New Delaware Surgeon General Office Cost Sparks Oversight Debate

Creation of a $270K Surgeon General office via executive order, appointed by Gov. Meyer without legislative discussion or competitive hiring. Appointee Dr. Hockstein is a lifelong friend, raising ethics concerns. Lawmakers are questioning the lack of role and the budget shuffle. Joint Finance Committee meeting today. Hockstein also did not respond to questions about the state board's inability to lower drug prices for state employees, deepening the controversy.