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Sussex Review

Sunday, April 13, 2025

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Sussex County: Residents received $845 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Sussex County, providing an average of $3,301 per capita to residents.

By Sussex Review | Apr 13, 2025

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Sussex County saw 17.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.4% of income in Sussex County, a 17.6% surge from 8.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By Sussex Review | Apr 4, 2025

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Sussex County ranks highest in Delaware for per capita government transfer income at $17,120 in 2022

By Sussex Review | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sussex County received an average of $17,120 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Delaware.

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Sussex County ranks second in Delaware for government transfer dependency at 26.4% in 2022

By Sussex Review | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Sussex County ranked second most government transfer-dependent county in Delaware, with 26.4% of total income coming from government transfers.

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Sussex County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022

By Sussex Review | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Sussex County, providing an average of $1,163 per capita to residents.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Sussex County rise or fall in 2021?

By Sussex Review | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sussex County received $6.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Kent County farmers in 2021 reached $6,811,001

By Sussex Review | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Kent County received $6,811,001 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Sussex County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Sussex Review | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Sussex County received $12,922,993 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Bridge Maintenance on Cedar Beach Road Wednesday, July 5th through early August

By Sussex Review Report | Jul 4, 2023

Kent and Sussex County - Bridge Maintenance on Cedar Beach Road Wednesday, July 5th through early August

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July Newsletter

By Sussex Review Report | Jul 3, 2023

A friendly reminder you can always access your utility bill online and sign up to receive these newsletters on the first of each month directly to your inbox.

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Downtown Streetscape Design Public Comment

By Sussex Review Report | Jun 20, 2023

The public is invited to the Monday, June 26 City Council meeting at 6pm at City Hall to give comment on the final concept plan for the downtown streetscape design KCI prepared based on feedback provided by City Council at their April workshop.

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Rt. 14/Rt. 113 Intersection Construction Update

By Sussex Review Report | Jun 19, 2023

DelDOT is working to improve the Rt. 14/Rt. 113 intersection in Milford.

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June Newsletter

By Sussex Review Report | Jun 2, 2023

A friendly reminder you can always access your utility bill online and sign up to receive these newsletters on the first of each month directly to your inbox.

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City of Milford Council to Review FY2024 Budget

By Sussex Review Report | May 22, 2023

Milford City Council will review a proposed FY2024 budget totaling $59,505,286 during Council Workshops on Monday, May 22; Tuesday, May 23; Wednesday, May 24; and Monday, June 5, all at 6pm.

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Courageous Hearts, LLC Canvasing Milford Neighborhoods

By Sussex Review Report | May 20, 2023

Courageous Hearts, LLC Canvasing Milford Neighborhoods

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City of Milford Selected for the US DOT Thriving Communities Program

By Sussex Review Report | May 19, 2023

The Grant Assistance Program at the University of Delaware celebrates its first successful grant application, bringing vital bipartisan infrastructure funding to local municipalities

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City of Milford to Host Touch-A-Truck Community Event

By Sussex Review Report | May 16, 2023

The City of Milford is hosting its Annual Touch-A-Truck Community Event – its first since COVID – on Saturday, May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Walnut St. in Downtown Milford.

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Mispillion Drawbridge Update

By Sussex Review Report | May 15, 2023

DelDOT’s contractor, Covington Machine & Welding, Inc., continues to make progress on repairs to the Mispillion River Drawbridge.

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Valentine's Day/Luxury Package on March 29

By Sussex Reports | Mar 29, 2023

Table for two? Surprise your special someone with a luxury picnic in the privacy of your own room. Champagne + chocolate covered strawberries included.

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Planning and Zoning Commission Mtg. on March 23

By Sussex Reports | Mar 29, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Mtg.