FY26 Budget

The fiscal year 26 budget is a 7.36% increase over the current year and does not dip into either of the state’s financial reserve accounts, but financial uncertainty remains.

Delaware’s budget-writing committee commits to another round of state employee and teacher salary raises against Republicans’ wishes.

Wilmington City Council passes a budget for the next fiscal year, but only after some testy debate over property taxes.

Delaware's economic projections are faring better than the state's financial leaders predicted in March, but uncertainty at the federal level remains a concern.

Meyer has made action and accelerated timelines the hallmark of his first few months in office but says there’s no question the federal funding cuts and layoffs under the Trump administration have not made his plans any easier.

Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State, pushing for the swift passage of new tax brackets and education funding reform.

Delaware legislative leadership decides to halt the Legislative Hall expansion project over budget concerns and federal funding cuts.

The Delaware Department of State is requesting over $55 million for capital improvement projects throughout the state, but lawmakers worry it’s not enough.

Significant Delaware capital projects are beginning to wrap up as American Rescue Act Funding runs its course and the state opts to reduce capital project funding.

Gov. Matt Meyer releases his fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, suggesting various tax increases and new personal income tax brackets.