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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wed., June 2, 2010
The General Assembly had its collective working shoes on yesterday, with some interesting bills sailing right through, and some intriguing bills being introduced. I admit that I was surprised at some of the results. For example, in the House, Rep. Keeley’s bill having inmates counted at their last known residence instead of their prison address […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
The decision to delay consideration of casino expansion in Delaware until next session has removed the biggest wild card remaining on the General Assembly’s docket. With modestly-improving revenue forecasts, it looks like a relatively pro-forma denouement for the legislature this year. No doubt the House Rethugs will cry some more about not being appreciated, which […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., May 13, 2010
Once again, a truncated Post-Game Wrap-Up as committee reports won’t be read into the record until the beginning of session today. FWIW, here’s the complete incomplete Session Activity Report from yesterday. If something strikes your fancy, let us know. Nothing struck my fancy, however. But, never fear, legislative junkies. There’s more than enough intriguing legislation […]
G. A. Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show Feat. “Amendment of the Year”: May 12, 2010
Only the absence of Monsignor Lavelle (who might’ve been laying low following the release of the Bradley Report, since he was one of only two legislators opposing a longer statute of limitations on civil suits against pedophile pediatricians) dampened the atmosphere for the passage of universal recycling legislation yesterday by a 26-12 vote. It’s just not the same w/o his pompous and ponderous pontifications. He might’ve even cried again. Rep. Joseph Miro, who was a sponsor of the bill, went ‘Not Voting’ on the roll call. Guess he hopes he can have it both ways in what may well be a tough reelection campaign.
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show Plus RANT: Tues., May 11, 2010
Not that it’s hard to do, but today I will demonstrate the sheer cravenness of politicians, especially, but not exclusively, legislators. J. L. Miller wrote an excellent article in yesterday’s News-Journal about the ‘one size fits all’ Scarlet Letter of the online sex offender registry, especially as it applies to minors. I have previously written […]
Shameless Self-Promotion: Concert Edition
Now that I’ve ‘outed’ myself on the Internets, I can let you know that, in another life, I’m a volunteer concert promoter/producer for the Arden Concert Gild. We have two shows coming up this month, one of which I’m producing. I’d love for DL readers to come to one or both and, as an incentive, […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show-Wed., May 5, 2010
Allow me to be the first to extend my congratulations to Monsignor Lavelle and Rep. Kovach. Yesterday, they earned the distinction of being the only ones opposing legislation to enable victims of abuse by healthcare providers (Read: Br. Bradley) to file civil suits any time after the incident(s) occurred. Dave Wilson and Dan Short went […]
It’s OK to Root For the Phoenix Suns Again…
This is something that I never expected to see from a pro sports franchise: In an extremely bold move, the Phoenix Suns as an organization made a strong political statement in opposition to the recent Arizona immigration bill. Discussions on taking action began last week after the bill passed, with an idea that came from Robert […]
Delaware General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Despite some last-minute games, including a possible ‘turfing’ attempt by an alleged grassroots group which was really an industry effort in disguise, Delaware’s comprehensive universal recycling bill passed in the Senate. Three senators voted no. As usual, the posted Senate roll call does not reveal which three. Seriously, isn’t about time for the newly-reconstituted Common […]
Laura Bush Theme Song?
You decide: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBbAZVw3_7A[/youtube] JC-You’ve opened a can of earworms. BTW, always thought that Blue Oyster Cult did this song…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrapup/Pre-Game Show-Thurs., April 29, 2010
The Big News-Universal Recycling on Today’s Senate Agenda SB 234(McBride) is first on today’s Senate Agenda. Why is this important? As always, Tommywonk explains it all for us. As he points out, the alternative of finding a replacement for the Cherry Island landfill would be difficult, at best: Of course, we may not be able […]
Political Hot Stove Chatter-Delaware General Assembly Edition
Lotsa stuff percolating on the stove. Let’s try to bring ’em to a boil… 1. Democratic Primary for Oberle Seat Two D’s have filed in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Bill Oberle in this blue-collar Newark-area district. The D registration edge is so daunting that the winner of the primary almost certainly will win […]
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