The lawmakers said they wanted Carney to issue an action plan for coping with state woes, and they didn’t hear it.
Carney’s State of the State: We’re going to keep on keeping on
Among other things, the governor said he wants governments to keep livestream meetings to give the public greater access.
Talk of raising minimum wage worries restaurants still reeling from COVID-19
Restaurateurs are listening with great alarm to state and national talk about raising minimum wage to $15 an hour. Carl Georigi, CEO of the Platinum Dining Group, says that raising minimum wage from $9.25 an hour to $11 by next year — the first hike a state bill proposes on the way to $15 by 2026 — would …
Cocoa bombs: fun, flavorful and, occasionally, a bit boozy
Cocoa bombs were hot during the holidays and are expected to be hot at Valentine’s Day.
Covid. Plastic bag ban. And NOW you’re remodeling my grocery store?
Also: Acme stores have stopped charging for their new plastic bags, and their paper ones are going away.
Bill to allow restaurants to continue selling takeout alcohol sails through House committee
Both had been set to expire March 31, and if passed by the General Assembly would expire in March 2022.
Forecaster: Pandemic restrictions will be forgotten quickly as people seek normalcy
A JPMorgan Chase economic forecaster predicts people will quickly forget the stress of pandemic restrictions and return to a more normal life. Speaking as part of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s lineup for its virtual annual dinner, James E. Glassman said the pandemic and people working from home has only accelerated a trend that’s been occurring for two …
Bipartisan bill would waive state tax on 2020 unemployment benefits
Bill sponsors say exempting unemployment payments could save those workers a total of $21 million.
Park Cafe opens as ode to Wawaset neighborhood
Park Cafe allows owners Jamestown Hospitality Group to extend reach of their downtown restaurants.
New group unites Delaware’s travel industry
The First State Travel Professionals Alliance will advocate for the industry, encourage ethics and promote the industry to consumers.
Legislators to propose tax hike for those making more than $125,000
Kowalko said the new brackets and tax rates were ‘carefully calculated to apply a minimal amount of tax increases and costs.’
Bar, restaurant curfew ends; scholastic sports are OK
‘We are balancing the need for a healthy community and a healthy economy, but we can’t let our guard down,’ Gov. John Carney said.