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Governor Issues Executive Order to Streamline Permitting

Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order on Thursday to streamline permitting regulations for certain targeted projects. “For too long, Delawareans have watched essential projects get stuck in red tape that can stretch on for years, driving up costs and […]

Governor Unveils His Proposed State Spending Plan

On Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer unveiled his proposed state operating budget for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. The $6.938 billion FY 2027 budget would represent a 4.99% increase over the current one. The governor’s staff faced a […]

House Republican Leaders React to Governor’s Remarks on Housing, Energy, Education, and Child Care

Governor Matt Meyer delivered his annual State of the State address earlier this week to a joint session of the Delaware General Assembly. The 47-minute speech touched on a myriad of issues, including broad proposals for public education, childcare, affordable […]

Lawmakers Provide Insights on Immigration, Energy, Income Taxes, More

Spotlight Delaware held its annual legislative summit on Wednesday, hosted by Delaware State University in Dover. In anticipation of lawmakers returning to resume work at the State Capitol next week, the event featured elected leaders and other experts in guided […]