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Open Thread For June 22, 2017
Could Abortion Language Deep-Six Trumpcare? Only the Parliamentarian knows for sure. But, it’s quite possible. Yes, Trump Asked Key Intel Figures To Deny Collusion Charges. Will it matter in an oligarchy? Pelosi Thrown Under Bus. Let me just state what I think should be obvious: Should Pelosi fall on her sword, the Rethugs will just […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 22, 2017
What a shock. Liquor store owners, beer distributors and the like flooded Legislative Hall yesterday to rail against tax hikes, specifically sin tax hikes. As might be expected, the wavering quaverers, or are they quavering waverers, were ready to fold at the first hint of special interest anger. Led, of course, by Bryon Short: Rep. […]
Open Thread For June 21, 2017
Delaware Correctional Officers To Finally Get Pay Raise: Minner/Carney kicked the can down the road back in 2005, Markell punted the can as far as he could. Leading to an inevitable tragedy. Might I point out that state employees have been treated with the same lack of regard as the correctional officers by disdainful governors? […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 21, 2017
Let’s talk Coastal Zone, shall we? HB 190 (Osienski), The Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act, passed the House by a 34-7 vote. There were several amendments adopted in the House, and I think they made the bill more palatable. Here are the substantive amendments that were adopted. HA1, which adds reporting requirements from DEDO and […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 20, 2017
First some rare good news. The committee that tracks Delaware’s revenue (DEFAC) has upped its prediction by $27 million. Meaning that balancing the budget just got a little bit easier. Of course, with a projected $400 million deficit, the General Assembly’s work is hardly complete. But every $27 mill helps. That might be the end […]
Open Thread For June 20, 2017
Has Mike Flynn Been Flipped? Signs point to a strong maybe. How Rethugs Revealed Your Personal Info: Data Mining and Russian Bots. This is democracy? Dems Find Challenger For Sen. Dean Heller: Rep. Jackie Rosen, recruited by Harry Reid and Chuck Schumer. A Horrible Supreme Court Ruling. Government officials can’t be sued for abusive treatment. […]
Open Thread For June 19, 2017
Over 1100 Animals Adopted At Bellevue. Best wishes to all the adopters and adopted. What an incredible job by the Brandywine Valley SPCA. There may not be a cooler event in Delaware all year. How Trump Used Digital Disinformation (And Russian Bots?) To Win the Election. It could all come tumbling down. Ever heard of […]
Open Thread For June 18, 2017
Russia Does Trump A Solid. Renews expiring Trump trademarks. On Election Day. Meaning Trump has at least something to do with Russia. Civil Rights Commission Launches Probe Into Trump/Sessions Evisceration of Protections. Who knew that naming an Alabama racist as Attorney General would lead to this? (Hey, if somebody wants to challenge me on this, […]
Open Thread For June 17, 2017
Rhode Island Teacher of the Year Has Photo Taken With Trump. And what a photo it is. You have to check this out. The Witch Hunt Is Due to Trump’s Deputy Attorney General. Or so Trump says. He’s gonna try to get Rosenstein fired to get someone in there who will agree to fire Mueller. […]
Open Thread For June 16, 2017
D’s Give Delaware’s Wealthiest Another Break. Yep, those who inherited obscene wealth will now be able to keep all of it in the (DuPont) family. Although not on the Senate Agenda, both the corporate tax increase and repeal of the estate tax passed the Senate and heads to the Governor. The Estate Tax repeal says […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 15, 2017
The D’s have unveiled their proposed income tax increases and, while it doesn’t go as far as I’d like, I see it as progress. The proposal would create a new top rate of 6.95% for those earning over $150,000 a year. From the News-Journal article, here is how the current rates would be changed if […]
Open Thread For June 15, 2017
Trump the Target of Obstruction of Justice Probe. They may not have been investigating him when he asked Comey. They are now. R’s Respond To Attacks By Calling For Looser Gun Laws. No A-Ha moment for them. Highmark Seeks To Extort More From Delaware Consumers: I see that Karen’s proctologist is blabbing away in the […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 14, 2017
The Day the Rethugs Showed Their Hand. Cut wages for workers on construction projects. Throw more people off Medicaid. Tighten the screws on the State budget. Have you ever noticed that they always leave one essential point out of their narrative when it comes to ‘the good times (then)’ vs. ‘the bad times (now)’? They […]
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