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Delaware: Residents received $3.28 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By First State Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Delaware, providing an average of $3,225 per capita to residents.

Delaware: Medicare dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

By First State Times | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.1% of income in Delaware, providing an average of $3,229 per capita to residents.

Delaware: Social Security made up 7.4% of total income in 2022

By First State Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.4% of income in Delaware, providing an average of $4,688 per capita to residents.

Delaware: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

By First State Times | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Delaware, providing an average of $1,281 per capita to residents.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry file 19 petitions in Delaware throughout 2024

By First State Times | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry based in Delaware submitted 19 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Newton Road Corridor Study Advisory Committee schedules second meeting

By First State Times | Feb 24, 2025

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the second meeting of the Newton Road Corridor Study Advisory Committee.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Delaware employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

By First State Times | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Delaware submitted 44 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

DelDOT announces upcoming lane closures on I-95 in New Castle County

By First State Times | Feb 17, 2025

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced upcoming lane closures on I-95 in New Castle County.

Delaware job vacancies persist as significant issue for local businesses

By First State Times | Feb 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its January jobs report, indicating that 35% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings.

Analysis: Delaware among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By First State Times | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by First State Times shows that Delaware is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

Delaware students name state snowplows in annual contest

By First State Times | Feb 6, 2025

After the first significant snowfall in nearly two years, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the winners of its annual "Name That Plow" contest.

Delaware inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By First State Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Delaware experienced a 22.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

Delaware proposes new tax brackets affecting high-income earners

By First State Times | Feb 3, 2025

Delaware legislators have introduced House Bill 13, aiming to establish two new tax brackets for individual income.

Delaware opens Arbor Day poster contest for young students

By First State Times | Jan 28, 2025

The Delaware Forest Service has announced the opening of its annual Arbor Day Poster Contest for 2025.

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2023: Delaware ranks 46th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $887,923

By First State Times | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Delaware received $887,923 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 46th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Delaware sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2024

By First State Times | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $585 million in individual income tax revenue for Delaware, a 27.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Analysis: Delaware one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By First State Times | Jan 6, 2025

An analysis by First State Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Delaware is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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In Delaware, 38 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By First State Times | Jan 1, 2025

Delaware registered 38 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Delaware receives 1 EDA grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023

By First State Times | Dec 27, 2024

Delaware received one grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

Delaware receives 1 EDA grant totaling $750,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By First State Times | Dec 26, 2024

Delaware received one grant totaling $750,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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