Governor Matt Meyer Declares State of Emergency Due to Interruption of Federal SNAP Benefits
Funds to be secured for SNAP through November WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer today declared a State of Emergency in the State of Delaware in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown. On November 1, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports more than 120,000 Delawareans each month, will run out. The […]
Governor Matt Meyer Launches Resource Website for Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown
Visit de.gov/federalshutdown for links to resources and assistance WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of a new online resource page to help Delaware residents navigate the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The webpage compiles assistance programs and services available to affected individuals and families, including food assistance, healthcare assistance, […]
Governor Carney Announces Loan Program for Federal Workers
Program would provide state-guaranteed, low-interest loans for workers going unpaid during shutdown DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a state-guaranteed, low-interest loan program to assist federal workers who are going unpaid during the federal government shutdown. Loans funded through the program announced Thursday would be made by a financial institution and with […]
Governor Carney, Legislators Announce Bill to Assist Federal Workers
Loan program would protect federal workers and their families during government shutdown DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and members of the Delaware General Assembly announced legislation on Tuesday to help federal workers who live in Delaware and are affected by the ongoing shutdown of the federal government. House Bill 3, sponsored by House Majority […]
