Posts Tagged ‘Governor Matt Meyer’
Food as Care: New Delaware Committee to Address Health Through Nutrition
Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the creation of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee — a statewide initiative aimed at improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and strengthening local food systems through nutrition. The committee’s mission is to help shift Delaware’s healthcare approach from reactive treatment to proactive prevention by formally integrating food into healthcare…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order #9, establishing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, a coordinated statewide effort to address gun violence and promote safer communities across Delaware. The Office will operate under the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and will focus on interagency collaboration, data-driven policy, and community engagement…
Read MoreUPDATE: Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Collaborative to Address and End Homelessness
Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #8, establishing the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness. The initiative is intended to strengthen coordination among state agencies and partners in addressing homelessness across Delaware… The signing took place at the New Castle County HOPE Center, a shelter and service facility for individuals experiencing homelessness that…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Matt Meyer this afternoon delivered his 2025 State of the State Address before a joint session of the Delaware General Assembly. During the address, Governor Meyer highlighted issues surrounding medical debt… Governor Meyer called for decisive action on other key priorities including education reform, affordable housing, accessible healthcare, workforce development, and efficient government operations. ———————————————————————————– Governor Matt Meyer…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer to Deliver State of the State Address
Tomorrow, April 10th at 2:30 p.m., Delaware Governor Matt Meyer will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address before a joint session of the Delaware General Assembly. During the address, Governor Meyer will outline his legislative priorities, reflect on the administration’s accomplishments, and present his vision for Delaware’s future. The speech will be livestreamed…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Senate Bill 21 Strengthening Delaware’s Corporate Law
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Senate Bill 21 into law, marking a significant update to Delaware’s corporate statutes. The legislation, which received bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, aims to maintain Delaware’s position as a leading jurisdiction for U.S. and global businesses. Developed in consultation with corporate leaders and legal experts, the bill…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Comprehensive Plan to Address Rising Energy Costs in Delaware
Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced a comprehensive plan to address rising energy costs in Delaware, strengthen consumer protections, and demand immediate relief for Delmarva Power customers who experienced severe bill increases over the past several months. The Meyer Administration will work alongside legislators, consumer advocates, and energy regulators to ensure these immediate relief measures and…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Nominees to Hospital Cost Review Board
Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced his nominees to the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board: Dr. Thomas Sweeney, a distinguished emergency medicine physician and healthcare leader, and Gary Ferguson, a seasoned healthcare executive with more than four decades of leadership experience in health system operations, medical administration, and public health planning. These nominations will…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Releases Transition Report As A Resource For Administration’s First Term
Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s transition committee announced the publication of its Transition Report, which is now accessible to the public at transition.delaware.gov. This document functions as a reference guide for the administration, highlighting various policy suggestions collected from stakeholders, experts, and residents. the report is meant to provide a selection of potential initiatives for the administration to…
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