Delaware legislative officials say the state Senate voted to approve a $6.99 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on June 18. FY27 begins on July 1, 2026. They say it will invest heavily in competitive salaries and benefits for public sector workers and retirees in the First State. The budget will also direct substantial resources into the state's public schools and prioritize the health and safety of Delaware communities through various initiatives.

The Delaware State Senate is mourning the death of former State Senator Nancy Cook who served as a Delaware lawmaker for Kent County for nearly four decades.

Governor Matt Meyer unveiled his proposed $6.58 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Thursday, focusing on key priorities such as education, housing, and healthcare.

DELAWARE- Summer is in full swing, but students will be headed back to the classroom in a short two months. This school year, some Delaware students may not have access to their cell phones for the entire school day.

The Delaware Senate passed a record-breaking $98 million grant package that will strengthen Delaware's ambulance services, fire companies, senior centers, veteran's centers, and other community groups. 

MILFORD, Del. - The Delaware Veterans Home is grappling with a significant challenge, currently operating at just half of its capacity.

DELAWARE- DelDOT is requesting an 8.3 percent budget increase from the state. 

Members of the Delaware legislature’s budget-writing committee have added more than $120 million to Gov. John Carney’s proposed operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.

DOVER, Del.- Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Delaware, the state has to determine how to manage the industry.

A Senate bill requiring anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state has cleared a House committee.