Posts Tagged ‘rising costs’
New Legislation Aimed at Making Utility Bills More Affordable for Delawareans
Building on previous efforts to address rising energy prices, legislators introduced new legislation today aimed at making energy bills more affordable for Delawareans. Sponsored by Representative Debra Heffernan and Senator Trey Paradee, House Bill 116 would give the Delaware Public Service Commission the ability to approve lower gas and electric rates for low-income households. Under HB…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioner Pushes for Property Tax Relief Amid Budget Uncertainty
Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino is advocating for property tax relief amid rising costs. He made a motion, which passed unanimously during the Commissioners’ comments portion of Tuesday’s meeting, to analyze the impact of reducing the property tax rate by up to five cents or maintaining the Constant Yield rate for the FY 2026 budget.…
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