CDC data shows Sussex County entering Covid-19 red zone
Sussex County is seeing an elevated level of Covid-19 cases, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
The state's southernmost county is now...
Sussex State Senator Lopez won’t seek re-election
Delaware Republican State Sen. Ernie Lopez will not seek re-election.
Lopez released the following through the Senate Republican Caucus:
It is with many thanks and humility...
Marijuana legalization bill stalls again
Marijuana legalization appears to be dead in this legislative session.
An online look at the bill and its numerous amendments indicate it is not up...
Middletown pharma project – Proceed with the utmost caution
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The Delaware Business Now Facebook page has been a quiet place in recent months as vaccinations took hold and businesses finally saw...
Low electricity bids doomed Delaware’s last coal-fired power plant
Solar and wind account for a larger share of electricity generated in the territory of the nation’s largest grid operator.
Delaware Valley-based PJM Interconnection announced...
No Labels launches Delaware campaign for bipartisan infrastructure bill
An organization known as No Labels today kicked off a Delaware campaign to boost a bipartisan infrastructure bill in the President's home state.
No Labels...
Adults getting one dose of Covid vaccine hits 68.3% mark as state inches toward...
Delaware now has 68.3% of adults with at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Legislation would allow Tesla to bypass state’s restrictive auto dealer laws
A bill that would allow electric vehicle maker Tesla to avoid the traditional dealership model has been introduced.
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Give the plastic bag bill a chance
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Delaware took a step in the right direction a couple of years ago in banning one-use plastic bags that made their way into...
Republican legislators roll out tax cut bills
Republican legislators are calling for business, and personal tax cuts as Delaware's expected budget surplus nears the $1 billion.
Current plans call for the state...
Is the $300 weekly benefit a big factor in job-seekers not looking for...
At his coronavirus briefing on Tuesday, Gov. John Carney acknowledged that job opportunities have increased and urged residents to look for work.Carney stopped short...
Latest chapter of TransPerfect saga comes with deep dish pizza ruling
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Before departing the bench at the end of April, Delaware Chancellor Andre Bouchard added some extra toppings of observations regarding TransPerfect and...
Ørsted sees lighter offshore power headwinds as Biden pushes green electricity plans
An Ørsted executive praised President Biden's plan to ramp up offshore wind generation as the company saw roadblocks removed for its projects.
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Legislators to weigh weed and wage bills bills in April
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The Delaware General Assembly will operate for a short week before adjourning for an Easter break.
Senators and House members will return in April...
A busy week and a sobering reminder of how far we have to go
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As noted in this space earlier in the week, Delaware saw its busiest week in years when it came to business news.
Previous...
Hints of an ’80s-style boom
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I arrived in Delaware during the tail end of the banking boom, as financial institutions flocked to a state with no limits on...
Analysis: Is a small business minimum wage compromise an option?
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As opposition mobilizes over legislation that would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, online giant Amazon is becoming more...
AmeriStar eyes Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor
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A start-up with Delaware roots wants to take on the daunting task of privatizing Amtrak's Northeast Corridor.
AmeriStar Rail was co-founded by transportation...
Coons says stimulus deal will aid small businesses
The business provisions of a $900 billion agreement reached by Senate and House leadership have been been praised by Delaware U.S. Sen. Chris Coons.
The...
Another imposing building on Newark’s Main Street
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Plans for a massive building on Newark's Main Street created a stir among residents this week but managed to get approval from the...
