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News from May 2022

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Delaware collected $246.5 million in documentarty and stock transfer taxes in 2021

By First State Times | May 20, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, 4.6 percent, or $246.5 million, came from documentarty and stock transfer taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Delaware collected 29.8% more in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2021

By First State Times | May 20, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, $32.7 million came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, a 29.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Delaware during week ending May 7

By First State Times | May 20, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Delaware in the week ending May 7, making up less than 10.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Delaware during week ending May 7

By First State Times | May 20, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Delaware in the week ending May 7, making up less than 10.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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May 17: Congressional Record publishes “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section

By First State Times | May 20, 2022

The Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section on May 17.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Delaware during week ending May 7

By First State Times | May 19, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Delaware in the week ending May 7, making up less than 10.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Delaware collected $62.2 million in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2021

By First State Times | May 19, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, 1.2 percent, or $62.2 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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DHSS to Partner with Habitat for Humanity on Pilot Program for Minor Home Repairs for Older Delawareans

By Press release submission | May 19, 2022

During Older Americans Month, the Department of Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) on Thursday announced a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County to support its Healthy Homes Program as a way to support older Delawareans to age safely in their own homes.

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Click It or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers: Buckle Up Every Trip, Every Time

By Press release submission | May 19, 2022

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt this spring, during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. Delaware is joining the national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday and runs from May 20 to June 5, 2022.

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Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife

By Press release submission | May 19, 2022

DNREC Reminder to Help Their Survival: ‘If You Care, Leave Them There’

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Delaware during week ending May 7

By First State Times | May 19, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Delaware in the week ending May 7, making up less than 10.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Delaware collected 32.4% more in documentarty and stock transfer taxes in 2021

By First State Times | May 19, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, $246.5 million came from documentarty and stock transfer taxes, a 32.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Delaware collected $124.8 million in motor fuels sales tax in 2021

By First State Times | May 18, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, 2.3 percent, or $124.8 million, came from motor fuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending April 30

By First State Times | May 18, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending April 30, making up less than 9.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Delaware collected 26.1% more in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2021

By First State Times | May 18, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, $8.4 million came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, a 26.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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May 16: Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By First State Times | May 18, 2022

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on pages S2508-S2509 of the Congressional Record on May 16.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Delaware during week ending April 30?

By First State Times | May 17, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 30.

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End of life: Delaware deaths during week ending April 30 did not exceed death expectancy

By First State Times | May 17, 2022

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Home vacancies in Delaware down 0.3% from 2020 to 2021

By First State Times | May 17, 2022

Delaware's home vacancy rate was 0.6 percent in 2021, a decrease of 0.3 percent from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report released in March.

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Delaware collected $2,000 in death and gift taxes in 2021

By First State Times | May 17, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $2,000, came from death and gift taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).