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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 3h

We are so proud to celebrate you and we are wishing you a fantastic school year. 📚💙

Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 3h

They are helping students find their voices, build confidence, and see possibility in themselves and the world around them. From kindergarten reading corners to high school labs, they are bringing learning to life every day.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 3h

Thank you to our 2026 District and Charter Teachers of the Year for your extraordinary work.

These 20 outstanding educators are going above and beyond to make a difference in Delaware classrooms.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 5h

Free speech is more than a right. It’s a Delaware value. 💬

My administration is committed to protecting every voice and ensuring Delaware remains a place where ideas can be shared freely and respectfully.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 18h

Delaware’s rural communities matter, and we’re acting like it.

We’re investing in rural healthcare and supporting providers like La Red Health Center in Georgetown to ensure every Delawarean can get quality, affordable care close to home.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 1d

💰 Teaching financial skills early helps young people build a lifetime of stability and confidence.

Great to join the NFL, Visa, @delstateuniv.bsky.social & our legislators to sign Delaware’s new Financial Literacy Education Act. 🏈📚

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 1d

In Delaware, we don’t just talk about progress. We make it happen. That’s what it means when a small state does big things.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 1d

As challenges grow, from climate change to market pressure, Delaware is stepping up. We are investing more than $14 million to permanently protect over 2,800 acres of farmland in all three counties.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 1d

But this day is about more than just land. It is about people — like the folks at Oliphant Farm — who have cared for their 109-acre farm in Laurel for generations. Thank you for welcoming us and showing what true stewardship looks like.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 1d

On National Farmers Day, I’m filled with gratitude for Delaware’s farm families: the growers, haulers, processors, and caretakers who work from sunrise to sundown to keep our communities fed and our economy strong.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 2d

Staff will continue this important work in new roles across our system – helping build a smarter, more effective approach to corrections in Delaware.

Learn more below. ⬇️

DOC to close New Castle County community corrections facility - State of Delaware News

Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that it will close the century-old Plummer Community Corrections Center (PCCC) in Wilmington, citing factors that include the con...

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 2d

We're making real progress in how we support rehabilitation and reentry.

With the closure of the Plummer Community Corrections Center, we're reducing waste and reinvesting in what works: modern facilities, stronger programs, and better outcomes for individuals and communities.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 3d

Our teams are coordinating statewide, with shelters identified, rescue crews on standby, and equipment prepositioned. Please stay alert, secure outdoor items, and sign up for alerts at de.gov/dens. We’re ready, and we’ll get through this the Delaware way.

Preparedness

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 3d

We’re closely monitoring the coastal storm expected Sunday into Monday. While the forecast has improved for Lewes, areas like Bowers may still see near-record high tides.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 3d

The federal government may be shut down, but here in Delaware, we’re still hard at work.

Watch this week’s Meyer Minute to see how we’re keeping things moving for you.

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Meyer Minute: State Government is Ramping Up

YouTube video by Delaware Governor Matt Meyer

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 3d

From supporting Habitat for Humanity builds to investing in affordable housing and revitalizing our neighborhoods, we’re making historic progress to ensure every Delawarean has a safe place to call home.

To the families working toward that dream: you can count on me to keep fighting for you.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 5d

From classrooms to wellness centers, September was about giving every Delaware student the foundation to learn, grow, and build a brighter future.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 5d

🏫 We also marked 40 years of school-based wellness centers at Middletown High, a milestone that reminds us how vital mental health and access to care are to student success.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 5d

📚 We celebrated National Literacy Month, building on our $11 million investment to help every child read with confidence. Because when students can read, they can learn anything.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 5d

In Delaware, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed, and that starts with strong schools, healthy minds, and confident readers. Here are a few highlights of what we did in September to strengthen education across our state:

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 5d

Because healthy communities mean a stronger, more inclusive state where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 5d

For the first time, I brought doctors, nurses, and community leaders together around one table to focus specifically on rural healthcare, talking about how we can make care more affordable and accessible for families in Sussex County.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 5d

Another stop on our Rural Healthcare Tour.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 5d

Bayhealth plays an important role in southern Delaware, expanding access to care and training the next generation of healthcare workers.

Strong partners like this help us make sure every Delawarean can get quality care close to home, no matter their ZIP code.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 5d

Next up on Delaware’s Rural Healthcare Tour: Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford 🏥

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