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Delaware’s combined tax revenues down 1.7% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By First State Times | Mar 29, 2024

Delaware collected $1.3 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Delaware’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 1% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By First State Times | Mar 27, 2024

Delaware collected $132 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Delaware’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 1% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By First State Times | Mar 26, 2024

Delaware collected $132 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 229.1% more home purchase loans in Delaware in Q4 2023

By First State Times | Mar 23, 2024

There were 283 VA home purchases in Delaware in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $108.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 283 home purchase loans in Delaware in Q4 2023

By First State Times | Mar 22, 2024

There were 283 VA home purchase loans issued in Delaware in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $108.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Olivia Tucker from Delaware to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By First State Times | Mar 20, 2024

Newark player represents Delaware in the tournament.

Delaware ranked 14th highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By First State Times | Mar 16, 2024

Delaware ranked 14th highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

ACLU-DE announces agenda to expand voting rights in Delaware

By First State Times | Mar 14, 2024

The ACLU of Delaware has announced a new agenda aimed at expanding voting rights through constitutional amendments. The initiative was launched with the support of various advocacy groups, including Common Cause Delaware.

Delaware inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024

By First State Times | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Delaware experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

Which type of Delaware companies were inspected the most by the FDA in February?

By First State Times | Mar 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Delaware in February.

AG Kathleen Jennings: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By First State Times | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Kathleen Jennings (D-Delware) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

VA provides 366 home loans in Delaware totaling $137.4 million in Q4 2023

By First State Times | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 366 home loans totaling $137.4 million in Delaware during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA home loan amount averages $375,541 in Delaware for Q4 2023

By First State Times | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Delaware during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $375,541, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Delaware increases from Q3 to Q4 2023

By First State Times | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Delaware in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $383,065, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

Number of VA loans issued in Delaware decreases by 51.5% from 2022 to 2023

By First State Times | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,492 home loans totaling $541.7 million in Delaware during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Delaware falls in Q4 2023

By First State Times | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Delaware during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $375,541, a 2.4% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Delaware ranks 44th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By First State Times | Feb 19, 2024

Delaware ranked 44th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 366 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Delaware ranked 22nd in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By First State Times | Feb 17, 2024

With $375,541 in home loans issued, Delaware ranked 22nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware in 2023 vs. 2022

By First State Times | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 1,492 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $541.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 25.6% fewer purchase loans in Delaware for 2023 vs. 2022

By First State Times | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Delaware for 2023 was 1,117 and totaled $421.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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