County of New Castle (DE)
Recent News About County of New Castle (DE)
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New Castle County saw 13.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 18.9% of income in New Castle County, an alarming 13.5% surge from 5.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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New Castle County ranks third highest in Delaware for per capita government transfer income at $12,524 in 2022
In 2022, residents of New Castle County received an average of $12,524 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it lowest in Delaware.
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New Castle County ranks last in Delaware for government transfer dependency at 18.9% in 2022
In 2022, New Castle County stood out as the least government transfer-dependent county in Delaware, with 18.9% of total income coming from government transfers.
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County Executive Meyer opens application process for 2022 scholarship program
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that the process for applying for the New Castle County Scholarship is now open.
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Ellwood City Council against covering councilwoman's travel costs
Ellwood City Councilman Caleb Cragler claimed that the approved $20,000 to send Councilwoman Judith Dici and Mayor Anthony Court to attend the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs conferences was irresponsible.
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New law charges fines for false fire alarms in Newark
Newark City Council passed a new law for false fire alarms, which would cause the owners of the buildings to be fined when firefighters respond to the alarms.