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News from February 2025

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Delaware employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

By First State Times | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Delaware submitted 44 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Delaware job vacancies persist as significant issue for local businesses

By First State Times | Feb 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its January jobs report, indicating that 35% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings.

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

By First State Times | Feb 6, 2025

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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Delaware students name state snowplows in annual contest

By First State Times | Feb 6, 2025

After the first significant snowfall in nearly two years, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the winners of its annual "Name That Plow" contest.

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Delaware inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By First State Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Delaware experienced a 22.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Delaware proposes new tax brackets affecting high-income earners

By First State Times | Feb 3, 2025

Delaware legislators have introduced House Bill 13, aiming to establish two new tax brackets for individual income.