Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026 Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of Delaware’s new Permitting Accelerator applications under his JobsFirst initiative. JobsFirst is designed to cut red tape, speed up critical projects, and deliver results for Delaware families and businesses. The accelerator, focused on priority projects in housing, energy, broadband, and infrastructure, is beginning the process of creating a faster, more coordinated permitting process, without compromising environmental protections or public input. “JobsFirst is focused on delivering affordable homes, affordable energy, accessible healthcare, and lowering costs across the board,” said Governor Meyer. “This is about getting agencies to work together, cutting unnecessary delays, and making sure projects that benefit our communities don’t get lost in a broken permitting system. Because when projects stall, we don’t build enough housing, we don’t bring enough energy online, and we don’t make Delaware a more affordable place to live and work.” Through the Accelerator, created under Executive Order 18 priority projects will receive a single point of contact within state government, coordinated interagency review on a shared timeline, and clear, transparent information sharing with accountability deadlines. A new public dashboard will also allow Delawareans to track project progress in real time, ensuring transparency and accountability at every step. JobsFirst is focused on delivering faster decisions while maintaining the standards that protect Delaware’s communities, environment, and public health. For more information or to apply for JobsFirst Priority Project designation, visit DE.gov/jobsfirst Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov. Here you can subscribe to future news updates. Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026 Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of Delaware’s new Permitting Accelerator applications under his JobsFirst initiative. JobsFirst is designed to cut red tape, speed up critical projects, and deliver results for Delaware families and businesses. The accelerator, focused on priority projects in housing, energy, broadband, and infrastructure, is beginning the process of creating a faster, more coordinated permitting process, without compromising environmental protections or public input. “JobsFirst is focused on delivering affordable homes, affordable energy, accessible healthcare, and lowering costs across the board,” said Governor Meyer. “This is about getting agencies to work together, cutting unnecessary delays, and making sure projects that benefit our communities don’t get lost in a broken permitting system. Because when projects stall, we don’t build enough housing, we don’t bring enough energy online, and we don’t make Delaware a more affordable place to live and work.” Through the Accelerator, created under Executive Order 18 priority projects will receive a single point of contact within state government, coordinated interagency review on a shared timeline, and clear, transparent information sharing with accountability deadlines. A new public dashboard will also allow Delawareans to track project progress in real time, ensuring transparency and accountability at every step. JobsFirst is focused on delivering faster decisions while maintaining the standards that protect Delaware’s communities, environment, and public health. For more information or to apply for JobsFirst Priority Project designation, visit DE.gov/jobsfirst Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov. Here you can subscribe to future news updates. Delaware's Governor State Agencies Elected Officials General Assembly Delaware Courts State Employees Cities & Towns Delaware State Code State Regulations Business First Steps Phone Directory Locations Directory Public Meetings Voting & Elections Transparency Delaware Marketplace Tax Center Personal Income Tax Privacy Policy Weather & Travel Contact Us Corporations Franchise Tax Gross Receipts Tax Withholding Tax Delaware Topics Help Center Mobile Apps E-mail / Text Alerts Social Media Built by the Government Information Center ©MMXXVI Delaware.gov