First State Focus

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s office says he’ll go through each line of the 440 pages of the three budget bills.

Legislation creating a special primary election process is stalled in committee with not even the sponsor commenting on its merits.

Delaware AG Kathy Jennings said the new charges stemmed from law enforcement investigation and commitment to public safety.

Under the bill, once an eviction is shielded from a person’s record, they can act as if there had never been an action filed against them.

CBD store owners, customers and marijuana advocates pushed back, leading the legislative sponsor to return to the drawing board.

Delaware police trade unions oppose legislation limiting cooperation between local and federal immigration agencies.

The beverages that give users a buzz are also being sold in restaurants, bars, CBD stores, smoke shops and online. The budding cannabis industry wants in too.

The Public Education Funding Commission still has to determine how to weigh additional funding to schools for low-income students and English language learners.

Advocates had hoped Gov. Meyer and progressive lawmakers would introduce significant transparency initiatives this year.

Sussex County council members voted to deny a permit for offshore wind substation. But state lawmakers could reverse that decision.

Community members say the situation is urgent, but city officials say shootings are actually down compared with last year.

Municipalities and counties have banned or restricted businesses, but the state is in the process of issuing retail, growing and manufacturing licenses.

The Office of the Controller General estimated that 40% of collections may qualify for the waiver if a defendant meets the eligibility requirements and is granted relief.

The push by the Delaware Coalition for Open Government is part of a 20-year fight for more government transparency.

El alcalde de Camden, Larry Dougherty, dice que él no estuvo involucrado directamente en el acuerdo y que no lo vio como un problema importante en ese momento.