Delaware Division of Revenue Cautions Public Over Tax Refund Scam Texts

STATEWIDE, Del. – The Delaware Department of Finance and Division of Revenue are warning residents about a surge in fraudulent text messages targeting taxpayers. The messages falsely claim a refund “has been processed and approved” and demand recipients provide “valid payment information”…

Governor Meyer Signs Bills Boosting Pay Transparency, Consumer Protections

WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer signed two bills into law Friday, September 26, aimed at increasing pay transparency in job postings and strengthening protections against unlicensed massage and bodywork businesses. House Bill 105, sponsored by Rep. Melanie Ross Levin and Sen. Laura…

FTC Warns of Rising Scams Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries During Open Enrollment

WASHINGTON – As Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 and runs through December 7, the Federal Trade Commission is warning beneficiaries to watch for scammers seeking personal information or money. Fraudsters often impersonate Medicare, contacting individuals unexpectedly. They may sound professional and…

“Charge Into Safety”: Maryland Highlights Lithium-Ion Battery Risks During Fire Prevention Week

Maryland — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is joining the National Fire Protection Association in observing Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025. This year’s theme, “Charge Into Safety: Lithium Batteries in Your Home,” highlights the risks posed by lithium-ion batteries…

Delaware Launches $7.2 Million Bridge to Practice Grant to Strengthen Early Literacy

WILMINGTON, Del., – Delaware Secretary of Education Cindy Marten announced the Bridge to Practice competitive grant, a new initiative designed to help ensure that every child in the state is reading on grade level by the end of third grade. The grant…

Maryland Department of Agriculture Offers Fall Grants to Farmers for Manure Management

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers that fall grants are available to support proper manure management on crop fields. The program provides funding to transport poultry, dairy, and livestock manure to fields with safe soil phosphorus levels…

Audit Highlights Financial Oversight Areas at Memorial Volunteer Fire Company

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Office of Auditor of Accounts has released a performance audit of the Memorial Volunteer Fire Company, conducted at the request of the State Fire Commission. The audit reviewed operations from 2021 through 2023, a period during which…