Delaware Lawmakers Send Governor A Marijuana Bill To Address FBI Dispute That Threatens To Delay Recreational Market Launch

Delaware Lawmakers Send Governor A Marijuana Bill To Address FBI Dispute That Threatens To Delay Recreational Market Launch

Delaware lawmakers have voted to send the governor a bill meant to fix an issue with the state’s marijuana legalization law that led the Federal Bureau of Investigation to reject its request to create a fingerprint background check system for would-be cannabis industry workers. About a week after it cleared the House of Representatives, the Senate approved the legislation from Rep. Ed Osienski (D) in a 16-3 vote on Thursday. It next heads to the…

Delaware Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Strengthen Public Worker Union Rights

Delaware lawmakers introduced two pro-worker bills aimed at making it easier for public employees to form and support unions. Senate Bill 25, led by Sen. Bryan Townsend and Rep. Ed Osienski, would allow public workers to form a union without a formal election if more than half sign a petition—making the process simpler and faster. House Bill 130, sponsored by Rep. Osienski and Sen. Dan Cruce, would ensure public employers regularly share acc…