Delaware awards $7.1 million to strengthen early literacy instruction
Second round of Bridge to Practice grants supports educators and school leaders in putting science-of-reading knowledge into daily classroom practice The Delaware Department of Education has awarded more than $7.1 million in Bridge to Practice grants to 28 districts and charter schools for the 2026–27 school year, continuing the state’s investment in strengthening early […]
DSB Launches Delaware Opportunity Zone 2.0 Mapping Tool
The DE Division of Small Business has just launched a map showing the 61 census tracts in Delaware eligible to be nominated for the next round of Opportunity Zones. The mapping tool shows current opportunity zones and allows users to add a layer that shows both rural and non-rural eligible census tracts.
Delaware Holds Successful Bond Sale; Triple A Bond Ratings Affirmed
Delaware successfully sold $255 million in general obligation bonds in a competitive bond sale on Wednesday. Of the amount sold, $32.5 million represents a refinancing at lower interest rates, saving taxpayers more than $7.8 million in total debt service over the next 12 years.
DNREC Division of Energy & Climate announces relaunch of Energy Efficiency Investment Fund, featuring new energy-saving incentives and a look to the future of net zero
DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate has announced the relaunch of Delaware’s Energy Efficiency Investment Fund – a grant program that supports energy efficiency upgrades in commercial, industrial, non-profit and local government buildings.
Successful State Bond Sale Saves Taxpayers Over $8M
Finance Secretary Thomas J. Cook announced today that Delaware successfully sold $236 million in triple-A-rated general obligation bonds in Tuesday’s annual bond sale, effectively netting a savings of over $8 million for Delaware taxpayers.
