DelDOT Reminds Drivers about Work Zone Awareness
Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 2026
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a vehicle traveling on Route 113 south near Redden Road in Georgetown failed to slow down and move over, striking a DelDOT truck equipped with a trailer-mounted attenuator, marking the first incident of 2026 of a DelDOT employee or vehicle being struck. The employee in the truck was evaluated for […]
Delaware Public Archives Explores Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy in New Digital Exhibit
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 2026
The Delaware Public Archives is presenting a new digital exhibit exploring one of the most influential conservation and employment programs of the 20th century. Roots of Renewal: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Delaware examines how a New Deal initiative launched during the Great Depression transformed both the state’s landscape and the lives of the men […]
Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026
DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer today released the following statement in response to Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola’s announcement that he will not seek reelection: “Senator Dave Sokola is a leader whose steady presence and thoughtful approach have helped shape public service in our state for a generation. He leads with heart as much as […]
Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today issued the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from implementing a policy that would cut billions of dollars in […]
Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Jon Sheehan for Delaware State Board of Education President
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026
DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer today announced the nomination of Jon Sheehan to serve as the next President of the Delaware State Board of Education, elevating a lifelong public servant who has helped shape education policy and student outcomes at both the state and national levels. “Jon Sheehan understands that strong public education is the foundation […]
