The Delaware Senate has passed House Bill 255, legislation designed to maintain state revenue by separating parts of Delaware’s tax code from recent federal tax changes.

Parking revenue in Rehoboth Beach dropped significantly during fiscal year 2026, falling nearly $1 million short of the city’s projected budget. 

The Delaware Senate will reconvene this week in a special session to consider legislation focused on extending the deadline for property tax payments in New Castle County.

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has declared a state of emergency as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to disrupt access to food assistance for thousands of people in the First State.

Oceans Calling and Country Calling drew tens of thousands of visitors to Ocean City, giving local businesses a major economic boost.

Delaware’s first weekend of recreational marijuana sales generated more than $903,000 in revenue from medical and adult sales, according to state officials, marking a successful start to the state’s adult-use cannabis market.

The Indian River School District will hold its second current expense referendum on Thursday, June 5, asking voters to approve $22.5 million in additional funding to cover rising operating costs and maintain competitive salaries for staff.

This depends on what the town council decides during its meeting on Friday morning. Currently, South Bethany says it generates about $660,000 annually in rental revenue.

In Rehoboth Beach, city officials are considering ways to increase revenue from parking after generating more than $10.5 million from fees last year. Mayor Stan Mills and the city council will review recommendations from a recent parking study during their meeting on March 10. The study, which included survey results from the Downtown Rehoboth Advisory Task Force, explored potential changes to parking fees and enforcement.

At a Finance Committee Special Meeting Jan. 28, the city of Lewes is discussing a study about the proposal for paid permit parking on Lewes Beach.