Carney proposes operating budget increase of more than 7 percent

Carney proposes operating budget increase of more than 7 percent

Democratic Gov. John Carney is proposing to boost Delaware's government operating budget by more than 7% over the current year's budget, with hundreds of millions of dollars in new spending for state employee pay raises, health care and affordable housing.

Carney Proposes Operating Budget Increase of More than 7%

Democratic Gov. John Carney is proposing to boost Delaware’s government operating budget by more than 7% over the current year’s budget, with hundreds of millions of dollars in new spending for state employee pay raises, health care and affordable housing.