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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
This’ll be quicker than I’d like. Going to work early so that I can take in the live feed of the last night of session later. Plus, my internet is zotzing in and out, courtesy of the criminals at Comcast. You can’t spell ‘bandwidth’ without ‘bandit’. The Budget Bill passed the Senate Wednesday, 16 Yes, […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
The last two days of session are not like the other days of session. How are they different? Let me count the ways: 1. While the House and Senate may still post an agenda (or agendas), dozens of other bills can and will be considered. This makes the last two days the most dangerous days […]
General Assembly Post-Game Show/Pre-Game Report: Wed., June 23, 2010
The bullies were out in full force in Dover yesterday. And the ‘Honorables’ responded in less than Profiles in Courage fashion. AKA, a ‘Dog Bites Man’ story. The armed thugs who are the NRA and the Delaware Sportsmen’s Association, aided and abetted by ‘law-abiding citizen’ John Atkins, forced their bill through the House to turn […]
General Assembly Post-Game Show/Pre-Game Report: Tues., June 22, 2010
Only six or seven days left in this session of the Delaware General Assembly, and bills are still being introduced in large numbers. Why? Because there are many reasons to introduce legislation. Here are some: (a) To pass something the legislator deems worthwhile; (b) to pass something sought by the Governor or other State agency; […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 17, 2010
Hell hath frozen over. Whether by design or accident, a significant roll call has escaped the clutches of the Senate censors. I hereby posit that Colin Bonini threatened a gaseous eruption that would have rendered the Senate Chamber uninhabitable. I encourage your snarky theories as well. The significant roll call in question is Tuesday’s vote […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wed., June 16, 2010
If you’re getting this report on your Delaware Liberal I-Phone app, you’ll want to pull over onto the shoulder before reading this. The Delaware State Senate voted yesterday to ban the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. This is a signature accomplishment for this General Assembly and the bill’s sponsors, Rep. Darryl Scott and […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Due diligence is essential during these last weeks of session, as bills fly through w/o, in many cases, much consideration either by the legislators or the public. Other bills will be introduced as props for the upcoming campaign. Cassandra will have a particularly instructive one for you in another post today. Lobbyists are swarming around […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 10, 2010
Following yesterday’s session, Big Brother will have an even tighter hold on your wallet. You’ll now pay $110 instead of $75 for a red light violation caught on camera, courtesy of HB 189(Mitchell). The bill passed the Senate and heads to the Governor. And, in the spirit of creeping Big Brotherism, don’t refer to these […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wed., June 9, 2010
So many fascinating bills in committee today that the post-game wrap-up will be somewhat truncated. Here’s what happened. Every bill I highlighted yesterday passed unanimously, with the exception of SB 245(Sokola), which requires that student teachers undergo criminal background checks. Three senators voted ‘no’, the three naysayers open to speculation. Maybe Bernard’s buddy can fill […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Here’s what happened on Thursday. Bills that passed that were of interest to me had previously been discussed here. Legislators introduced some interesting new bills, most of which I’ll discuss when/if they’re considered in committee or on the floor. I’ve already discussed HB 443(George) and why I think it’s essential. For those whose lips get […]
Melanie George Shows How It’s Done
Legislating, that is. This is a case study in how a good legislator gets good (if not optimal) legislation passed. Rep. Melanie George (D-Bear) appears to have begun the inevitable reversal of short-sighted and draconian drug laws in Delaware. Legislation requiring minimum mandatory drug sentences was bullied into law by Cultural Warrior Know-Nothings Jane Brady, […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 3, 2010
Good news. Rep. Barbieri’s bill reintroducing discretion to the reporting of incidents on school property sailed through the Senate yesterday. Which brings up an interesting point. While the Senate as a body could hardly be considered progressive, it tends to vote progressive more consistently than the House. Why? I think it’s b/c the D’s are […]
McGlinchey’s At It Again-One of His Flunkies Primarying Jaques
The Man Who Would Be Party Chair continues to amaze. Instead of being chastened by having to withdraw his challenge to Party Chair Daniello, Brian McGlinchey has ginned up yet another challenge to Dem. Rep. Earl Jaques. You will recall that, in 2008, Jaques had to fend off not only Rep. Vince Lofink, he had […]
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