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Meyer, Jennings secure major win as Department of Education restores previously withheld funding

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Gov. Matt Meyer today responded to official confirmation that the U.S. Department of Education has released previously withheld education funding to Delaware. Attorney General Jennings joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s abrupt and unlawful decision to freeze this funding earlier this month. “The Trump […]




DNREC, USFWS and Tri-State Bird Rescue Collaborate to Rehab Adult Piping Plover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

“Nomad,” an adult piping plover that had spent much of his migratory life on Delaware beaches, went further inland for rehabilitation recently at Tri-State Bird Rescue in Newark after sustaining an injury at Fowlers Beach on Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Through the efforts of DNREC, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Tri-State, Nomad made his way back to a healthy beach-nesting lifestyle upon his release in July at The Point on Cape Henlopen.




Governor Meyer Opens Nominations For Governor’s Awards 

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of a webpage and form for members of the public to nominate individuals for various Governor’s Awards. The awards are intended to recognize extraordinary Delawareans whose service, leadership, or other contributions have positively impacted the First State.




Volunteers Sought for 38th Delaware Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2025

Volunteer registration is now open for the 38th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, set for Saturday, Sept. 13, at more than 45 sites statewide. Hosted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, this popular annual event invites volunteers to help maintain the state’s beaches and waterways from 9 a.m. to noon.




Governor Meyer Announces 2025 Delaware Women’s Hall Of Fame Inductees 

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025

WILMINGTON–  Today, Governor Matt Meyer proudly announced the 2025 inductees to the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. The Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, a Division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee received over 50 nominations this year. From this impressive pool, the Committee selected four outstanding women […]







  Category: Newsroom

Meyer, Jennings secure major win as Department of Education restores previously withheld funding

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Gov. Matt Meyer today responded to official confirmation that the U.S. Department of Education has released previously withheld education funding to Delaware. Attorney General Jennings joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s abrupt and unlawful decision to freeze this funding earlier this month. “The Trump […]




DNREC, USFWS and Tri-State Bird Rescue Collaborate to Rehab Adult Piping Plover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

“Nomad,” an adult piping plover that had spent much of his migratory life on Delaware beaches, went further inland for rehabilitation recently at Tri-State Bird Rescue in Newark after sustaining an injury at Fowlers Beach on Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Through the efforts of DNREC, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Tri-State, Nomad made his way back to a healthy beach-nesting lifestyle upon his release in July at The Point on Cape Henlopen.




Governor Meyer Opens Nominations For Governor’s Awards 

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of a webpage and form for members of the public to nominate individuals for various Governor’s Awards. The awards are intended to recognize extraordinary Delawareans whose service, leadership, or other contributions have positively impacted the First State.




Volunteers Sought for 38th Delaware Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2025

Volunteer registration is now open for the 38th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, set for Saturday, Sept. 13, at more than 45 sites statewide. Hosted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, this popular annual event invites volunteers to help maintain the state’s beaches and waterways from 9 a.m. to noon.




Governor Meyer Announces 2025 Delaware Women’s Hall Of Fame Inductees 

Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025

WILMINGTON–  Today, Governor Matt Meyer proudly announced the 2025 inductees to the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. The Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, a Division of the Delaware Department of Human Resources, and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee received over 50 nominations this year. From this impressive pool, the Committee selected four outstanding women […]