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On Thursday, Sept. 3, Gov. Matt Meyer signed three bills regarding immigrant protections at Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford.
Delaware governor signs bills to protect immigrant populations
Within the walls of Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford, rejoicing filled the air Thursday, Sept. 3, but praising God was not the only activity. more
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The east steps of Legislative Hall on June 30, 2026, the last legislative day of the 153rd General Assembly.
Meyer names Alison McGonigal as acting DSCYF secretary
On Monday, Aug. 31, Gov. Matt Meyer named Alison McGonigal as the acting secretary of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. more
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From left, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control deputy secretary Dayna Cobb, Asbury United Methodist Church Pastor the Rev. Julie Lewis, Energize Delaware director Drew Slater, Gov. Matt Meyer, state Sen. Stephanie Hansen and Green Street Solar operations manager Russell Pfaller gather in Smyrna on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to introduce Delaware SHINES.
Delaware launches new solar and battery storage program
State officials on Tuesday, Sept. 1, announced the start of the Delaware Solar+Storage Home Incentive Network for Economic Stability, a comprehensive solar and battery storage program. more
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Court protects some permanent absentee voters in Delaware, as suit continues
The Delaware Court of Chancery on Aug. 19 ordered protections for two kinds of permanent absentee voters in this year’s general election, after Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker, R-Ocean View, sued the state’s Department of Elections on Aug. 5. more
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State Rep. Cydnie Romer introduces House Concurrent Resolution 150 on Tuesday evening. It was one of four reassessment measures to pass the House of Representatives that night.
Delaware assessment workgroup wants new members at next meeting
At its first meeting Monday, the Delaware Property Assessment Working Group discussed adding to its eight-member task force, ensuring that every voice is represented. more
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A bipartisan group of state lawmakers held a special joint committee hearing to investigate the recent reassessment process that has resulted in increased property tax bills. Representatives from New Castle County, the City of Wilmington and reassessment vendor Tyler Technologies testified during the hearing.
Delaware Property Assessment Working Group will have inaugural meeting Monday
A new working group tasked with producing recommendations for property assessment legislation to the 154th General Assembly will have its inaugural meeting Monday, Aug. 31. more
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Gov. Matt Meyer, center, is joined by state leaders at the Delaware AARP office in Wilmington as he signs Hbs 233, 310 and 445, as well as SB 326, into law on Wednesday.
Meyer signs Delaware data center regulations into law
Gov. Matt Meyer on Wednesday, Aug. 26, signed four bills geared toward energy consumer protections. more
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U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride, left, and Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay hosted a roundtable Thursday, Aug. 27, on lowering childcare costs and expanding access to Delaware families.
Rep. McBride and Lt. Gov. Gay host roundtable on childcare access, affordability
U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride and Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay, both D-Del., convened a roundtable at Delaware State University Thursday, Aug. 27, to discuss lowering childcare costs, expanding access to care and strengthening the state’s childcare workforce. more
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Gov. Matt Meyer is joined by fellow state leaders Feb. 26 as he signs Executive Order #18, creating the Delaware Permitting Accelerator.
Expanded broadband efforts, new ChristianaCare branches among Kent and Sussex projects being expedited
The most recent projects accepted into Gov. Matt Meyer’s JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator aim to benefit both Kent and Sussex counties. more
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‘We have given enough;’ Delawareans speak against proposed Delmarva Power rate increase
Dozens both virtually and in person gathered Wednesday, Aug. 19, at a Delaware Public Service Commission public hearing, to share their thoughts about Delmarva Power's requested $67.8 million base rate increase. more
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Gov. Matt Meyer signs Senate bills 278 and 293 into law Monday at the Dover YMCA. The legislation aims to expand summer camp access across Delaware, with a particular focus in Kent and Sussex counties. DAILY STATE NEWS/KAITLYN CUPELLI
Dover YMCA anticipates serving double the amount of summer campers through newly signed legislation
Gov. Matt Meyer signed Senate bills 278 and 293 into law on Monday, Aug. 17, which aim to increase kids’ access to summer camps across Delaware with a particular focus on Kent and Sussex counties. more
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Rep. Sean Lynn, left, and Rep. Josue Ortega, right, are among the lawmakers leading efforts to strengthen protections for undocumented residents amid the threat of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
State rep charged with misdemeanor in domestic abuse case in Delaware
State Rep. Josue Ortega of Wilmington has been charged with the misdemeanor of offensive touching in relation to a May domestic violence incident. more
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Many Democratic incumbents in the state legislature, including several who have served five or more terms, are facing progressive challengers in this year's primary elections.
Could progressives win over long-term Delaware Democrats?
Across the nation, more and more progressives have been securing political wins, and some in Delaware are looking to make that happen here. more
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An automatic license plate reader, or Flock camera, is displayed in Milford, where U.S. 113 merges with Del. 1.
What is Delaware doing about Flock cameras?
Automatic license plate readers, aka Flock cameras, have been popping up across Delaware in recent months, mostly attached to phone poles in municipalities. more
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State Rep. Kim Williams is the primary sponsor for House Bill 315. Here, she answers questions from fellow state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall March 10.
Delaware school tax bill becomes law without Meyer’s signature
Gov. Matt Meyer announced Friday, Aug. 7, that a bill allowing New Castle County school districts to use different tax rates for residential and nonresidential properties would become law without his signature. more
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The east steps of Legislative Hall on June 30, 2026, the last legislative day of the 153rd General Assembly.
Delaware legislative leadership criticize lack of transparency in creation of $268k state Office of the Surgeon General
The Delaware Senate is slated to meet in special session this fall, to review several appointments by Gov. Matt Meyer. more
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Delaware Public Service Commission discusses implementation of data center regulations bill
The Delaware Public Service Commission Wednesday, Aug. 5, discussed what implementation could look like for a bill that sets forth several regulations for data centers seeking to come to the state, including creating its own large load electric regulation. more
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Gov. Matt Meyer holds up House Bill 182 in July 2025, a measure that prevents police officers from entering into collaborations with federal immigration enforcement agencies. Last week, it was announced that the governor would co-chair a national task force on immigration policy reform.
Delaware governor will co-chair national task force on immigration reform
At the annual meeting of the National Governor’s Association last weekend, four governors announced they would be creating a task force on immigration policy reform, which will be co-chaired by Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. more
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Emily Wilkins, MariMed vice president of compliance and quality, holds the flower of a marijuana plant at the company's Milford facility last year.
Delaware cannabis sales garner $8M in tax revenue in first year
Saturday, Aug. 1, marked the one-year anniversary of Delaware’s adult-use recreational marijuana sales, an industry that has faced challenges. more
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Delaware public advocate Jameson Tweedie participates in a technical conference held by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on July 23.
‘Can’t be on backs of ratepayers’: Delaware public advocate calls for changes in PJM decision-making
Since 2023, the 67 million ratepayers represented by the PJM Interconnection, including those in Delaware, have paid almost $30 billion in costs directly associated with data centers’ large energy usage. more
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