State Updates
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.
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.
YMCA of Delaware Launches BrainSavers: A Holistic Approach to Healthy Aging
February 18, 2025
The YMCA of Delaware launches BrainSavers, a science-backed program designed to enhance cognitive and physical health through social engagement, fitness, nutrition, stress management, and quality sleep.
Governor Meyer Nominates Two Esteemed Healthcare Leaders to Hospital Cost Review Board
February 17, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer has announced the nomination of Dr. Thomas Sweeney and Gary Ferguson to the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. With extensive experience in healthcare administration and emergency medicine, the two nominees will bring their expertise to tackle Delaware’s pressing healthcare challenges, pending confirmation by the State Senate.
Delaware State University Achieves R2 Research Status, Marking a Milestone in HBCU Advancement
February 17, 2025
Delaware State University has earned R2 ‘High Research Activity’ status, joining an elite group of HBCUs with over $45 million in research funding and a growing doctoral program. This achievement highlights the university’s commitment to advancing research and doctoral education.
AG Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Protect Medical Research Funding
February 10, 2025
Attorney General Kathy Jennings, alongside 21 other state attorneys general, is suing the Trump Administration over cuts to NIH funding that threaten vital medical research at institutions like the University of Delaware and Delaware State University.
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Coalition Win Court Order Blocking Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data
February 10, 2025
Attorney General Kathy Jennings, in collaboration with 18 state attorneys general, has secured a federal court order blocking unauthorized individuals from accessing sensitive Treasury Department data, safeguarding Americans’ personal and financial information from misuse.