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Gov. Matt Meyer speaks at the Joseph Johnson School in Wilmington on Sept. 15 prior to signing bills that seek to curb book banning and protect free-speech in the First State.
Bills to curb book banning, protect free speech signed into Delaware law
WILMINGTON — As book banning continues to trend upwards in the United States, Gov. Matt Meyer took steps to safeguard the availability of books at public and school libraries at the Joseph … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer held a press conference at the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington on Sept. 16, where he outlined Delaware's efforts to urge Congress to continue Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Delaware leads coalition of 18 states urging continuation of federal health insurance tax credits
WILMINGTON — With federal health insurance subsidies set to expire at the end of the calendar year, Gov. Matt Meyer is leading a coalition of 18 states calling on Congressional leaders to … more
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U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., speaks during a forum on federal vaccine policies following widespread confusion.
As confusion surrounds federal vaccine policies, Delaware leaders push to ensure access
WASHINGTON — Delaware’s elected officials both in the state and federally are pushing back at U.S. Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent vaccine policy … more
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Sales of adult-use recreational marijuana, which started Aug. 1 in Delaware, exceeded state officials' expectations.
Delaware implementing social equity grant program for retail marijuana market
DOVER— The state is implementing its Social Equity Financial Assistance Grant Program for marijuana businesses — an initiative that seeks to help fledgling entrepreneurs who live in … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer signs multiple bills to support Delaware fire companies into law on Sept. 9.
Gov. Matt Meyer signs legislation to help fire companies in Delaware
WILMINGTON— Support is coming for Delaware fire companies and those who serve their respective communities. Gov. Matt Meyer signed several bills on Aug. 9 that will provide additional … more
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State Speaker of the House Melissa Minor-Brown managed debate surrounding several bills related to reassessment Aug. 12.
Delaware General Assembly to convene special hearings on property reassessment this fall
State lawmakers will hold a series of committee meetings to study the recent property reassessment cycle, beginning the week of Sept. 22. more
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Gov. Matt Meyer, flanked by Department of Education secretary Cyndy Marten, signs legislation into law that provides universal free school breakfast to Delaware students.
Universal free school breakfast is coming to Delaware schools
STANTON — Delaware school students will have free breakfast — regardless of income — beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. That was made official by the stroke of Gov. Matt … more
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An offshore wind farm.
Trump plans to remove permits for Delaware-Maryland offshore wind project
DAGSBORO — The Trump administration is planning to revoke constructional permits that would effectively nix a planned Delaware/Maryland offshore wind project, according to court documents filed … more
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Sales of adult-use recreational marijuana, which started Aug. 1 in Delaware, exceeded state officials' expectations.
Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes legislation to limit county restrictions on Delaware marijuana businesses
DOVER— Gov. Matt Meyer has vetoed legislation that sought to boost Delaware’s new retail marijuana industry by repealing county-level restrictions that have plagued the legal cannabis … more
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Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay holds up a proclamation to recognize Women's Equality Day in Delaware on Aug. 26, alongside the state's first lady, Lauren Meyer, right.
Women’s Equality Day recognized in Delaware
On the 105th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s certification, Delaware’s first lady Lauren Meyer presented a proclamation to recognize Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26. more
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atTAcK addiction supplies narcan and naloxone kits at their resource center in Glasgow, which contain the life-saving opioid reversal treatments.
Delaware’s opioid settlement grant audits find discrepancies with Congo Legacy Center agreement
DOVER— State Auditor Lydia York released the latest round of Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission grant audits, in which one of three monitored recipients— Congo Legacy … more
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Gov. Meyer, surrounded by lawmakers and advocates holds up House Bill 1 after he signed it into law on Aug. 13. The bill creates a Department of Veterans Affairs in Delaware.
Brig. Gen. Karen Berry nominated as Delaware's first secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Brig. Gen. Karen A. Berry has been nominated by Gov. Matt Meyer to serve as Delaware’s first secretary of the recently established Department of Veterans Affairs. more
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Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Camden, speaks on the Senate floor in May 2025 about SB 106, his bill pertaining to cell phone usage during school hours. It will be heard by the House of Representatives Jan. 13.
Bill to update pensioner policies to address educational, state staffing shortages signed into Delaware law
Legislation that aims to support educational staffing by removing earnings limits for pensioners reentering the teaching field was signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer, the Senate Republican Caucus announced Aug. 22. more
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Rep. Stell Parker Selby, D-Milton.
Special election for Milton-area House seat cost Delaware nearly $174,000
DOVER — The high-profile special election for the House of Representatives’ 20 th District seat cost the state and its taxpayers $173,694.03, according to Department of Elections’ … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer, left, speaks at Harvest Ridge Winery in Marydel on Aug. 15 before signing legislation to allow direct-to-consumer wine shipments. Joining him are Rep. Mike Smith, right, and House Minority Leader Jeff Spiegelman, who led the initiative.
Delaware legalizes direct-to-consumer wine shipments
After over 20 years of legislative attempts, Delawareans will soon be able to have wine shipped to their homes by licensed in-state and out-of-state producers. more
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Rep. Bill Carson, right, talks about the importance of having a Department of Veterans Affairs in Delaware before the Aug. 13 bill signing in Smyrna. Behind him is Delaware Veterans Coalition president Dave Skocik, left, and Paul Davis, center, the president of the Delaware council of Vietnam Veterans of America.
Veterans, lawmakers celebrate creation of Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs
SMYRNA — It was a historic day at American Legion Post 14 as Gov. Matt Meyer put the finishing touch to create a cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs in the First State. It was an … more
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Rep. Bryan Shupe, left, and House Minority Whip Jeff Spiegelman, center, were two of the Republican caucus' harshest critics of the process in which legislation was considered on Aug. 12. The lawmakers cited a lack of committee hearings and the want to suspend House rules as their biggest problems with the process.
Delaware lawmakers address property tax hikes after reassessment; Delaware House clashes over process
DOVER— The General Assembly’s Aug. 12 special session to minimize the impact of rising property tax hikes following reassessment quickly became a … more
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Members of Dover’s Historic District Commission heard plans for the expansion of Legislative Hall at its meeting Thursday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Delaware governor announces changes within executive office
Gov. Matt Meyer has reassigned two executive staff members, his office announced. The changes were made official July 24, when chief of staff Vanessa Phillips was reassigned to become a senior adviser to Gov. Meyer, while his deputy legal counsel, Misty Seemans, was promoted to chief of staff. more
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A Delmarva Power substation in Lincoln.
Proposed Delaware City data center faces pushback
A controversial proposal to build a 1.2-gigawatt data center near the Delaware City Refinery is seemingly moving forward, despite widespread opposition. more
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Republican Nikki Miller, left, and Democrat Alonna Berry, right, are vying for the 20th District seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the Aug. 5 special election.
Democrat Berry defeats Republican Miller in close contest for Milton-area House seat
MILTON— Democrat Alonna Berry narrowly defeated Republican Nikki Miller in the 20 th House of Representatives District special election on Aug. 5, according to unofficial results released by … more
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