The Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) reported early results from House Bill 371 this month, finding that the 2024 law has significantly improved the distribution of Fire Tax funds to volunteer fire companies in New Castle County. (Photo:delaware.gov)

Fire tax reform boosts funding for New Castle County Volunteer Fire Companies

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Economy, Headlines, Police & Fire

The Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) reported early results from House Bill 371 this month, finding that the 2024 law has significantly improved the distribution of Fire Tax funds to volunteer fire companies in New Castle County. Signed into law in October 2024, HB 371 was introduced by Representative Kim Williams and Senator Jack Walsh during the 152nd General Assembly to …

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Delaware House to vote on cannabis legalization Thursday

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

If passed, Delawareans could possess up to an ounce of pot without fear of criminal or civil penalties. (Getty Images) The bill to legalize simple possession of up to an ounce of marijuana will be voted on in the House of Representatives Thursday. House Bill 371, sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Newark, represents one-half of the latest effort to legalize …

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Bentz reverses course: Pot bill to get full public hearing

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Rep. David Bentz, D-Christiana Concerned citizens will have a chance to offer public comment on a marijuana legalization bill after all.  Multiple lawmakers walked out of the House Health and Human Development Committee Wednesday after the majority of the committee’s members voted to release the bill without first hearing public comments.  During the meeting, a House attorney said rules do …