Delaware Reports Strong Start to Recreational Marijuana Sales
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Delaware officials report encouraging results from the first weekend of recreational marijuana sales, which began August 1, marking a major milestone in the implementation of adult-use cannabis legislation. The inaugural three-day weekend (Friday to Sunday) had combined sales (adult and medical) of over $903,000, a measurable increase in sales pace that demonstrates robust demand and a successful market launch. The $625,000 in adult sales corresponds to an estimated $93,700 in tax revenue. Sales by county indicate that New Castle County (five locations) generated $432,319.78 in combined sales, followed by Sussex County (five locations) at $242,832.64, and Kent County (four locations) at $227,946.54.
Delaware Launches Legal Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Today
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025
DOVER, Del. — Today, Delaware makes history as legal adult-use cannabis sales officially begin across the First State. Starting this morning, adults aged 21 and over can legally purchase recreational marijuana and marijuana products from licensed cannabis retailers, marking a major milestone in the implementation of Delaware’s cannabis legalization effort. The initial phase of adult-use […]
E-ZPass Free Transponder Summer Sales Event
Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and E-ZPass Delaware invite customers to take advantage of a free transponder event starting Friday, August 1, 2025, and continuing through Sunday, August 31, 2025. Anyone who opens a new E-ZPass Delaware account in the month of August will receive a free transponder. Commercial accounts are excluded from […]
DelDOT Toll and Fee Increases Coming Soon to Support Infrastructure Investments
Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Following the signing of the toll increase resolution by Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings and the passage of HB 164 by the Delaware General Assembly, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has begun work to implement the toll increases and new DMV fees. These increases will provide the department with an estimated $107 million annually in additional revenue to support needed investments in infrastructure statewide.
Delaware Improves Workers’ Compensation Act
Department of Labor | Industrial Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
WILMINGTON – On Monday, Governor Matt Meyer signed legislation that improves Delaware’s Workers’ Compensation Act. Senate Bill 145 allows workers’ compensations payments to be made to claimants by direct deposit and increases the reimbursement percentage of activities from 66.6 to 100 percent. Senate Bill 164 provides a one-time increase of 3 percent in aggregate workers’ […]
