First State Focus

Delawareans could soon start feeling the impact of federal budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid programs.

State lawmakers could take up more immigration-related measures next year, including limiting where ICE arrests can be made.

Auditor Lydia York said Appoquinimink’s shortfall is a serious issue. Lawmakers wrote that it “warrants urgent, independent scrutiny.’’

Food in containers made of the white plastic foam can no longer be given to diners who eat in, take leftovers or pick up takeout orders.

Delaware counties are fuming over the state overturning local decisions it doesn’t like. Weed advocates say local zoning rules are restrictive.

The amendment to remove capital punishment from Delaware’s Constitution must be voted on twice consecutively by lawmakers.

Delaware legislators approved bills on offshore wind, creating an Inspector General Office and limiting agreements with federal immigration authorities.

Landlords would be required to certify their properties are lead-free, or safe from the toxin.

Senate Republicans, upset over an offshore wind bill, had threatened to deny support for a budget bill.

Retail weed will be available first at 13 medical dispensaries that received conversion licenses. Thirty other retail stores are in the pipeline.

Regulations demanding Delaware water providers test for PFAS would take effect a year before federal requirements.

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.