Two State Sponsored Savings Programs to Bring New Tax Deductions
Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2022
With the signing of House Bill 145, Delawareans who make contributions to DE529 Education Savings Plan accounts, or DEPENDABLE accounts, will be eligible for a deduction from their federal adjusted gross income (AGI) when filing their income taxes. “Creating pathways to economic empowerment remains one of my top priorities for our office,” said State Treasurer […]
Governor Carney Signs Package of Gun Safety Legislation
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2022
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed a package of six gun safety bills surrounded by Members of the General Assembly, members of his Cabinet, advocates and community leaders. This package includes legislation that: Bans the sale of assault weapons (HB 450) Raises the age to purchase most firearms from 18 to 21 […]
Statement from AG Jennings on Supreme Court’s Climate Ruling
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Attorney General Kathy Jennings released today the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency: “The Supreme Court’s ruling is the latest in a dangerous, disgraceful pattern of decisions that risk the health of our neighbors, of our state, and now the very fate of our planet. The […]
DelDOT Advises Travelers to Expect Heavy Traffic Over 4th of July Holiday
Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2022
As the 4th of July holiday weekend approaches, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) advises motorist to expect heavy traffic volumes on roads throughout the state. AAA Mid-Atlantic is forecasting more than 116,000 Delawareans will travel at least 50 miles during the holiday weekend. In addition, DelDOT reminds motorists that there will be many pedestrians […]
DNREC Sinks Floating Casino Turned Commercial Scallop Vessel ‘Texas Star’ onto Delaware’s Artificial Reef System
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2022
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continued to broaden the recreational appeal of Delaware’s renowned artificial reef system by sinking the Texas Star.
