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‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: May 2021

By El Somnambulo June 1, 20213 Comments

So much great music this month, I plan to keep commentary to a minimum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ18ZZznLZE Liked this comment: "I'm gonna get married AND divorced to this song and then…

DL Open Thread For May 29, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 29, 20214 Comments

DOJ Asks Judge To Toss Lawsuit Against Trump And Barr For Violent Clearing Of Lafayette Square. Seriously, WTF? Trump and other U.S. officials are immune from civil lawsuits over police…

DL Open Thread For Friday, May 28, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 28, 202111 Comments

Kathy McGuiness Crosses That Ethical Line. Again. When you're an elected official, it's bad form to announce a supposed new initiative AND solicit campaign funds in the same e-mail. But…

Live Music Returns–Gloriously–To Arden

By El Somnambulo May 26, 20213 Comments

What a joyous event. The great Molly Tuttle and the wonderful singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Rachel Baiman wowed the crowd in the Shady Grove yesterday. The weather was gorgeous and everybody was stoked. …

The General Assembly Is Not In Session, HOWEVER…

By El Somnambulo May 25, 20216 Comments

...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…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, May 20, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 20, 20213 Comments

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…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 19, 202118 Comments

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,…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 18, 20219 Comments

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…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, May 15, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 15, 202111 Comments

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…

WDEL: Coons To Take Leadership Role Of ‘Progressive’ Organization From Jack Markell

By El Somnambulo May 13, 20215 Comments

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…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, May 13, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 13, 20211 Comment

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…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 12, 20219 Comments

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…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 11, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 11, 20214 Comments

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…