Legalization of recreational marijuana in Delaware was up for debate once again, this time in a session of the House Health & Human Development Committee.
- The state of Delaware is losing tax revenue every day they wait! — Rick Reed
- It’s time, Delaware. — Brendan Warner
- Don’t get your hopes up. We’ve been playing this game for how many years now? I’m sure they will have to put together another council to review everything again, like they did a couple years ago. — Christopher Joyce
- “Consumption of marijuana in public would still be prohibited, as well as consumption by drivers or passengers in vehicles.” Where is this prohibited in Delaware? Anyone can drive on any public highway, back road, neighborhood and have the strong odor of marijuana linger in your car as you pass by! How about the contact high a child can have? Too many unanswered questions! — Cindy Christiansen
Delaware colleges to receive $107 million from ARPA
Gov. John Carney and Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long announced $107 million for Delaware colleges and universities to support pandemic-related projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
- How about fixing the crime in Wilmington and Dover!? Help the homeless! Do something with the drug problem! Tear down the rundown homes in Wilmington! — Cal William
- Interesting the projects this money is going to. — Walter G. Bruhl III
- Wow, mostly focusing on health care! Then, $1.5 million for a culinary workforce development grant. — Cal William
Farmers market sales top $3 million
The desire among consumers to purchase locally grown food remained strong in 2021, as the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced that the state’s farmers markets posted nearly $3.16 million in sales last year.
- What is going to happen when these developers steal all the farms for housing? — Cal William
