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Open Thread For June 21, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 21, 201722 Comments

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…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 21, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 21, 201717 Comments

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,…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 20, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 20, 201712 Comments

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. …

Open Thread For June 20, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 20, 201718 Comments

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.…

Open Thread For June 19, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 19, 201728 Comments

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…

Open Thread For June 18, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 18, 20176 Comments

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…

Open Thread For June 17, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 17, 201710 Comments

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…

Open Thread For June 16, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 16, 201714 Comments

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…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 15, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 15, 201737 Comments

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…

Open Thread For June 15, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 15, 20171 Comment

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…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 14, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 14, 201717 Comments

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…

Open Thread For June 14, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 14, 201723 Comments

Delaware Rethugs Hold Budget Hostage For Ideological Goals. Right to Work For Less, Medicaid Cuts, the usual. But no tax increases on the wealthy. 'I Don't Remember, I Can't Recall,…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show for Tues., June 13, 2017

By El Somnambulo June 13, 201720 Comments

From the platform of the Delaware Democratic Party: Wages: No one who works full time should have to struggle to provide for their family. Delaware Democrats support our state’s working…