Posts by El Somnambulo

Trump Goes After Endangered Species.  I'm surprised he waited this long: The Trump administration repealed a crucial part of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on Friday, finalizing a new rule…

Delmarva Finally Gets Pushback.  Proposed Rate Increase Gets Trimmed: After months of political pressure over rising electric bills, Delaware energy regulators rebuffed Delmarva Power by approving only part of the…

Caesar Rodney And His 'At Least 26 Slaves'.  You knew he had slaves.  You probably didn't know this history: The Black men, women and children who Delaware statesman Caesar Rodney…

Gov. Meyer Vetoes Leg Hall Expansion Funding.  I'm with him on this one: Gov. Matt Meyer vetoed a controversial expansion of Dover’s Legislative Hall from the state’s capital spending bill…

Why Is The State Throwing So Much Money At Buccini/Pollin For Athletics Facilities? FY 2027 will mark the third-straight year Delaware will offer $10 million in grant money to support…

No More Legislative Junkets Without Transparency.  They were always required to report them, they just claimed ignorance of the law.  No more: Delaware lawmakers have moved swiftly to address an…

What Were People Eating In 1776?: When we think about signs of wealth today, "we think about cars and handbags or real estate," said Dana Connett, the community programs coordinator…

I'll conclude this piece with my choice for what should be the song of the sesquicentennial.  But first I have an Open Thread to get through. Starting with, do you…

We're going into what, for Delaware Liberal, is traditionally one of the least-read weekends of the year. Not gonna mail it in, though.  I'll continue to post out of my…

Hope They Washed Their Hands After This 'Handshake Deal'.  When Tim Sheldon and Shawn Tucker shake hands, you're getting fleeced: New Castle County Councilman Tim Sheldon says he recently brokered…

Glad I went to bed when I did.  The General Assembly pulled an  all-nighter.  As in, gavelled out around 6 am. Allow me to note that Kerri Harris scuttled her…