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News from May 2022

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Delaware collected 0.4% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By First State Times | May 29, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, $587.9 million came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 0.4 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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May 29th is 529 Day

By Press release submission | May 29, 2022

A day to recognize the importance of saving for education

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Week of May 14: 15 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Delaware

By First State Times | May 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 15 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 14.

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Delaware collected $45.5 million in public utilities sales tax in 2021

By First State Times | May 28, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, 0.8 percent, or $45.5 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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“HONORING OUR PROMISE TO ADDRESS COMPREHENSIVE TOXICS ACT OF 2021-- MOTION TO PROCEED” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 26

By First State Times | May 28, 2022

“HONORING OUR PROMISE TO ADDRESS COMPREHENSIVE TOXICS ACT OF 2021-- MOTION TO PROCEED“ was published in the Senate section on page S2729 on May 26

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Delaware collected 8.8% less in motor fuels sales tax in 2021

By First State Times | May 28, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, $124.8 million came from motor fuels sales tax, an 8.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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3,235 businesses in Delaware have between 10 and 19 employees in 2019

By First State Times | May 28, 2022

There were 3,235 businesses in Delaware with between 10 and 19 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Delaware during week ending May 14

By First State Times | May 28, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending May 14, making up less than 11% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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May 25 sees Congressional Record publish “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section

By First State Times | May 27, 2022

The Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on May 25.

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Delaware collected $32.7 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2021

By First State Times | May 27, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, 0.6 percent, or $32.7 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Delaware collected 27.4% more in individual income taxes in 2021

By First State Times | May 27, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, $2.1 billion came from individual income taxes, a 27.4 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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4,512 businesses in Delaware have between five and nine employees in 2019

By First State Times | May 27, 2022

There were 4,512 businesses in Delaware with between five and nine employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Delaware Child Care Professional Bonus Registry Now Open

By Press release submission | May 27, 2022

Delaware child care professionals now can submit to receive $1,000 direct payments from the Delaware Department of Education.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Delaware during week ending May 14

By First State Times | May 27, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending May 14, making up less than 11% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Delaware during week ending May 14

By First State Times | May 27, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Delaware in the week ending May 14, making up less than 11% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

May 24 sees Congressional Record publish “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section

By First State Times | May 26, 2022

“CLOTURE MOTION” was published on page S2659 of the Congressional Record on May 24.

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Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

Governor John Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, and issued the following statement

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Delaware collected 10.9% more in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2021

By First State Times | May 26, 2022

Of the $5.4 billion in taxes collected by Delaware in 2021, $1.8 billion came from taxes on general corporation licenses, a 10.9 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 kidney disease in Delaware during week ending May 14

By First State Times | May 26, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Delaware in the week ending May 14, making up less than 11% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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DNREC Announces Beach Access Closures Due to Storm Damage

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that multiple Delaware State Parks drive- and walk-on crossings will be closed this Memorial Day Weekend due widespread erosion along Delaware’s coastline sustained during a May 8 nor’easter.