First State Focus

Recreational sales began at 12 medical weed dispensaries that paid $100,000 apiece for conversion licenses. Thirty retail-only stores are coming too.

Limited assistance plagues Delawareans seeking utility assistance. But new laws could help avoid shutoffs.

The launch at existing medical dispensaries comes more than two years after legalization, but a key cannabis advocate is calling for a boycott.

Counties hadn’t done property reassessments in decades. But a recent court decision forced their hand.

A community talk in Wilmington taught Latino families how to preserve traditions while making healthier, more informed food choices.

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.