GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS AC
May 20, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer has signed House Bill 140 into law, making Delaware the latest state to legalize medical aid in dying. The new law allows mentally capable, terminally ill adults to request and self-administer medication to peacefully end their lives—marking a major milestone after nearly a decade of advocacy.
Sommore’s Mother’s Day Comedy Show Marks Final Wilmington Event for Local Promoter
May 12, 2025
Sommore brought laughs and legacy to a sold-out Playhouse on Rodney Square for Mother’s Day, marking promoter U’Gundi Jacobs’ final Wilmington show as he prepares for a new comedy series in Atlantic City.
Gov. Meyer Delivers First State of the State Address, Outlines Bold Vision for Delaware
April 11, 2025
In his first State of the State address, Gov. Matt Meyer outlined a sweeping vision for Delaware, calling for tax relief, school funding reform, expanded healthcare access, and greater government accountability. Meyer urged lawmakers to act with urgency and unity to meet the challenges ahead
KOOL WORLD MASCOT “KOOLI” PARTNERS WITH WILMINGTON PARKS & RECREATION TO ELEVATE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
April 3, 2025
Kool Kolored Kid Generation (KKKG) teams up with the Wilmington Department of Parks & Recreation to bring inclusive, high-energy community engagement to local events. With Kooli leading the way, this partnership will inspire creativity, unity, and empowerment for Wilmington’s youth.
Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester Join Senate Democratic Caucus in Reintroducing Paycheck Fairness Act to End Wage Discrimination and Close the Gender Pay Gap
March 27, 2025
Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester have joined the Senate Democratic Caucus in reintroducing the Paycheck Fairness Act, which seeks to combat pay discrimination and close the gender pay gap. The legislation strengthens the Equal Pay Act of 1963 by ending pay secrecy, enhancing remedies for employees, and requiring employers to prove pay disparities are job-related. Despite the Equal Pay Act’s passage over six decades ago, women still earn less than men, with Delaware women earning only 87% of what men make.
Winners Announced for the 14th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition
March 27, 2025
Over 40 employees were recognized for their artistic excellence at the 14th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, showcasing a diverse range of works from painting to photography. The event celebrated creativity and community, with Governor Matt Meyer and other officials highlighting the importance of art in professional and personal life
GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS SB21, STRENGTHENING DELAWARE’S CORPORATE LAW
March 27, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Senate Bill 21 into law, strengthening Delaware’s corporate governance framework to maintain its position as the leading state for U.S. and global business incorporations. The bipartisan-backed legislation clarifies critical governance rules, ensuring a balance between corporate board interests and stockholder rights, while bolstering the state’s economy with over $2.2 billion in corporate franchise revenue.
Governor Meyer Unveils FY26 Budget Plan: Prioritizing Tax Fairness, Education, and Housing
March 27, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer announces Delaware’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, emphasizing tax fairness, investments in education, affordable housing, healthcare access, and government efficiency, with 92% of residents receiving tax relief.
GOVERNOR MEYER ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY REFORM PACKAGE
March 5, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer unveils a bold energy reform plan to provide immediate relief for Delaware ratepayers, strengthen consumer protections, and implement long-term legislative solutions to ensure fair and affordable energy pricing.
Delaware Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Reform Post-Conviction Policies
March 4, 2025
Delaware lawmakers are pushing to reform post-conviction policies with two new bills aimed at expanding access to DNA testing and allowing challenges to convictions based on discredited forensic science. Advocates say the legislation could help overturn wrongful convictions and modernize the state’s legal system.