One year on, Delaware’s marijuana industry continues to face obstacles, debate
In the two years since marijuana licenses were granted, Delaware’s recreational cannabis industry has failed to meet early expectations.
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Gov. Meyer allows split-rate property taxes to remain the law, but not with his signature
Gov. Matt Meyer allowed a property tax bill to take effect without his signature, permitting school districts to continue taxing residential and business properties at different rates.
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Yoga helped her heal. Now she’s helping incarcerated teens
For more than a decade, Charlene Sams has brought yoga into Delaware’s juvenile justice system, teaching incarcerated young people techniques to manage stress and process their trauma.
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Wilmington City Council fails to override Carney veto of a bill to prevent water shut-offs
An attempt to override a veto of a measure to prohibit water service cutoffs fell short after too few Wilmington City Council members attended a special meeting.
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New dollars for school construction could push forward delayed projects
For years, Delaware’s school districts have struggled with securing dollars from the state to pay for major renovations and expansions.
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Georgetown reconsiders controversial tiny homes ordinance amid resident pushback
The newly-elected Georgetown Town Council is revisiting a contentious cottage housing ordinance from last year, arguing that residents want the government to remove the measure allowing developers to build tiny homes in the Sussex County seat.
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State board says hands are tied over lowering employee drug prices
The report comes after lawmakers compelled the State Employees Benefits Committee to examine its relationship with pharmaceutical benefit managers and take a more aggressive stance against them.
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Major bills loom as Delaware lawmakers face final day of session
As the final day of the 2026 legislative session approaches on Tuesday, several bills face uncertain futures, including a slate of property tax reforms and legislation that seeks to rein in healthcare costs.
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At the Delaware State Fair, young farmers showcase their cattle-log
Each year, kids and teens from across the state take part in the Delaware State Fair, showing off the livestock they have raised for the past year and vying for the opportunity to cash in for their hard work.
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