Delaware Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Government

Documentary and stock transfer taxes totaled $218.7 million in Delaware in 2024

Of the $6.5 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2024, 3.3%, or $218.7 million, came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Relipa Co., Ltd. launches redesigned website to support global partnerships and AI focus

Mike O'Halloran State Director
Non-profit

NFIB releases report on permanent small business tax deduction benefits in Delaware

Greg Mamula, Head Coach at Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Men's Baseball
Business

Delaware defeats Delaware State 15-8 on dollar dog night

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bioAffinity Technologies releases case study on CyPath Lung diagnostic for pulmonary nodules

bioAffinity Technologies released details from a new case study showing how its noninvasive CyPath Lung test helped guide care decisions for a high-risk patient with suspected lung cancer. The company says using this diagnostic tool allowed physicians to defer an unnecessary biopsy after further imaging confirmed no malignancy.

Brad Close President
Non-profit

Delaware General Assembly considers bill to limit swipe fees on credit card tips

The Delaware General Assembly is considering House Bill 315, which would prohibit swipe fees on tips during credit card transactions. The National Federation of Independent Business supports reforms at both state and federal levels aimed at reducing these costs for small businesses.
Jennifer L. Hall, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware
Government

Newark man sentenced to 30 months for cocaine distribution and illegal reentry

A Newark man has been sentenced to federal prison for distributing cocaine after repeatedly returning illegally from Mexico following deportation orders. Authorities recovered drugs and cash during their investigation into Adan Cuevas-Arteaga’s activities.
Delaware Gov. John Carney, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas
Sports

Analysis: Delaware among 21 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

An analysis by First State Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Delaware is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.
Mike O'Halloran State Director
Non-profit

Small business employment index in Delaware declines in March

Delaware’s Small Business Employment Index fell in March but remains above recent averages. Hiring difficulties persist amid concerns about labor quality and costs according to NFIB’s latest report.

Shanté A. Hastings, P.E., Secretary
Business

DelDOT announces construction of multi-use path on Route 4 in New Castle County

The Delaware Department of Transportation will begin constructing a multi-use path on Route 4 starting April 6.
Delaware Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Government

Delaware collected $2.6 billion in license taxes in 2024

In 2024, Delaware collected a total of $6.5 billion in state taxes, with $2.6 billion coming from license taxes—a decrease of 2.5% compared to the previous year.
Laura Carlson, President of the University of Delaware
Schools

University of Delaware announces debate on whether biological sex is binary

The University of Delaware hosted a public debate on whether biological sex is binary on March 6 that included security measures due to heightened attention around the topic.