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News from April 2022

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Delaware ranks 32nd in the U.S. for the most public utilities license paid in 2021

By First State Times | Apr 18, 2022

In 2021, Delaware collected $550 thousand in public utilities license, ranking it 32nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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37 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending April 16, 2022

By First State Times | Apr 18, 2022

There were 37 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 37% increase over the previous week.

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Average VA home loan amount in Delaware falls in Q1

By First State Times | Apr 17, 2022

The average VA loan amount in Delaware during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022 was $296,257, a 1 percent decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Q1: VA home loan in Delaware averages $296,257

By First State Times | Apr 17, 2022

The average VA loan amount in Delaware during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022 was $296,257, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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CDC estimates 48 people in 65-74 age group in Delaware died during week ending April 2

By First State Times | Apr 17, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 2.

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VA provides 1,144 home loans in Delaware totaling $338.9 million in Q1

By First State Times | Apr 17, 2022

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 1,144 home loans totaling $338.9 million in Delaware during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Less than 10 people die in Delaware from influenza and pneumonia in week ending April 16, 2022

By First State Times | Apr 17, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending April 16, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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VA provides 454 home purchase loans in Delaware in Q1

By First State Times | Apr 17, 2022

There were 454 VA home purchase loans issued in Delaware in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022 totaling $155.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Delaware ranks 40th in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle operators license paid in 2021

By First State Times | Apr 17, 2022

In 2021, Delaware collected $8.4 million in motor vehicle operators license, ranking it 40th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week April 2

By First State Times | Apr 17, 2022

Delaware's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware in Q1 2022 vs. Q4 2021

By First State Times | Apr 17, 2022

The VA issued 433 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, compared to 520 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Delaware ranks 42nd in total VA home loans during Q1

By First State Times | Apr 17, 2022

Delaware ranked 42nd in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2022 with 1,144 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Delaware ranks 47th in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle license paid in 2021

By First State Times | Apr 16, 2022

In 2021, Delaware collected $62.2 million in motor vehicle license, ranking it 47th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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CDC predicts 32 people in 45-64 age group in Delaware died during week ending April 2

By First State Times | Apr 16, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 32 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 2.

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Delaware ranks 47th in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2021

By First State Times | Apr 15, 2022

In 2021, Delaware collected $4.5 million in hunting and fishing license, ranking it 47th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Delaware ranks first in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2021

By First State Times | Apr 14, 2022

In 2021, Delaware collected $1.8 billion in corporations in general license, ranking it first in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Carney Signs Rebate Legislation to Send $300 Direct Payments to Delawareans

By Press release submission | Apr 14, 2022

Bipartisan 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program Cleared the General Assembly on Thursday

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NFIB raises concerns over Delaware paid family leave insurance program

By First State Times | Apr 14, 2022

Mike O’Halloran, the state director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Delaware, has expressed concerns regarding the newly passed Delaware Paid Family Leave Insurance Program.

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Delaware ranks 31st in the U.S. for the most amusements license paid in 2021

By First State Times | Apr 13, 2022

In 2021, Delaware collected $333 thousand in amusements license, ranking it 31st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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57 deaths in Delaware in week ending March 19

By First State Times | Apr 13, 2022

There were 57 deaths in Delaware in the week ending March 19, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.