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Carper, Coons statement on Jennifer Hall’s nomination for U.S. District Court judgeship

By First State Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

The White House announced that Jennifer L. Hall, who was recommended by U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) for a judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, will be nominated for the bench.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Delaware companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By First State Times | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Food and Cosmetics companies from Delaware in the second quarter of 2023.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending July 1

By First State Times | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending July 1, making up less than 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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VA provides 2.4% more purchase loans in Delaware for 2022 vs. 2021

By First State Times | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in Delaware for 2022 was 1,568 and totaled $566.2 million.

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VA provides 327 home loans in Delaware totaling $118.3 million in Q2

By First State Times | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 327 home loans totaling $118.3 million in Delaware during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $361,911 in Delaware for Q2

By First State Times | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Delaware during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $361,911, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Delaware ranks 42nd in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By First State Times | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, Delaware collected $6,310,891,000 in total taxes, ranking it 42nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Senators Coons, Shaheen introduce legislation to ensure access to capital for small businesses

By First State Times Report | Jul 11, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced legislation to ensure that American small businesses have continuous access to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 loan program, which provides low-cost, fixed-rate, long-term loans for small businesses.

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Senators Coons, Wicker to introduce legislation to increase reimbursement during HPAI disease outbreaks

By First State Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) announced the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act alongside 11 of their Senate colleagues.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending July 1

By First State Times | Jul 10, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending July 1, making up less than 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Governor Carney Announces Leadership Change at Delaware Department of Correction

By Jaymarc Buan | Jul 10, 2023

Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that Commissioner Monroe Hudson will step down later this month from his current role as the head of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) after more than thirty five years of service in law enforcement and corrections.

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Governor Carney Shares Highlights from Legislative Session

By First State Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor John Carney on Friday reflected on legislative actions taken during the 152nd session of the General Assembly.

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39 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending July 1

By First State Times | Jul 9, 2023

There were 39 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending July 1, making up 20.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week ending July 8

By First State Times | Jul 9, 2023

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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57 people die from cancer in Delaware during week ending July 1

By First State Times | Jul 8, 2023

There were 57 deaths from cancer reported in Delaware in the week ending July 1, making up 29.7% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Icymi: Senator Carper Urges Irs To Support New Free Tax Filing Tool

By First State Times Report | Jul 8, 2023

In Case You Missed It, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel and Deputy Treasury Secretary Adewale Adeyemo pushing the IRS to simplify the tax filing process and make the new IRS free file tool available to as many taxpayers as feasible in 2024.

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Senators Carper, Warren, Representatives Sherman, Porter, And Beyer Lead 99-member Coalition To Applaud Irs Announcement Of New Free Tax Filing Tool

By First State Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

United States Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), alongside Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Katie Porter (D-Calif.) and Don Beyer (D-Va.), led a coalition of 99 Democratic lawmakers in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel and Deputy Treasury Secretary Adewale Adeyemo, applauding the IRS’ announcement of a pilot of a free tax filing tool next year.

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12 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Delaware during week ending July 1

By First State Times | Jul 7, 2023

There were 12 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending July 1, making up 6.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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18 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Delaware during week ending July 1

By First State Times | Jul 7, 2023

There were 18 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending July 1, making up 9.4% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Delaware's miscellaneous tax revenues down 23.4% since Q2 2023

By First State Times | Jul 7, 2023

Delaware collected $59 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 23.4% decrease from the same period the previous year when $77 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.