While some grant funds have gone toward Narcan and clean needle distribution, the commission now faces calls for better oversight on grantees. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE BY NICK STONESIFER

Delaware opioid officials blast the AG, then award $2 million in grants

Staff WriterHeadlines, Government

This article is from Spotlight Delaware, written by Nick Stonesifer. Nearly three weeks after Attorney General Kathy Jennings sent a letter calling for a freeze to new state opioid grants, Delaware officials awarded $2 million to dozens of nonprofits that provide addiction services across the state. They approved the money during a heated meeting on Tuesday of the Behavioral Health Consortium …

The Delaware definition of "firearm" could soon change.

Task force redefining ‘firearm’ moves closer to decision

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

A task force charged with updating the state’s definition of “firearm” plans to take one more look next week at the new proposed language. If approved, a bill would be introduced this year proposing the change.  One reason for a new definition is because Delaware has a uniquely general and large definition of a “firearm,” in which any device that …