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Matt Meyer Office of the Governor

Press Releases

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  • Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags in Honor of September 11

    Twenty-five years ago today, America changed forever. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11 – including the Delawareans and those connected to our state: Robert Flanagan, 33, of Claymont; Matthew Flocco, a 21-year-old Navy aerographer’s mate 2nd class; Keith Glascoe, a Delaware State University alumnus and FDNY firefighter; Michael San Phillip, who called […]

  • Governor Meyer Signs Criminal Justice Reform Package Advancing Dignity, Privacy & Fairness in Delaware’s Justice System

    DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today signed three criminal justice reform bills designed to create a fairer justice system by preventing the criminalization of poverty, protecting everyone’s constitutional privacy, and strengthening reentry support for Delawareans returning to their communities.

  • National Grant to Expand Free Arts Classes for Hundreds More Delaware Seniors

    STATEWIDE, Del. (September 8, 2026) – “The class was a perfect way to have fun with people my own age and make new friends,” wrote one Delaware woman after completing a free eight-week art workshop at her local library. She is one of more than 400 Delawareans, 55 and older, who have taken part in […]

  • Governor Meyer Signed Gun Safety Bill Package

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 3, 2026 Media Contact: Jamie Mangrum Jamie.Mangrum@delaware.gov NEWARK, Del. – Governor Matt Meyer today signed a comprehensive gun safety bill package. He was joined at the signing by Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Secretary of the Department Safety and Homeland Security Josh Bushweller, Attorney General Kathy Jennings, Senate President Pro […]

  • Governor Meyer Signs Expansive Bill Package to Protect Immigrant Communities in Delaware

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 3, 2026 Media Contact: Jamie Mangrum Jamie.Mangrum@delaware.gov MILFORD, Del. – Governor Matt Meyer today signed House Bills 94, 368, and 150, a package of legislation aimed at protecting immigrant communities in Delaware from federal civil immigration enforcement in spaces the state controls, including courts, jails, schools, as well as in […]

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