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Breaking Down Delaware's Pension Contributions: $521,482 collected in 2022

By First State Times | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Delaware had received $521,482 in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Analysis: Delaware among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By First State Times | Jun 20, 2024

Delaware is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the First State Times found.

United States files suit against pain management practice over alleged false claims

By First State Times | Jun 20, 2024

U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced today that the United States has filed a civil complaint against the Center for Interventional Pain and Spine, LLC (CIPS) and its principal, Dr. Chee H. Woo, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The United States alleges that CIPS and Dr. Woo violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims to federal and state healthcare programs for thousands of diagnostic tests and services that were not ordered by healthcare providers, not medically necessary, and sometimes never performed.

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

By First State Times | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Delaware in the fiscal year 2023 was $377,207, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Delaware increases from 2021 to 2022

By First State Times | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Delaware in the fiscal year 2022 was $361,125, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Earnings on Delaware's public pension investments increase to $143,795 in 2022

By First State Times | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Delaware public pensions went up from $118,731 in 2021 to $143,795 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By First State Times | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Delaware need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

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

By First State Times | Jun 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, 32 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By First State Times | Jun 2, 2024

Delaware registered 32 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Inflation in Delaware outpaces national average as of May 2024

By First State Times | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Delaware experienced a 21.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

Delaware's pension fund valued at $13.7 million in 2022

By First State Times | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Delaware had $13.7 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Delaware man pleads guilty to coercing minor across state lines

By First State Times | May 31, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that a Bear, Delaware man pled guilty in federal court today to one count of Coercion and Enticement of a Minor. The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, U.S. District Judge for the District of Delaware, accepted the plea.