Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has officially lifted the state’s drought watch, nearly 10 months after it was first declared in response to widespread dry conditions and below-average rainfall in 2024. The decision follows a recommendation from the state’s Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) and the Governor’s Drought Response Committee, which confirmed that water conditions—including precipitation, soil moisture, streamflow, and groundwater …
Financial institutions serving Delaware’s underserved neighborhoods now have a new opportunity to support local economic growth, thanks to a newly launched state fund aimed at increasing access to capital in low- to moderate-income areas. The Delaware Council on Banking has opened applications for the Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund (DCIVF), a program designed to help banks, credit unions, and Community …
In a major move to improve public health and reduce healthcare spending, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced Tuesday the creation of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee, a new statewide initiative that aims to integrate nutrition into the healthcare system. The committee, which will operate under the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy, is designed to promote health equity, …
Delaware Senate Republican leaders are applauding Governor Matt Meyer’s recent stance against the state’s controversial electric vehicle (EV) mandate, signaling renewed efforts to block the regulation first introduced under former Governor John Carney. Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, has circulated an updated version of Senate Bill 96, which aims to halt the adoption of the regulation modeled after California’s …
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) is set to host the 4th Annual Statewide Career Fair on Wednesday, April 9, at the Smyrna Readiness Center, offering a prime opportunity for students and job seekers to connect with state agencies and explore careers in public service. The career fair will feature a wide variety of job opportunities from …
Governor Matt Meyer’s proposed changes to the state’s operating budget has drawn negative reaction from House Republicans. In a break from traditional practices, Meyer unveiled his “Budget Reset” for Fiscal Year 2026, outlining new spending priorities and revenue-generating measures. Traditionally, the governor’s office collaborates with the Office of Management and Budget throughout the fall to draft a budget proposal, which …
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Vision Coalition of Delaware Monday launched a comprehensive 10-year plan aimed at improving the state’s education system. The plan, titled “Student Equity and Excellence 2035,” was officially unveiled at a special event in Dover, with the policy roadmap based on feedback from over a thousand Delawareans, including students, parents, educators, …
