A proposed $6.9 billion budget is now on the table in Delaware, as Governor Matt Meyer presented his Fiscal Year 2027 plan to lawmakers and state leaders Thursday, outlining a budget that balances targeted investments with spending restraint.

Delaware could face a $400 million budget shortfall over the next three fiscal years, raising concerns among lawmakers about the state's financial stability and how to prevent major cuts to key programs.

With a proposed $6.58 billion budget on the table and a potential deficit looming, Delaware lawmakers are looking for ways to save money. Representative Danny Short (R-39th District) believes he has a solution: cutting more than 2,200 vacant state positions that have remained unfilled for months—or even years.

The long-planned expansion of Legislative Hall now faces an uncertain future, while a proposed $33 million parking garage is still moving forward. Financial concerns have put the expansion project on hold, raising questions about state spending priorities.

The Town of Bethany Beach is considering a proposed fiscal 2026 budget which includes increases to parking fees and water use fees.

House Bill 350, aimed at establishing the "Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board," now moves to the Governor's desk.