Delaware Governor Matt Meyer outlined the state’s current challenges and future priorities in his 2026 State of the State address Thursday.

Gov. Matt Meyer's state of emergency declaration authorizes the mobilization of state assets to support storm response and recovery efforts.

Meyer announced his intention to cap spending in Thursday’s State of the State speech in front of a joint session of the General Assembly in Dover. In his remarks, he highlighted several other priorities for this legislative session that focused on affordability and government efficiency.

In a sit-down interview with Delaware Online/The News Journal, Gov. Matt Meyer discussed what he intends to focus on in 2026.

There's been a leadership shakeup on the Delaware State Board of Education, and more change is expected.

Meyer will present his priorities for 2026 as he delivers his second annual State of the State address to the General Assembly in Dover.

Delaware lawmakers came together Thursday afternoon to reflect on the past year, as Governor Matt Meyer delivered his first state of the state address. After the administration’s first full year, Governor Meyer is thanking lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for the work they’ve done in the First State.

Many of these changes were considered to help raise revenue for transportation infrastructure and support Delaware State Parks, respectively.

At least 18 states have declared a state of emergency as the storm nears: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina,