of the nomination process for the 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and the She’s On Her Way Awards. Nomination forms are available online at de.gov/women. The […]




Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Certifying Updated Delaware Land Use Strategies

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

Executive Order advances smart growth and coordinated investment statewide, launches statewide Smart Growth Visioning, corridor planning, and downtown revitalization expansion WILMINGTON—Governor Matt Meyer today signed an Executive Order certifying the 2025 update to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending, a comprehensive plan that frames the State’s investments in transportation infrastructure, economic development, and […]




2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

DOVER — The Delaware Forest Service is inviting students across the state to celebrate Arbor Day by participating in the 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest, open to all public and private schools, homeschool groups and organized youth programs serving grades K–5. It provides a fun and creative way for students to celebrate Arbor Day in […]




Attention Nursery Owners and Gardeners: Boxwood Workshop set for Wednesday, Feb. 4

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026

DOVER — In an effort to maintain beautiful boxwood plants up and down the First State, the Delaware Department of Agriculture is hosting a Boxwood Workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the agency’s headquarters at 2320 South DuPont Highway in Dover. Co-sponsored by the Delaware Nursery & Landscape Association and the University of Delaware Cooperative […]




Governor Matt Meyer Unveils FY 27 Recommended Budget Focused on Delaware-First, Affordability, and Responsible Growth

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Governor’s budget makes targeted investments in education, housing, healthcare, and economic development DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer today presented details and highlights from his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The budget reflects Governor Meyer’s principles of efficiency, transparency, and responsible budgeting, reducing the structural deficit and delivering a balanced budget. At the core of the […]







  Category: Newsroom

Governor Meyer Opens Nominations for The 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame & She’s on Her Way Awards

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 2, 2026

Deadline to Submit Nominations is 11:59 p.m. ET on April 2, 2026 WILMINGTON – Governor Matt Meyer and the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA) announced today the opening of the nomination process for the 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and the She’s On Her Way Awards. Nomination forms are available online at de.gov/women. The […]




Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Certifying Updated Delaware Land Use Strategies

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

Executive Order advances smart growth and coordinated investment statewide, launches statewide Smart Growth Visioning, corridor planning, and downtown revitalization expansion WILMINGTON—Governor Matt Meyer today signed an Executive Order certifying the 2025 update to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending, a comprehensive plan that frames the State’s investments in transportation infrastructure, economic development, and […]




2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

DOVER — The Delaware Forest Service is inviting students across the state to celebrate Arbor Day by participating in the 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest, open to all public and private schools, homeschool groups and organized youth programs serving grades K–5. It provides a fun and creative way for students to celebrate Arbor Day in […]




Attention Nursery Owners and Gardeners: Boxwood Workshop set for Wednesday, Feb. 4

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026

DOVER — In an effort to maintain beautiful boxwood plants up and down the First State, the Delaware Department of Agriculture is hosting a Boxwood Workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the agency’s headquarters at 2320 South DuPont Highway in Dover. Co-sponsored by the Delaware Nursery & Landscape Association and the University of Delaware Cooperative […]




Governor Matt Meyer Unveils FY 27 Recommended Budget Focused on Delaware-First, Affordability, and Responsible Growth

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Governor’s budget makes targeted investments in education, housing, healthcare, and economic development DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer today presented details and highlights from his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The budget reflects Governor Meyer’s principles of efficiency, transparency, and responsible budgeting, reducing the structural deficit and delivering a balanced budget. At the core of the […]