Tag: state budget

House Approves $6.996 Billion State Operating Budget

On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives approved a $6.996 billion General Fund operating budget (Senate Bill 335) for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. The new spending plan pays for the day-to-day operations of state government and […]

State Revenue Forecast Predicts an Increase of $196 Million

The Delaware Economic Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) issued its latest state revenue estimate earlier this week for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027, which begins July 1. This estimate is the fourth in a series of five and will play a […]

Bill Seeking to Hike Business Fees Passes House in Contested Vote

A bill that will generate more than $140 million annually for the state by hiking numerous business fees cleared the House of Representatives on Thursday and heads to the Senate for consideration. Sponsored by House Democratic Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris […]

Bill Seeking to Raise $150 Million by Hiking Business Fees Advances

A bill to increase a host of fees imposed on businesses incorporated in Delaware, collectively raising more than $150 million in new annual income for the state, cleared the House Administration Committee this week. Sponsored by House Democratic Leader Kerri […]