The reduced number of new cases can partially be attributed to the number of people who test at home and dont seek tests in clinics or hospitals, where they would be reported to the state. Date Posted: February 1, 2023, State Employees Charitable Campaign Now Accepting Applications for 2023 The proposal also includes a one-time $500 bonus for state retirees. $752,200 Delaware State University's social work program, the state's only accredited social work . (The Center Square) - One-time $500 bonuses to all state employees plus merit pay raises between 2% and 9% are included in the $5 billion budget signed by Delaware Gov. The inflation rate in 2021 was 5.8%. RELATED STORY: State ends COVID-19 testing deal with Curative RELATED STORY: A perfect storm for schools: COVID, teachers out, no buses Even with the encouraging signs, Public Health urges people to stay healthy and prevent the spread of the virus by staying home when sick, testing when symptoms appear or when exposed to someone with COVID-19, staying up to date with vaccinations and boosters, and considering wearing a mask in crowded spaces. Mike Parson, a Republican, has proposed raising pay for state workers to at least $15 an hour. The Riders took 7th, 8th and 9th with Bree Talley, Dreux Lail, and Mary Villareal leading their team on the day. Date Posted: January 23, 2023, Delaware Releases K-12 Mathematics Framework He did strike out 21 batters over those 12 innings. Be a hero. It will affect 261 state agency employees and 1,000 paraprofessionals in schools, said Cerron Cade, director of the state budget office. John Carney. The proposal would also double the volunteer firefighter tax credit leaving $1.8 million in those taxpayers pockets, extend military pension exclusions to attract highly-skilled young military retirees at an expense to the state of $1.5 million, and promote college savings and ABLE Plan savings to the tune of $667,000. 2023 www.delawareonline.com. Contact Meredith Newman at (302) 256-2466 or at mnewman@delawareonline.com. Theres so much that has to be done to make our streets safe again, Murray said. Delaware State Code Date Posted: February 8, 2023, Delaware Office of Highway Safety Increases DUI Patrols Ahead of the Super Bowl Weekend Mobile Apps $482,000 to increase staffing and operating costs for the Division of Forensic services. Date Posted: February 21, 2023, Nominations Open for State of Delawares Compassionate Champion Awards We have such talented state employees, so its almost like a training program," said JFC Vice Chair State Rep. William Carson (D-Smyrna). 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Investing in State Employees: 2% pay increase for State employees The Seahawks second and third runners were Troy Hedrick and Ethan Barnett. Education employees would receive a 2% raise. Among the investments and commitments made possible through federal funds, Carney said, is $229 million toward the unemployment trust fund. "Were hopeful that those increases, starting in July, will help the state start hiring in very difficult positions., He adds those hard-to-fill positions include corrections officers and social workers. Buy/lease an electric car, truck or SUV and otherwise reduce your use of oil and natural gas. 2) Operating and Personnel Costs of new facilities or new information . But for that replenishment, their unemployment insurance taxes would have to go up.. That proposal also includes a one-time $500 bonus for state retirees. The Real estate transfer tax has grown 30% a year for each of the last two years, said Finance Secretary Rick Geisenberger during a Wednesday press briefing to detail the budget. Those who have moved to Delaware after 2018 must live in the state for 10 years in order to be eligible. The General Assembly passed and Governor Carney signed House Bill 250, which includes a Post-Retirement Increase based on the pensioners effective date of retirement. For the first time in over 25 years, the governor has proposed that many state employees get a raise equal to or greater than inflation. Of the $60 million proposed for economic development, Carney hopes to invest $30 million in a strategic fund, $10 million in site readiness, $10 million in graduation lab space and $10 million in a transportation infrastructure fund. Senate Bill 251 also includes a one-time salary supplement of $500.00 for pensioners who retired prior to October 21, 2022. $12.5 million for the states share of Medicaid and $2 million to the Childrens Health Insurance Program to replace money cut by the feds. Pensioners who are paid the supplement as active employees should be aware that these monies will be deemed wages and will count toward the $40,000 earnings limit. Date Posted: February 27, 2023, The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Stephanie Boatengs The Sweet Shoppe from March 3-31 Date Posted: February 14, 2023, AG Jennings secures lengthy suspension from Wilmington financial adviser for false statements to securities regulator Brandon Walter Greenville Drive, photo courtesy of Greenville Drive Walter has turned things around in his last two outings. Were not getting money directly as we did with the first CARES Act where we could allot it to the programs we saw fit, Carney aid. Even so, Murray said she believes Delawareans want an AG who will work with law enforcement to keep violent criminals off the street. Governor Carney Announces Raises for Delaware Teachers, Investments in Opportunity Funding, WLC Date Posted: January 17, 2023 'Struggles for Equality' series in February 2023 Date Posted: January 17, 2023 Two Delaware Arts Organizations Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Date Posted: January 17, 2023 Date Posted: January 27, 2023, DPH Announces Closure Of COVID-19 Call Centers on Jan. 31 Date Posted: January 11, 2023, Delaware Environmental Stewardship Awardees Announced During Delaware Ag Week Betsy Price January 28, 2021 Economy, Government, Headlines, Health. Senate Bill 251 includes a Post-Retirement Increase based on the pensioners effective date of retirement. Michael Begatto, the Executive Director of AFSCME Local 81 a union representing state employees says news of raises is already stirring some hope among his unions membership. When Paradee announced the full funding of the McNesby Act, people in the audience cheered. Date Posted: January 30, 2023, Governor Carney Tests Positive for COVID-19 The biggest areas of concern on the revenue side are that the reason we have this revenue available to spend for this financial plan is from three of our most volatile revenue sources.. On Wednesday July 28th the 24-year-old left hander struck