Delaware Budget

Among his final acts as governor, John Carney releases a recommended fiscal year 2026 state budget for Gov.-elect Matt Meyer to consider.

DEFAC projects a slight increase of $12.8 million in revenue for the current fiscal year compared to its October prediction, as well as a $33.5 million revenue increase for fiscal year 2025

Due to budget constrictions, the Department of Education could not formally request teacher salary raises, but they hope Gov. John Carney's office will still consider enacting them.

This fiscal year, the University of Delaware, Delaware State University and Delaware Tech each received $20 million for capital improvements, but all three are asking for close to a $10 million increase in FY 2025.

The Department of Justice is asking for a budget increase in order to eliminate their salary compression structure, which inhibits anyone in the department from making more than the attorney general.

Discussions continue in Dover surrounding a proposed pay increase surrounding state employees.

Democratic state lawmakers have some questions about Gov. John Carney’s recommended budget.

Gov. John Carney unveils his recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The state continues to see unexpectedly high numbers of surplus cash.

Delaware’s revenue forecast is looking better heading into the new year.

State lawmakers are sending next year’s operating budget to Gov. John Carney. After passing the House Wednesday, the state Senate approved the $4.77…