First State Focus

Delaware Senate Democrats say the governor agreed to allow a pot zoning bill to become law. Gov. Meyer denies existence of a deal.

Republican state lawmakers complain they were not consulted before Democrats announced bipartisan committee hearings.

Advocates say the state lacks transparency on school drinking water quality and attempts to remove lead contamination.

About 1,300 people board trains in Delaware daily. If no funding fix is found, cuts would begin within days and the rides would stop by January.

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said $15 million for state crime survivors, shelters and providers is at stake. New Jersey and 18 other states are also suing.

Castle was one of the most successful elected officials in Delaware history, serving two terms as governor and nine terms in the U.S. House.

Delaware got an “F” for government accountability and ethics a decade ago from the Center for Public Integrity.

Democratic state lawmakers recently passed a controversial bill to move the Delmarva Peninsula project forward, overriding the denial of a local land use permit.

The debate was sharpest in the state House, where members accused each other of grandstanding.

With seniors expected to make up a third of Delaware’s population by 2040, hospitals and clinics are expanding but still struggle with provider shortages and care delays.

House lawmakers have introduced their legislation for the special session. State senators plan to reveal their proposals Monday.

The 43-year-old man leased a flashy McLaren sports car while preparing bogus documents for 62 shell companies. He reaped $1.3 million himself.

Gov. Matt Meyer said his administration plans to fight what he called “government intrusion” by the Trump administration.

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords met with local advocates working to access more funding to continue combating gun violence in Delaware.

The state’s marijuana commissioner said the sales figures, which included a 15% tax, exceeded expectations. State revenue was $93,750.