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Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process

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DOVER, DE – Delaware’s adult-use marijuana market is advancing in accordance with legislative mandates, following essential updates and a rigorous licensing process. In 2023, Delaware enacted legislation legalizing an adult-use recreational marijuana market and outlining a structured system for cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories, with a strong emphasis on social equity applicants. The law […] Staff WriterThis post was …

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Townsend Police Department Earns State Accreditation

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The Townsend Police Department became the 12th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Townsend Chief Robert Longo and the entire Townsend Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on …

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Melvin to Lead Comprehensive School Safety Program

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SMYRNA, Del. — A.J. Schall, Director of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), announced the hiring of Joseph Melvin as the Executive Director of the DEMA Comprehensive School Safety Program (CSSP). DEMA’s CSSP is responsible for ensuring all Delaware public and charter schools develop and maintain comprehensive, site-specific, National Incident Management System (NIMS)-compliant safety and […] Staff WriterThis post was …

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State Agencies Preparing for Major Winter Storm

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The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other agencies are preparing for a major winter storm that is expected to impact the state starting Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch with 5 to 10 inches or more of snow expected by Tuesday morning. Heavier snow could begin Monday around …

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Marijuana Commissioner Steps Down

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After a public service career spanning 40 years, Robert M. Coupe is stepping down as Delaware Marijuana Commissioner to work in the private sector. Coupe played a vital role in shaping Delaware’s marijuana industry by forming and leading the new Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC), which oversaw the establishment of a regulated adult-use recreational marijuana market under Delaware’s Marijuana …

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DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Results and Upcoming Sober Rides Initiative

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The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement partnered to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Smyrna area. There were approximately 472 vehicles that drove through the checkpoint. The enforcement resulted in five DUI arrests and the issuance of 32 other traffic tickets. In addition …

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OMC Provides Update on Open Retail License Lottery and Selected Applicants for Delaware’s Marijuana Industry

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Following the public license lottery conducted by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) on December 19, 2024, the OMC is excited to announce the official list of applicants selected to join Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This lottery represents a significant milestone in the OMC’s commitment to a fair and transparent licensing process. Selected applicants […] Staff WriterThis post was …

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Emergency Sirens Test on January 7, 2025

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The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site

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Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) Conducts Lottery for Open Retail Licensing

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Dover, DE — December 19, 2024 The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) conducted a public license lottery to select applicants in the Open Retail category for Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This event marks a significant milestone in fostering a fair and transparent licensing process, ensuring equal opportunities for businesses to participate in the state’s […] Staff WriterThis post was …