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CNBC
10-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
29. Delaware
Governor: Matt Meyer, Democrat Population: 1,051,917 GDP growth (Q1 2025): 0.0% Unemployment rate (May 2025): 4.0% Top corporate tax rate: 8.7% Top individual income tax rate: 6.6% Gasoline tax: 41.40 cents/gallon Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, Stable/AAA, Stable Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, Energy Information Administration (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Forbes
01-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Delaware Announces Legal Cannabis Retail Sales Launch Date
Licensed sales of recreational marijuana will begin in Delaware next month, state officials ... More announced on Tuesday. Delaware state officials on Tuesday announced that regulated sales of recreational cannabis will begin in the state next month. The state Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced that existing medical marijuana conversion licensees can begin selling adult-use cannabis on August 1, more than two years after the state legalized recreational weed for adults. Delaware legalized recreational marijuana and regulated and taxed sales of adult-use cannabis with the passage of two bills in 2023. The legislation went into effect in July of that year, with retail sales slated to begin after regulations were adopted and retailers were licensed. Last year, former Delaware Gov. John Carney signed legislation to allow the state's existing medical cannabis operators to begin selling recreational marijuana on an expedited basis, according to a report from Marijuana Moment. Regulated sales were previously expected to begin in March of this year, but the launch was delayed while the state resolved complications over securing fingerprint background check services from the FBI. 'Delaware has taken a major step forward by launching a legal adult-use cannabis market that prioritizes equity, safety, and accountability,' Gov. Matt Meyer, who replaced Carney in January, said in a Tuesday statement announcing the launch. 'This new industry will generate critical revenue to strengthen our schools, infrastructure, and public health systems, while creating real opportunities for entrepreneurs,' the governor continued. 'This revenue also gives us a powerful tool to invest in the communities most impacted by the war on drugs, addressing past wrongs and ensuring that the benefits of this new market reach every corner of our state. I'm proud we're moving quickly and thoughtfully to build a cannabis market that reflects our values and expands opportunity for every Delawarean.' State Tallied More Than 1,200 Applications For Cannabis Business Licenses In October, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) announced that it had received 1,269 applications for marijuana licenses during a six-week window that began on August 19, 2024. In December, the agency announced the applicants who had been selected for the 125 marijuana business licenses the state plans to issue. 'The start of legal adult-use marijuana sales reflects the tireless efforts of our regulatory team and our strong partnerships with state agencies, industry stakeholders, and community leaders,' Marijuana Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin said in a statement. 'Our focus is on building a safe, equitable, and accountable marijuana market that delivers real benefits to Delawareans. We will continue to issue conditional licenses to previously selected applicants to ensure they can begin operations once active.' State law allows regulators to issue 30 business licenses for adult-use cannabis retailers, 60 cultivators, 30 cannabis product manufacturers and five testing laboratories. Massachusetts-based MariMed, one of Delaware's existing medical cannabis providers, will be one of the first businesses to serve recreational weed customers when regulated sales begin next month. 'As Delaware's first licensed cannabis provider 10 years ago, we are proud to continue serving the state's evolving cannabis community,' Jeff Jones, MariMed's vice president of operations in Delaware, said in an email. 'To meet the anticipated surge in demand from both residents and the millions of tourists who visit Delaware each year, we've scaled our cultivation and processing operations in Wilmington and Milford and enhanced our retail footprint to ensure a seamless and elevated customer experience,' he continued. 'We look forward to welcoming new adult-use customers into our stores and continuing to lead the way in offering safe, reliable and exceptional cannabis products throughout Delaware.'
