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

Is the party over for Delaware liquor stores?

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

This post has been updated. 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 …

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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 …

John Carney wearing a suit and tie

Carney still doesn’t support legal weed

Charles 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 …

TSD Review Jan 27

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – Jan. 27, 2022

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community New pet food fees won’t start to bring in money until 2023 Rep. Gerald Brady arrested, charged with two counts of shoplifting Wilmington residents sign petition in support of police chief Business Bayhealth employees face Feb. 28 vaccine deadline Government Purzycki says city will put $50 million into residential redevelopment Recreational marijuana moves one …

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Dems won’t need GOP votes to pass recreational marijuana bill

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

House Bill 305, also known as the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, seeks to legalize the cultivation, sale and possession of marijuana. (Getty Images) 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 …