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Delaware’s Bold Budget Move | Dover News
Delaware just approved a $7 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 — no tax hikes, but big investments in education, housing, healthcare, and childcare. Governor Matt Meyer called it a people-first plan that prioritizes affordability and opportunity. Two hundred million goes straight to schools, another $150 million boosts the workforce with a 3% pay raise for public employees. Plus, $280 million strengthens the rainy day fund, and Medicaid rates get a boost to support caregivers. While rising costs in healthcare and law enforcement pay pushed the total, officials say it’s a balanced, fiscally…
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