Delaware's liquor stores are facing tough times. Addie Olichon photo from Pexels.

Is the party over for Delaware liquor stores?

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Government & Politics, Headlines

Liquor stores that boomed during the pandemic, when so many Delawareans were sheltering at home, are now reporting declines in revenue. “Everyone I’ve talked to is down” 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. He’s also the fourth-generation owner of Peco’s …

Delaware Marijuana Commissioner Rob Coupe Recreational marijuana

Delaware Marijuana Commissioner describes creating new industry

Betsy PriceHeadlines, Government

As Delaware moves toward 2025 retail sale of recreational marijuana, lots of moving parts require decisions and implementation, the state’s 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 doesn’t support legal weed

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Photo/Office of the Governor Gov. John Carney said during Tuesday’s weekly COVID-19 briefing that his position on recreational marijuana legalization has not changed: he doesn’t 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 – Jan. 30, 2022

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Wilmington residents sign petition in support of police chief Gov’s 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 won’t need GOP votes to pass recreational marijuana bill

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

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 — also known as the Delaware Marijuana Control Act — builds on last year’s House Bill 150, which was released from committee but never heard on the House floor.  The Marijuana …