DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Senate unanimously approved a $977 million capital budget for fiscal year 2026, advancing the state’s infrastructure and development plans ahead of the new fiscal year.
Senate Bill 200, commonly known as the Bond Bill, includes funding for a broad range of projects, covering transportation, education, state buildings, higher education, economic development, and natural resources.
Key allocations in the budget include $212.6 million for transportation projects statewide, $211.2 million for K-12 school construction and repairs, and $240.3 million dedicated to state buildings such as IT upgrades and corrections facility maintenance. Higher education institutions will receive $90 million, while economic development efforts in Dover and Wilmington are set to get $77.3 million. Natural resource projects, including beach replenishment and park improvements, are budgeted at $72.1 million. Additionally, $60 million is earmarked for housing, libraries, and community services, and $20 million from transfer tax revenues will support farmland and open space preservation. The legislation aims to tackle urgent infrastructure challenges while laying groundwork for Delaware’s future growth and resilience.