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Delaware governor signs executive order protecting gender-affirming care
On Friday, Delaware Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer signed an executive order increasing protection for receivers and providers of gender-affirming care. 'In Delaware, we cherish privacy, dignity and the right to make personal medical decisions. Everyone deserves the freedom to access healthcare rooted in science and compassion,' said Meyer. The executive order prohibits any state agency from providing 'medical records, data or billing information, or utilize state resources' that could help any criminal or civil investigation against someone receiving or providing gender-affirming care. It also dictated that the state professional regulations board cannot disbar healthcare professionals only due to providing gender-affirming care. California, New York, Illinois and 11 other states, and Washington, D.C., have enacted similar legislation to shield patients and doctors from aggressive legislation in states where gender-affirming care is highly restricted. Patients can now travel to shield states to receive their care without fear of retribution in their home states. This comes after a Supreme Court decision on June 18 that upheld Tennessee's decision to ban puberty blockers and hormone treatments for transgender minors. 'This ruling undermines doctors in delivering care to some of the most vulnerable patients in our country,' Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the nation's first openly transgender member of Congress, said Wednesday on the social platform X. Since President Trump took office transgender rights have increasingly been limited. Trump signed an executive order recognizing only two genders, has tried to ban transgender troops from the military, has refused requests to change the gender of passports and has tried to defund gender-affirming medical care. Delaware has a long history of tolerance for LGBTQ populations. According to the order, the state hosts 40,000 LGBTQ individuals and 6,300 transgender adults. In 2013, it legalized same-sex marriage and implemented anti-discrimination laws in housing, employment and public accommodation. 'We will do everything in our power to protect transgender families in the state of Delaware and throughout the country,' the Executive Committee of the Delaware Democratic Party PRIDE Caucus said in a press statement earlier this week. 'We call on every legislator, from the state and county level to the federal level, to speak out and step up. This is the moment to act – not with caution, but with courage.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hill
Delaware governor signs executive order protecting gender-affirming care
On Friday, Delaware Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer signed an executive order increasing protection for receivers and providers of gender-affirming care. 'In Delaware, we cherish privacy, dignity and the right to make personal medical decisions. Everyone deserves the freedom to access healthcare rooted in science and compassion,' said Meyer. The executive order prohibits any state agency from providing 'medical records, data or billing information, or utilize state resources' that could help any criminal or civil investigation against someone receiving or providing gender-affirming care. It also dictated that the state professional regulations board cannot disbar healthcare professionals only due to providing gender-affirming care. California, New York, Illinois and 11 other states, and Washington, D.C., have enacted similar legislation to shield patients and doctors from aggressive legislation in states where gender-affirming care is highly restricted. Patients can now travel to shield states to receive their care without fear of retribution in their home states. This comes after a Supreme Court decision on June 18 that upheld Tennessee's decision to ban puberty blockers and hormone treatments for transgender minors. 'This ruling undermines doctors in delivering care to some of the most vulnerable patients in our country,' Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the nation's first openly transgender member of Congress, said Wednesday on the social platform X. Since President Trump took office transgender rights have increasingly been limited. Trump signed an executive order recognizing only two genders, has tried to ban transgender troops from the military, has refused requests to change the gender of passports and has tried to defund gender-affirming medical care. Delaware has a long history of tolerance for LGBTQ populations. According to the order, the state hosts 40,000 LGBTQ individuals and 6,300 transgender adults. In 2013, it legalized same sex marriage and implemented anti-discrimination laws in housing, employment and public accommodation. 'We will do everything in our power to protect transgender families in the state of Delaware and throughout the country,' the Executive Committee of the Delaware Democratic Party PRIDE Caucus said in a press statement earlier this week. 'We call on every legislator, from the state and county level to the federal level, to speak out and step up. This is the moment to act – not with caution, but with courage.'
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Thousands rally at 'No Kings' protest in Newark on Trump's birthday
Carol McCormick, a Delaware native, can still remember protesting the Vietnam War. 'I've seen my country go through a lot of tough things,' she said. 'But if we can stop being so afraid, we can really stand up and do something.' McCormick was one of the thousands of people who participated in a 'No Kings' protest at Old College Hall in Newark on June 14 to make a difference. All generations of protesters, from young to old, in crowns and various paraphernalia, gathered to decry President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C., on the same day as his 79th birthday. The Newark event was one of at least six "No Kings" protests planned in Delaware on June 14. State Sen. Laura Sturgeon, state Rep. Frank Burns and the Rev. Cynthia Robinson of Newark's New Art United Church led protesters in chants. "We unite today in the face of loud fury," Robinson said in a fiery speech. "We must face it with a love-fueled fire." Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer made a surprise appearance, delivering passionate remarks once again after attending what he called a 'slightly smaller gathering in Wilmington.' 'I am commander of the Delaware National Guard,' Meyer said at one point. 'And we are prepared to stand up and fight back if needed.' Despite messages warning Delawareans of a national crisis, the protest was peaceful and at times even lighthearted. The crowd playfully toyed with a Trump impersonator, seated on stage in a "throne," and booed as he gestured toward his "subjects." A march after the gathering proceeded down Main Street to honking horns and shouts of support. A police presence guided the large group, along with a group of trained volunteers working with organizer Indivisible Newark to ensure the event's safety. "We really wanted to make sure we did this right," organizer Judi Davidson Wolf said. "Safely and peacefully, but still getting our message across." The size of the gathering spoke to Davidson Wolf, giving her hope for what's to come. 'It's incredible to see this many people come together, organizing in the name of what they feel is right; it's way more than we even expected,' she said. 'Seeing this great turnout of community here in Newark is heartening for our future.' This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: 'No Kings' protest in Newark brings thousands together against Trump
