Press Releases

WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer today congratulated Christen Linke Young on her confirmation by the Delaware State Senate as Secretary of theDelaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). Following her confirmation vote, Young was formally sworn in during a ceremony at Legislative Hall in Dover. Young, a nationally recognized health policy leader with over […]

Nonpartisan initiative will be supported by GovAct and help states and territories collaborate on strengthening preparedness, coordinating with the Global Health Community, and addressing health threats across state lines. WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer joined 14 other Governors in announcing the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of states and […]

GEORGETOWN — On Friday, October 10, Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed Senate Bills 142 and 143 into law, which increase safeguards against exploitation and support parental access to children’s digital accounts. “In Delaware, we’re committed to doing everything we can to keep our children safe and families well-informed,” Governor Matt Meyer said. “These bills help […]

LAUREL, Del. — The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced the 29th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation today, preserving 36 properties comprising more than 2,800 acres at a cost of $14.9 million. Since the program’s inception three decades ago, more than 1,250 First State farms and more than 160,000 acres […]

DOVER — Yesterday, Governor Matt Meyer signed ceremonial copies of three bills that strengthen Delaware’s commitment to public safety, honor those who serve, and promote responsible firearm laws. “These bills reflect the best of what we can do together — honoring those who serve, caring for those who’ve served alongside them, and keeping our communities […]