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Governor Meyer Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers and Hold Utilities Accountable

Division of the Public Advocate | Featured Posts | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and protect Delaware ratepayers, urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers, and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the final weeks of the legislative session. Joined by Senator Stephanie Hansen, Representative Frank Burns, Delaware Public Advocate Jameson Tweedie, Public Service Commission (PSC) Director Matt Hartigan, […]




TEDI Surpasses 500,000 Trees Planted

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The state’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) has surpassed 500,000 plantings toward a goal of reaching 1 million by 2030 and has opened the application period for groups and organizations seeking funding for spring 2027 projects.




Smyrna Man Charged After 19 Dogs Rescued from Inhumane Living Conditions

Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 15, 2026

DOVER, DEL. (June 15, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announced the arrest of a Smyrna man after 19 dogs were rescued from his home where they were living in inhumane conditions. Robert J. O’Neill, age 57, has been charged with 19 misdemeanor […]




Governor Meyer and DSHA Announce Major Step Forward for Hope Center Expansion in Kent County

Delaware State Housing Authority | Featured Posts | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Governor Meyer and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that they have an agreement in principle with Delaware State University to purchase its Living and Learning Commons in Dover as a site to expand the Hope Center model in Kent County. After Governor Meyer created the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness last […]




DNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2026

A DNREC dredging project continues along the navigation channel of the Indian River near Millsboro and in support of a nearby tidal wetland restoration project. Time of year restrictions have been waived due to the benefits of completing the marsh restoration project outweighing the reduced potential risk for negative environmental impacts because of degraded hydrology in the area – thus allowing both projects to continue during the summer months and run until March 2027.







  Category: Newsroom

Governor Meyer Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers and Hold Utilities Accountable

Division of the Public Advocate | Featured Posts | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and protect Delaware ratepayers, urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers, and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the final weeks of the legislative session. Joined by Senator Stephanie Hansen, Representative Frank Burns, Delaware Public Advocate Jameson Tweedie, Public Service Commission (PSC) Director Matt Hartigan, […]




TEDI Surpasses 500,000 Trees Planted

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The state’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) has surpassed 500,000 plantings toward a goal of reaching 1 million by 2030 and has opened the application period for groups and organizations seeking funding for spring 2027 projects.




Smyrna Man Charged After 19 Dogs Rescued from Inhumane Living Conditions

Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 15, 2026

DOVER, DEL. (June 15, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announced the arrest of a Smyrna man after 19 dogs were rescued from his home where they were living in inhumane conditions. Robert J. O’Neill, age 57, has been charged with 19 misdemeanor […]




Governor Meyer and DSHA Announce Major Step Forward for Hope Center Expansion in Kent County

Delaware State Housing Authority | Featured Posts | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Governor Meyer and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that they have an agreement in principle with Delaware State University to purchase its Living and Learning Commons in Dover as a site to expand the Hope Center model in Kent County. After Governor Meyer created the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness last […]




DNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2026

A DNREC dredging project continues along the navigation channel of the Indian River near Millsboro and in support of a nearby tidal wetland restoration project. Time of year restrictions have been waived due to the benefits of completing the marsh restoration project outweighing the reduced potential risk for negative environmental impacts because of degraded hydrology in the area – thus allowing both projects to continue during the summer months and run until March 2027.