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

The cut is much smaller than the 8% pay cut Gov. Jack Markell had proposed. 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 stimulus package provides a chance to do things we couldn't do before," Delaware's Lt. Governor Matt Denn said, referring to how money from the economic stimulus package will affect Delawareans with disabilities. 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

“Let’s get to work” was the main theme of Governor Jack Markell’s first State of the State speech to the General Assembly. Full story

Steve Schmidt, who led the Republican campaign of U.S. Sen. John McCain, and David Plouffe, who led the Democratic campaign of Obama, discussed their experiences with candor and humor before an audience of about 500 people on Thursday, April 23, in Clayton Hall. Full story

At the Governor's Summit on Child Poverty and Economic Opportunity, Gov. Jack Markell announced a proposed legislation to protect Delaware families from predatory lenders. Full story