Delaware launches video upgrade to E911 services
Governor Matthew Meyer joined Secretary Joshua Bushweller, State 911 Administrator Robert Williams, and Dover Emergency Communications Manager Matthew Carey to demonstrate new upgrades to Delaware’s Enhanced 911 (E911) service – including streaming video and language text translation. The Dover Police Department Communications Center is one of the first in the country to launch the new features. Officials plan for the upgrade to be in all Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) by 2026. Delaware’s system is funded by the E911 Emergency Reporting System Fund, which is supported by a monthly surcharge of up to 60 cents a month on all land-based and wireless phone lines. The launch coincides with this week’s observance of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Federal Funding Freeze Directive
The State of Delaware is launching de.gov/federalfunding WILMINGTON—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing federal funds: “By President Trump cutting off funding to critical programs, his administration jeopardized the livelihoods of thousands of Delawareans, making it even more difficult to access food, […]
First Round of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees Confirmed by State Senate
DOVER—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s initial slate of cabinet nominees were confirmed by the Delaware State Senate, including the Department of State, the Department of Finance, the Department of Human Resources, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Management and Budget. “Delawareans deserve the best and brightest […]
Governor Meyer Announces Executive Order to Improve Government Transparency
DOVER—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced his Good Governance Executive Order, delivering on a key campaign promise. The order directs state employees and agencies to prioritize transparency and ethical practices in conducting all state business. “Delawareans should trust that their state government is working for them, and that’s why transparency and accountability is at the […]
Governor Matt Meyer Signs First Executive Order
WILMINGTON – Today, in his first executive action as Governor of Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #1, ordering state agencies to prioritize the development of youth apprenticeship programs across the state. Led by the Delaware Department of Education, Executive Order #1 establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from […]
