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DL Open Thread Sunday Magazine: March 29, 2026
Do Celebrity Chefs Use The Brigade System To Mistreat Their Staff?: In an early episode of “The Bear,” Carmy tries to bring order to his dysfunctional restaurant by imposing a traditional work structure called the brigade system. “This is what real kitchens do,” he tells the staff, explaining that every cook will have a defined […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Meyer Addresses Houghton Firing. While I’m all in on the Governor’s move to replace Houghton, who pushed all his chips in for BHL and went bust, I have to emphasize the functionally toxic nature of Meyer’s relationship with the General Assembly. I cannot recall a single worse such relationship. The closest was Carper, as many […]
‘No Kings’ Open Thread–March 28, 2026
Where did you go? What did you see? I can’t make this one, so details, pipples, I want details.
BREAKING: Will Imbrie-Moore To Challenge Kim Williams
Here is his announcement: WILL IMBRIE-MOORE LAUNCHES PRIMARY CAMPAIGN IN RD19 STANTON, DE – Former Biden/Harris campaign staffer, lifelong organizer, and teacher Will Imbrie-Moore has launched a primary campaign in the 19th House District, covering parts of Newport, Stanton, Marshallton, Price’s Corner, and Brandywine Springs. Democrat Imbrie-Moore is running on a platform of fully funding […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, March 27, 2026
Personal To Mike Houghton: You’re Embarrassing Yourself: Delaware state lawmakers and others are voicing concern about Gov. Matt Meyer’s sudden firing of former Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council chair Michael Houghton just two days after WHYY News reported his concerns about the lack of tax revenue data provided by the administration. State Senate President […]
Delaware Political Weekly: Week Ending March 26, 2026
1. Check Out This Prospective D Candidate In RD 23! This is the Newark-area district currently represented by Mara Gorman, who is running for SD 8, where President Pro-Tem Dave Sokola is retiring. Another D has filed a committee for this race, and I’m very intrigued. His name is David Redlawsk. He is the Chair Of the […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Here’s yesterday’s Session Activity Report. The Senate passed some non-controversial bills and approved several gubernatorial nominations. Here is today’s Senate Agenda. Highlight(s): SS1/SB 181(Seigfried): …prohibits certain actions regarding the sale and exchange of tickets for events in this state by primary ticket sellers, ticket issuers, and ticket resellers. It requires a clear and conspicuous disclosure […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, March 26, 2026
What’s Wrong With This Article?: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s administration has been touting the growth of corporate incorporations in the state of Delaware, particularly since last year’s tax law overhaul. The corporate franchise tax accounts for nearly a third of Delaware’s budget and is the state’s second-largest source of revenue, after personal income tax. State […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., March 25, 2026
A productive day in Dover, but with work on the bill I was most interested in left undone. The bill? This one. The bill ‘prohibits the State, a unit of local government, or any agency, officer, employee, or agent thereof, from doing the following with respect to a detention facility owned, managed, or operated by […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A strong House Agenda highlights today’s session. Meaning, we’ll start with the Senate Agenda. Only one bill of note, and it’s likely non-controversial. SB 247 (Mantzavinos) ‘clarifies that counties and municipalities can deposit their revenues in any depository bank or credit union. The State of Delaware already can choose where it deposits its money, and […]
DL Open Thread: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Former State Senator Nancy Cook Has Passed Away. No legislator exercised more control over Delaware’s annual budgeting process than Nancy Cook. For decades. Making her one of the most influential legislators in Delaware history. As of this morning, I could find no obituaries. There’s an article in Bay To Bay, but I’m not a subscriber. […]
DL Open Thread: Monday, March 23, 2026
Will They Leave Their Masks On? So insane, only Trump would do it: Tom Homan, the White House border czar, confirmed on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would be deployed to U.S. airports on Monday, casting the operation largely as an effort to ease long lines that have caused frustration among travelers during […]
DL Open Thread Sunday Magazine: March 22, 2026
RIP–Metaverse. We Hardly Knew Ye: This week, it was reported that Meta, the company behind Facebook, would be shutting down Horizon Worlds, a virtual reality social network with VR headset use. After June 15th, the platform will only be available on a standalone mobile app. This didn’t make a ton of headlines but it signals […]
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