Liquor stores that boomed during the pandemic, when so many Delawareans were sheltering at home, are now reporting declines in revenue. âEveryone Iâve talked to is downâ in revenue, said Edward Mulvihill, who networks a lot as president of the Delaware Small Beverage License Council and a board member of American Beverage Licensees. Heâs also the fourth-generation owner of Pecoâs …
Delaware Marijuana Commissioner describes creating new industry
As Delaware moves toward 2025 retail sale of recreational marijuana, lots of moving parts require decisions and implementation, the stateâs Marijuana Commissioner told a packed New Castle County Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday. Among those fine points are creating a digital infrastructure, formalizing regulations; and creating ways for people to apply for licenses, Rob Coupe said in a wide-ranging and …
Carney still doesnât support legal weed
Photo/Office of the Governor Gov. John Carney said during Tuesdayâs weekly COVID-19 briefing that his position on recreational marijuana legalization has not changed: he doesnât support it. The statement comes as a bill to legalize the cultivation, sale and possession of marijuana in Delaware makes its way through the General Assembly. House Bill 305, also known as the Delaware Marijuana …
Delaware LIVE Weekly Review â Jan. 30, 2022
This Weekâs Top Headlines Include: Headlines Wilmington residents sign petition in support of police chief Govâs budget proposal nears $5 billion; includes raises for all state employees Purzycki says city will put $50 million into residential redevelopment Police officers, New Castle County settle sexual harassment suit Bayhealth employees face Feb. 28 vaccine deadline Culture Hunting opportunities still available as season …
Dems wonât need GOP votes to pass recreational marijuana bill
A new bill to legalize the cultivation, sale and possession of marijuana in Delaware is likely to make its way before the General Assembly this year. House Bill 305 â also known as the Delaware Marijuana Control Act â builds on last yearâs House Bill 150, which was released from committee but never heard on the House floor. The Marijuana …