Archive for the ‘Business’ Category

Legislation that would have allowed beer and wine in grocery stores was tabled by a House committee this afternoon due to potential ... Full story

After 46 years of weeknight news, WHYY is pulling the plug on its 'Delaware Tonight' broadcast. The final broadcast will air July 17. Full story

Gov. Jack Markell has announced that he plans to nominate William B. Chandler III for a second term as Chancellor of the Court of Chancery. Full story

In hopes of closing the financial gap, a new bill was introduced Thursday that would tax drug stores that opt out of the Medicaid program to help cover costs for prescriptions and medical aid for low-income patients. Full story

In response to reduced state reimbursements for Medicaid prescriptions, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) decided to sue the state of Delaware, but Governor Markell stands by his budgetary decision. Illinois-based Walgreen’s is the catalyst this legal fallout, after announcing that all its Happy Harry’s pharmacies in Delaware will ... Full story

The State Senate has approved a bill that would grant unemployed Delawareans an additional 13 weeks of assistance. Full story

State legislators have responded to Walgreens decision to no longer fill Medicaid prescriptions statewide. Full story

The Delaware Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion late Wednesday that could allow sports betting to come to Delaware as early as September. Full story

With the transfer of thousands of troops and workers from Fort Monmouth, N.J., to nearby Aberdeen Proving Ground just about under way, state business groups, educators and officials are intensifying efforts to capture lucrative government contracts, attract new companies and convince families to live in Delaware. Full story

Poll results show that 70.7 percent of students were satisfied with President Barack Obama's handling of the economy and 75.3 percent believe the economy will improve or stay the same over the next year. Full story