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Stay updated on the latest from the Delaware LGBTQ+ Commission by exploring recent news below.
April 8, 2026
Following criticism surrounding diversity, LGBTQ+ Commission welcomes new members
Delaware’s LGBTQ+ Commission officially welcomed five new members during its monthly meeting on Tuesday — a long-awaited move aimed at addressing what advocates have called a diversity gap within the body […]
March 26, 2026
Governor Matt Meyer Expands Delaware LGBTQ+ Commission
Governor Matt Meyer announced today additional appointees to the Delaware LGBTQ+ Commission, strengthening its ability to more fully represent and serve Delawareans across the state […]
January 16, 2026
Governor Hall-Long Signs Executive Order to create LGBTQ+ Commission
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined state legislators and advocates to sign Executive Order No. 1 to create the state’s first LGBTQ+ Commission. The nine-member commission will serve to strengthen ties between the government and LGBTQ+ organizations, help remove barriers to societal participation for LGBTQ+ people and improve the […]
July 24, 2025
Gov. Meyer’s LGBTQ+ Commission faces scrutiny from some in the community
When Gov. Matt Meyer nominated five people to serve on a newly created LGBTQ+ Commission last month, he said they would become a critical part of an effort to “protect and reinforce the rights of all Delawareans.” But not everyone within the queer community is applauding that effort […]