Delaware Senate Approves a $6.99B Operating Budget for FY27

Delaware Senate approves a $6.99B operating budget for FY27

Delaware legislative officials say the state Senate voted to approve a $6.99 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on June 18. FY27 begins on July 1, 2026. They say it will invest heavily in competitive salaries and benefits for…

Delaware Senate unanimously passes FY 27 budget bills

The Delaware Senate unanimously passed fiscal year 2027 budget bills, including a $6.99 billion operating budget and $146.2 million supplemental plan, with funding for raises, education, health care, retirees and public safety. The bills now head to the House.

Education, healthcare costs drive 2027 Delaware budget increases

Why Should Delaware Care?Delaware is finalizing its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which hovers right around $7 billion. It’s an increase compared to the previous year as two of the state’s largest departments continue to grow.  The Delaware Senate approved on Thursday a $6.99 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which starts July 1 – exceeding a spending goal set by Gov. Matt Meyer earlier this year.  The final budget proposal written by th…