Salem-News.com Delaware articles

Gov. Jack Markell: Fred Stephen Copening

"Stephen needs to be held at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center until he becomes competent enough to stand trial" - Judge

(WILMINGTON, Del) - We decided to start a petition on Change.org for my brother Stephen Copening so that he may be released from the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.

We want Stephen released from this prison because this correctional facility is not capable of caring for his needs due to his psychological disorder.

The Forgotten Mentally Ill; A Remembrance
Dedicated to my Cherished Older Sister

Ms. Margaret Mary Elizabeth Tamar Griffin-Carver
Born: November 9th, 1957, Died: New Years Eve, 2006

(PORTLAND, OR) - To say that our beloved sister Margaret was mentally ill is not an easy admission. It is also tragically the sad truth.

She was one of thousands of mentally ill currently residing in the state of Oregon and suffering from schizophrenia among other personality disorders.

Delaware Passes Medical Marijuana Law

Gov. Markell Makes Delaware 16th State to Allow Medical Use of Marijuana.

(DOVER, Delaware) - Today, Gov. Jack Markell signed SB 17 into law, making it legal for Delaware residents with certain serious medical conditions to use medical marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation. The bill had bipartisan sponsors and support in the legislature.

This makes Delaware the 16th state, along with the District of Columbia, to pass an effective medical marijuana law.