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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 16h

🏫 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 · 16h

📚 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 · 16h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

Another stop on our Rural Healthcare Tour.

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

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 · 1d

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

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

Our first stop: TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, a nationally recognized non-profit hospital serving the heart of Sussex County with advanced, compassionate care close to home.

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

We’re kicking off Delaware’s Rural Healthcare Tour to highlight the hospitals and clinics that keep our communities healthy and strong.

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

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

Join us tomorrow in Georgetown for the Sussex County Gun Violence Prevention Listening Session.

🕕 6–7:30 p.m. | 📍 Delaware State Fire School – Sussex Division
Hosted by the Governor’s Office & the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Let’s talk and take action together. 💙

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

🚨 Trump’s federal shutdown is turning workers into political pawns.

Here in Delaware, we’re stepping in where the federal government won’t, protecting families and keeping services steady.

If you’re impacted, visit 🔗 de.gov/federalshutd... for help.

Resource Page: Federal Government Shutdown - Governor Matt Meyer - State of Delaware

If you are a federal worker or family member affected by the shutdown, help is available from Delaware agencies, nonprofits, and financial institutions. If you need immediate assistance, call the Del...

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

Delaware helped launch America’s innovation economy, and we can lead it again. We’re doubling down on entrepreneurs, researchers, and our workforce to stay ahead of the curve.

Read my new Viewpoint: “If Delaware Blinks, We Risk Losing the Innovation Edge
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VIEWPOINT: If Delaware Blinks, We Risk Losing the Innovation Edge

Governor Matt Meyer highlights Delaware’s legacy of innovation and entrepreneurship, driving the region into its next era.

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

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

Gun violence impacts every community, and every voice deserves to be heard.

Join us for the Sussex County Gun Violence Prevention Listening Session on Oct. 9, 6–7:30 p.m. at the Delaware State Fire School in Georgetown.

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

Grateful for the incredible team behind HB 71 — leaders who turned tragedy into action. Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris led the charge, with Dave Baylor, Dr. Victoir Cahoon, Greer Firestone, Dr. Sean Connolly, and Todd Herremans all helping make Delaware’s student-athletes safer. ❤️

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

Friday night lights at Dover High’s homecoming ⚡️

Last night. we were not just cheering for our student-athletes — we were protecting them. I signed HB 71 to ensure:

🏈 Coaches are trained in CPR & first aid
🏈 AEDs are tested & ready at every game
🏈 Emergency plans are in every school

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

The Trump Administration’s shutdown is real and it’s painful.

In Delaware, we’re focused on people by doing everything possible to lessen the impact, keep services steady, and connect families to support.

Shutdowns don’t fix problems. Leaders do.

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

Smarter transportation keeps Delaware safe, connected, and ready for the future. 🚗🚲🚆 ⁠
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We’re investing in better roads and bridges, faster and cleaner EV chargers, and safer ways to get around with sidewalks, bike lanes, and improved transit. ⁠
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Meyer Minute: We're on the move!

YouTube video by Delaware Governor Matt Meyer

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 8d

She will now lead our new Department of Veterans Affairs with strength and compassion, working every day to make sure Delaware’s veterans receive the care and support they deserve.

It’s time to serve those who served. 🇺🇸

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 8d

Today, we swore in Brigadier General Karen Berry as Delaware’s first Secretary of Veterans Affairs – a decorated veteran, a trailblazer, and a true champion for our veteran community.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 8d

Our commitment to Delaware’s 72,000 veterans is simple: to ensure they receive the care, housing, and support they’ve earned.

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Governor Matt Meyer @mattmeyerde.bsky.social · 9d

Please follow guidance from local officials, as we work to keep students safe and our campuses secure.

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