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TommyWonk to Talk Wind Power with Progressives Dems
I have been asked to speak to the gathering of the Progressive Democrats of Delaware (PDD) tonight at 7:00. I will be talking about advocating for wind power with the General Assembly. The action group that met last month is working on a detailed plan to inform legislators on the policy basis for giving the […]
Wonky Wednesday: Facts, Law and Public Sentiment
The News Journal story on the non-decision on wind power ended with this quote from me: Tom Noyes, whose Tommywonk blog is widely read among Delaware environmentalists, expressed optimism the issues could be worked out. “We’ve got the facts on our side, we’ve got the law on our side, we’ve got public sentiment on our […]
Choose Wind
The Public Service Commission and three other state agencies overseeing the wind power negotiations will meet on November 20 to decide whether to continue the negotiations between Bluewater Wind and Delmarva Power. They have set a deadline of November 12 for public comments. The proposed offshore wind power project would produce 13 percent of Delaware’s […]
Drinking Liberally Tonight in Newark
Don’t forget that Drinking Liberally gathers tonight at 8:00 pm at the Deer Park Tavern on Main Street in Newark. Look for the liberals around the bar. If you’d like to receive monthly alerts on this fun gathering, go here to get your name on the list.
The Elusive Laffer Curve
Yesterday, Jason linked to this item at Economist’s View on why the magic appearance of the Laffer curve in a chart highlighted in this Wall Street Journal editorial was, shall we say, less than compelling. I’ve taken the time to review the chart and come to a conclusion that won’t please some of my conservative […]
Wonky Wednesday: When in the Course of Human Events
Over at TommyWonk, it has become a July Fourth tradition to present the text of the Declaration of Independence, which was signed 231 years ago today. You know it has been a year since you read it; so come on over and reacquaint yourself withthis altogether remarkable political document before getting on with your holiday […]
Drinking Liberally Tonight In Wilmington
For those who do not believe in moderation in all things: This month’s installment of Drinking Liberally is tonight, Thursday, June 28th at 8:00 pm at Kid Shelleen’s, 14th & Scott Streets in Wilmington.
Wonky Wednesday: Let’s Get Recycling Done This Week
The General Assembly has before it a bill, House Substitute 1 to House Bill 146, that would create a meaningful statewide recycling program in Delaware. A competing bill, HB 159, while not as far reaching, would still go a long way to creating the infrastructure for statewide recycling. While either would be good for Delaware, the […]
TommyWonk to Talk Energy on WDEL Today
I’ve been invited to talk about the latest developments in the energy saga with Allan Loudell on WDEL, 1150 AM, at 12:14. As noted yesterday, Delmarva Power filed an appeal of the Public Service Commission’s decision directing the company to open negotiations to bring wind power to Delaware.
Wonky Wednesday: Jack Markell’s Running for Governor
As if there had been any doubt, Jack Markell called Democratic Party leaders today to let them know he plans to run for governor. The News Journal, Delaware Grapevine and Alan Loudell of WDEL all have the story. Celia quotes John Carney as not saying that a primary would be a disaster: “It will be […]
Wonky Wednesday: Our Can’t-Do Government
Part of what distinquished the “greatest generation” that won WW II is the quality of the leadership in our national government. It’s a quality sorely lacking in the current administration. This lament from the eerily prescient Russell Baker in 1982 is even truer today: Can you imagine any Government of the present age getting itself […]
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