A new bill aims to legalize the sale of raw milk in Delaware. (Photo by Utah Natural Meat)

Got (raw) milk? Senators, farmers push to legalize sale

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

While the sale of raw milk in America is either illegal, restricted to on-farm purchases, or other limitations, a handful of states have it completely legal for retail sale, and a new bill could add Delaware to that group.  Some concerns of possible diseases and health defects might put that in jeopardy, although a couple legislators swore by the unpasteurized …

TSD Review Nov 16

TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – November 16, 2023

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include Festival of Trees starts Friday in New Castle; Dec. 1 in Milford Black Friday shoppers will find Tanger Outlets diversifying 4-year gang prosecution ends with 100% conviction rate Get to know the state’s education advocacy groups Delmar beats Newark Charter for 8th straight championship Click on the image below to view the PDF   Sonja …

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Senate Republicans ask Carney to oust Ag Sec. Michael Scuse

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

Six Delaware State Senate Republicans on Thursday asked Gov. John Carney to immediately remove Delaware Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse following an ethics report that said he violated state bidding processes. The Public Integrity Commission released a report saying Scuse improperly used $100,000 in taxpayer money to employees of the department to house seized farm animals without public notice or a public …

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State to invest $2 million in farmers, local food supply chain

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Photo courtesy of Delaware Department of Agriculture. Delaware will spend $2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to establish a seed fund aimed at stabilizing and strengthening small and mid-sized farmers and local food supply chain operations. The First State Integrated Food System Program, announced Thursday by Gov. John Carney, will be paid for using funds the state received from …