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The General Assembly Is Not In Session, HOWEVER…
…these might be the two most important weeks of the entire legislative year. Why? Because ALL of the money committees are doing final markups of their proposals. Meaning, if there is a bill that you support that requires funding, you need to lobby to make sure that the funding is included in the bill. The […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Big News? Sen. Darius Brown showed up for (virtual) work today. Rumors that he wolfed down leftovers from Taverna Rustic Italian Restaurant during Session have so far not been verified. L’Incident Darius could indeed potentially end his legislative career. It’s not as if he hasn’t had other issues. Such as not paying his income […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
A decided mixed bag yesterday. The bad news first. HB 30 (Bolden), which would move primaries from September to April, breezed through the House with only four no votes (Bennett, Kowalko, Morrison, and Spiegelman). I’d love to know why a bill that has been bouncing around since 2007 (John Daniello was pushing for it in […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Congrats to the House Cop Cabal! Congrats to John Carney! Congrats to every Delaware cop! Congrats to Cop-turned-Rep-turned-sellout of his constituents Franklin Cooke! You all succeeded in your yearlong mission to protect the police abuses that drive the Black Lives Matter movement. You may have missed it since the story was released late Friday afternoon […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, May 15, 2021
So-Called Police Accountability Task Force Votes Against Police Accountability. Just the way Speaker Peter drew it up: FAILED – Create policies creating civilian review boards for police agencies FAILED – Review the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights FAILED – Review Collective Bargaining Agreements, in particular their relationship with Freedom of Information Act requests That’s how you […]
WDEL: Coons To Take Leadership Role Of ‘Progressive’ Organization From Jack Markell
I can’t make this up. Who is this Sean Greene who wrote this joke of a story?: Delaware Senator Chris Coons will step into a role held by former Governor Jack Markell leading a national progressive organization. Coons has been promoted from Honorary Regional Chair to Honorary Chair of NewDEAL, which its website describes as […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Let’s see if I’ve got this straight. According to Matt Bittle’s story on the committee hearing for SB 108, prime sponsor Sen. Bryant Richardson whined that he had a conflict with another meeting. You really ought to subscribe, but here’s the gist: A significant part of the hourlong hearing was spent with Sen. Richardson and […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
I’m really enjoying Matt Bittle’s blow-by-blow descriptions of the gun control hearings. He lets the witnesses speak for themselves. He’s worth the subscription, which is why I have one. The latest bill in question, SS1/SB3 (Lockman): …would mandate individuals seeking to buy a handgun first complete a training course before submitting an application to the […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The next two weeks may well be the key to the entire Session. Other than the money bills, if you want to have the General Assembly consider serious legislation this year, you had better get it moving. Which is why the introduction of SB 1 is so exciting. I remember when the General Assembly was […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, May 8, 2021
Sorry for the delayed posting. Was out lit-dropping for Kim Stock today. It was worth it. Barr Authorized Search Of Reporters’ Phone Records. You know, to stop those damn leaks about Russia’s interference in the 2016 elections. He will go down in infamy. Some excerpts: The Trump Justice Department secretly obtained Washington Post journalists’ phone […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, May 7, 2021
It’s Official: The Big Lie And Voter Suppression Are The Only Life Rafts Keeping The Rethuglican Party From Drowning. Either the Party dies, or democracy dies. Rep. Elise Stefanik adopts The Big Lie To Oust Liz Cheney from leadership. Here’s why Cheney is out: “For sure the votes are there,” Mr. Jordan said on Fox […]
Delaware Liberal Endorses Kim Stock And Kecia Nesmith In Local School Board Elections
Kim Stock For Brandywine School Board. It’s almost impossible to imagine a better, and better-qualified, candidate for the Brandywine School Board. Kim Stock is Delaware’s current Teacher Of The Year. She has been a tremendously-effective and inclusive educator during her career. Just check out these excerpts from the press release following her having been named […]
DL Open Thread: Monday, May 3, 2021
‘Patriots For Delaware’ Looking To Elect RWNJ’s To School Boards. The News-Journal discovers what we’ve been writing about: Patriots for Delaware has officially endorsed five school board candidates in the upcoming May 11 election. And in most of those races, a similar dynamic has emerged: those endorsed by Patriots for Delaware, facing off against those […]
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