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  Archives:  October 2022

New HSCA Rate Goes Into Effect in January

Department of Finance | Division of Revenue | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022

For Immediate Release REVENUE ANNOUNCES NEW HSCA RATE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2023 Statewide, DE – Division of Revenue Director Kathy Revel today announced that businesses subject to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act (HSCA) will see a decrease in last year’s rate from 1.675% to 0.8389%. The new tax rate will go into effect on January 1, 2023, […]




BMW Championship Attendance Surpasses 126,000

Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Attendance at August’s BMW Championship surpassed 126,000 over four days, delivering a welcome lift to Delaware businesses and boosting the state’s profile as a place to stay and play. Tournament organizers said this week that cumulative attendance reached 126,802 for the event at Wilmington Country Club, according to event organizer, the Western […]




Auditor’s Office Remains #1 on Oversight.gov

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Date Posted: Monday, October 17, 2022

DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness said today that her office has remained the No. 1 ranking for state and local agencies that have uploaded reports to a website that seeks to improve transparency and accountability for federal, state and local agencies nationwide. “Oversight.gov was created by the Council of the Inspectors General on […]




Governor Carney Announces DE’s Participation in CyberStart America and Cyber FastTrack

Cyber Security | Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Monday, October 17, 2022

Delaware Governor John Carney and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Jason Clarke have announced that high school and college students across the First State can now register for CyberStart America and Cyber FastTrack.  This innovative online program, sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation and the SANS Institute, allows participants to explore their potential cybersecurity talent.




‘William Penn Day’ in New Castle on Oct. 29, 2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 17, 2022

Event commemorates the 340th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.






  Archives:  October 2022

New HSCA Rate Goes Into Effect in January

Department of Finance | Division of Revenue | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022

For Immediate Release REVENUE ANNOUNCES NEW HSCA RATE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2023 Statewide, DE – Division of Revenue Director Kathy Revel today announced that businesses subject to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act (HSCA) will see a decrease in last year’s rate from 1.675% to 0.8389%. The new tax rate will go into effect on January 1, 2023, […]




BMW Championship Attendance Surpasses 126,000

Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Attendance at August’s BMW Championship surpassed 126,000 over four days, delivering a welcome lift to Delaware businesses and boosting the state’s profile as a place to stay and play. Tournament organizers said this week that cumulative attendance reached 126,802 for the event at Wilmington Country Club, according to event organizer, the Western […]




Auditor’s Office Remains #1 on Oversight.gov

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Date Posted: Monday, October 17, 2022

DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness said today that her office has remained the No. 1 ranking for state and local agencies that have uploaded reports to a website that seeks to improve transparency and accountability for federal, state and local agencies nationwide. “Oversight.gov was created by the Council of the Inspectors General on […]




Governor Carney Announces DE’s Participation in CyberStart America and Cyber FastTrack

Cyber Security | Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Monday, October 17, 2022

Delaware Governor John Carney and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Jason Clarke have announced that high school and college students across the First State can now register for CyberStart America and Cyber FastTrack.  This innovative online program, sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation and the SANS Institute, allows participants to explore their potential cybersecurity talent.




‘William Penn Day’ in New Castle on Oct. 29, 2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 17, 2022

Event commemorates the 340th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.