Marijuana

It’s been over two years since the First State legalized recreational marijuana, and Delaware has yet to open any dispensaries.Rob Coupe, the first leader of the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, stepped down in January, and the governor did not tap a replacement until last month.That new commissioner - cannabis attorney Josh Sanderlin - says despite Delaware’s challenges, he is confident in seeing a successful rollout.Delaware Public Media’s Sarah Petrowich spoke with Sanderlin about the trials and tribulations marijuana business owners have faced - and what consumers can expect moving forward.

The State Senate will temporarily hold off on confirming state marijuana commissioner nominee Joshua Sanderlin until he divests from two cannabis businesses.

After months of uncertainty, the FBI has officially issued the necessary fingerprint service code for recreational marijuana business license holders to undergo a federal background check.

Wilmington City Council approves its plan for allowing recreational marijuana operations in the city.

Wilmington City Council passes a 90-day moratorium on marijuana licenses.

Delaware’s opioid use continues to trend downward, but concerns around youth vaping and marijuana and alcohol use are on the rise.

One Sussex County town has not shut down the possibility of recreational marijuana businesses in its municipality.

Sussex County Council is starting to look at regulations it may enact under the Marijuana Control Act.

DSHS Cabinet Secretary Nathanial McQueen is seeking additional funding to accommodate equipment needs for new Marijuana Control Act personnel.

A recent University of Delaware Center for Political Communication poll shows Democrats in statewide races hold sizable leads in the upcoming midterms.