out a career high 12 batters while only allowing 1 hit in 6 innings of work for the Greenville Drive, a High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Delaware's Governor The state is not yet sure how the new funds will work. Governor Hall-Long Announces the Release of the Delaware Office of Early Learning Advisory Committee Final Report, DPH Encourages Masking, Other Precautionary Measures For Visitors To Legislative Hall, State of Delaware Recognizes Hard Work of Caregivers, Commits to Raising Awareness of Resources Available to Them. Gross Receipts Tax Date Posted: January 13, 2023, Delaware Mortgage Relief Program Announces New Program Guidelines And Partnerships Mobile Apps Historical Affairs Programs In January 2023 . But the weighted system proposed could give employees between a 2-9% increase, with the lowest paid employees receiving the highest increases. Raises are at least 2.3%. All of these steps will help ensure Delaware is the best place to live, work, and raise a family.. DPHSees Decrease in Cases and HospitalizationsSince Last Month, but Increase in Deaths. Date Posted: January 20, 2023, Governor Carney Delivers 2023 State of the State Address As we compete for human infrastructure with major corporations in the area, we need to remain competitive if we are going to hope to maintain the level of services our state provides at its current level., Paradee said the pay raises included in the operating budget are not the final investment in the state workforce that needs to be made, but they are a step in the right direction.. Last night Walter followed up his career strikeout game with another great outing. Charles Megginson January 27, 2022 Government, Headlines, Gov. Carney this job should be nonpartisan, you know. John Carneys $4.99 billion proposed budget for 2023 includes raises for all state employees, increased opportunity funding for schools in low-income areas, continued investment in clean water and economic development initiatives and funding for the construction of three new schools and two courthouses. In addition to the budget measure, Carney authorized anappropriationof $378.6 million that covers paid family leave, and the Library Connection program. $34.9 million to minor capital improvements and deferred maintenance for state agencies. Date Posted: January 17, 2023, Piping Plovers in Delaware Experience Modest Nesting Success in 2022 Enter Retirees' discount code and pay $12. The state estimates that, during fiscal 2021, about 70,000 property owners received a senior tax credit of about $340. Date Posted: January 18, 2023, Statewide Autism Programs Move to Department of Education Help Center Gov. Date Posted: January 19, 2023, Delaware Officials Provide Latest Updates, Underscore Urgency Surrounding Increased Overdose Deaths in the State The full race results can be found at www.de.milesplit.com. We owe it to our dedicated state workers many of whom worked through the unprecedented circumstances of the pandemic to compensate them fairly and offer meaningful opportunities for career advancement. Hes a proud graduate of Elon University and Farmville Central High in North Carolina. Office of Management and Budget director Cerron Cade says the employees on the lowest end of the pay scale will be the last ones to get to the $15/hour level, including temporary employees and paraprofessionals in public schools. $1 million for Purpose Built Communities. John Carneys proposed budget has a weighted raise of between 2 and 9%, with the greatest increase going to the lowest paid. $2 million to the Delaware Prosperity Partnership. State Regulations Under the plan approved Tuesday, full-time state workers would receive a raise ranging from 2.3% to 9% depending on their pay grade, with the lowest grades receiving higher raises. The goals of his 2022 budget, he said, is to strengthen and rebuild the states economy, jobs for Delawareans, invest in schools and education, strengthening communities through public infrastructure and protecting our environment. The average state employee salary is less than $49,000. An investment in our state workforce is an investment in the critical services our communities depend on, saidSen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, who is chair of the Joint Finance Committee. The new state pay policy would give full-time employees raises between 2.3 and 9 percent - with the largest raises for employees with the lowest pay grade. Capes team score of 37 was just six points better than Caesar Rodneys 43. They want an attorney general who will protect their rights and freedoms rather than attempt to take them away and impose a woke agenda, she said. Voting & Elections Katie Payne was 2nd in 19:24.43, and Katrina Endres was just :02 seconds behind her. COVID stats Those who may want to seek treatment for COVID-19 include people who are 50 years or older (especially over 65, as risk increases with age); unvaccinated; having chronic lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, a weakened immune system or other underlying conditions. Under the governors proposed budget, employees on the lower end of the pay scale would get the most significant boost in pay. Date Posted: February 9, 2023, Delaware Division of the Arts Encourages Arts Philanthropy Through Do More 24 Delaware Among other things, those reserves helped the state avoid layoffs that other states were forced to implement, Carney said. This in turn adds to inflation in countries everywhere. E-mail / Text Alerts Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. racial justice protests following George Floyds death added oomph to the game plan. In 2020, she ran for governor against Gov. But for any state employee who is getting a less than 5.8% increase, it means that their salary is not keeping pace with inflation. Public Meetings Date Posted: February 9, 2023, Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for States Poetry Out Loud State Competition Delaware Courts Crandell won the girls event in a time of 19:02.5, finishing just over a minute ahead of second place Katie Kuhlman of Cape. Date Posted: February 1, 2023, Market Pressure Relief Fund Application Deadline Has Been Extended To Friday, February 3 Click hereto view photos from the signing ceremony. Stateline Story December 21, 2021. The bounce back games are a good sign for Walter, for former Blue Hen & Hodgson Vo-Tech pitcher as perhaps he has begun to settle into the High-A level. To access and pay for the training online please visit: Investing $20 million in school programs, with $2.4 million of that set aside for enrollment growth. 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