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Delaware's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By First State Times | Nov 15, 2024

Delaware collected $142 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FOIA Request Sent to Delaware Higher Education Office Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By First State Times | Nov 14, 2024

FOIA Request to Delaware Higher Education Office Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024.

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Delaware's combined tax revenues down 3.9% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By First State Times | Nov 13, 2024

Delaware collected $1.7 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Delaware during Q3

By First State Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Delaware in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By First State Times | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 35 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 66 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Delaware increases from 2022 to 2023

By First State Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Delaware in the fiscal year 2023 was $363,050, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By First State Times | Nov 6, 2024

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.

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In Delaware, 33 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By First State Times | Nov 1, 2024

Delaware registered 33 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Repeat offender pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

By First State Times | Nov 1, 2024

David C. Weiss, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Michael Natale, 38, from Laurel, Delaware, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.

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VA provides 235 home purchase loans in Delaware in Q3

By First State Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 235 VA home purchase loans issued in Delaware in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $96 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Pennsylvania man convicted for largest theft from US precious metals depository

By First State Times | Oct 28, 2024

A federal jury has convicted Robert Higgins, a resident of West Chester, Pennsylvania, on charges of mail, wire, and tax fraud.

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U.S. Attorney announces district officer for Delaware's upcoming elections

By First State Times | Oct 21, 2024

David C. Weiss, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, has announced that Assistant United States Attorney Shamoor Anis will lead efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the November 5, 2024, general election. AUSA Anis has been appointed as the District Election Officer (DEO) for Delaware and will oversee complaints related to voting rights concerns, threats to election officials or staff, and election fraud.

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VA provides 368 home loans in Delaware totaling $140.1 million in Q3

By First State Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 368 home loans totaling $140.1 million in Delaware during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Delaware receives $12.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By First State Times | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 35 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Delaware during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Delaware experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By First State Times | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Delaware experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Delaware universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By First State Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.4% in Delaware in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Which type of Delaware companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By First State Times | Oct 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from Delaware in the third quarter of 2024.

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Delaware: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Delaware in Q3

By First State Times | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Delaware in the third quarter of 2024.

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

By First State Times | Oct 6, 2024

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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Delaware ranks 21st in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By First State Times | Oct 3, 2024

With $363,050 in issued loans, Delaware ranked 21st for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.