Delaware Political Weekly: May 17-23, 2024
1. The Rev Interviews Collin O'Mara. Since he is/was a skeptic, this extensive and aggressive interview with O'Mara comes highly recommended. Listen to the interview, form your own opinion. I…
DL Open Thread: Friday, May 24, 2024
Colleges To Pay Athletes. As if they weren't already: The NCAA and its five power conferences have approved a deal that paves the way for schools to pay athletes directly,…
Bribes, Payoffs, Or Both? What Do These Lobbyists Expect For Their $$’s?
From my inbox: Please Join Us After Session On May 23rd Contributions may be made for one candidate or for any combination. Checks for Senator Trey Paradee should be…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., May 23, 2024
Paul Baumbach's bills protecting state retirees' health care benefits passed the Senate. Each bill had a friendly amendment added onto them. They're at the top of today's House Agenda, and…
DL Open Thread: Thurs., May 23, 2024
Oh, Nos! Not Another Plague Hitting Florida!!??: For all the obvious challenges facing South Florida as sea levels surge, one serious threat to public health and the environment remains largely…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., May 22, 2024
As expected, the Hospital Cost Review Board bill as amended passed the House and heads to the Governor. No R's voted yes, D Reps. Lynn and Matthews voted no. One…
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The Big Story: Hospital Cost Review Board Bill Could Go To Governor Today. The bill was amended in the Senate, so it now returns to the House for final passage. …
Meyer Campaign Throws Shit At Collin O’Mara
Don't see any way one could interpret this otherwise: May 20th, 2024 Dear Commissioner, Albence, I wanted to inform you that according to the Delaware Constitution, a candidate for Governor…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Brief campaign note. Was knocking doors for Branden Fletcher Dominguez yesterday, and I was paired with Susan Sander, who just won a seat on the Red Clay School Board. She's…
DL Open Thread: Saturday, May 18, 2024
'All You Can Eat' Yourself Right Into Bankruptcy. 'Endless shrimp' to put an end to Red Lobster?: Locations of Red Lobster all over the country have been closing down, with…
Delaware Political Weekly: May 10-16, 2024
1. A Simpler Solution? R Mike Simpler has filed to run in the 14th RD race. The Rehoboth area district has been home to Pete Schwartzkopf for almost two decades. …
DL Open Thread: Friday, May 17, 2024
The C. Montgomery Burns Of Maryland? $62 Mill couldn't buy Total Wines' David Trone a Senate seat: Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) spent $62 million of his own money on the…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Big Story: Senate Considers Hospital Cost Review Board Today. Among other changes, the compromise amendment '(r)emoves the penalty provision for hospitals who fail to adhere to a budget that…