Delaware
March 27, 2017 Open Thread
4 dead in one day from heroin in Delaware; Man, 30, is 13th fatally shot in Wilmington this year; 1 business destroyed, others damaged after massive fire on Market Street in Wilmington; It’s a homecoming for Christina’s new Superintendent; Delaware jobless rate ticks up again for February
March 25, 2017 Open Thread
The frontline of child abuse in Delaware; $15.5 million bridge project awarded, will close Del. 141; Two 23-year-old men shot in Wilmington, police say; Marijuana legalization bill announced by Delaware state Senator Margaret Rose-Henry
Carney Channels Trump’s Mick Mulvaney
Delaware non-profits are on alert as Gov. Carney starts looking at cutting funds for domestic abuse victims. Carney might as well start talking about compassion for Greenville Democrats. Disgusting.
March 24, 2017 Open Thread
Delaware OKs rare land swap of historic mill property; Target in Brandywine Hundred receives bomb threat; New data: Delaware dropout, graduation rates improve; PJM shares new Artificial Island transmission plan with state lawmakers; Woodside woman gets busted with drugs in Vaughn prison
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., March 23, 2017
“Shared Sacrifice”. Does that phrase sound familiar? It is the phrase that Gov. Jack Markell used during the economic crisis of 2008 and beyond. It meant that all Delawareans would have to share in the pain in order lift Delaware out of the economic recession. It is the exact same phrase that Gov. Carney has […]
March 23, 2017 Open Thread
Delaware JobLink site hack puts 200,000 at risk; Delaware schools plan includes 5-star rating system; Delaware native, ex-Phillies manager Dallas Green dies at 82; Mother who lost son to addiction: trying to find help in Delaware was like ‘finding a rose in a snowstorm’; Local governments in Delaware could be prohibited from passing breed specific legislation against pit bulls
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., March 22, 2017
Quite the productive legislative day. Perhaps the first one this year. The House passed Rep. Bentz’ access to TANF bill with only one no vote: Sussex County’s Rich Collins. Sean Matthews scored a two-fer with the passage of his bill to forestall dropping out of school (Briggs King and Yearick voted no, Spiegelman went not […]
March 22, 2017 Open Thread
Christina and Sanctuary status, Red-light refund, Vaughn warden reassigned, New Castle County names its first African American police chief
General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., March 21, 2017
16 tons of bullshit and whaddayaget? Another day older and $35.6 million deeper in debt. The budget hole is up to $386 mill and counting. Hey, I’ve got an idea. Why not do a property tax revision on Delaware properties owned by those who do not officially reside in Delaware? And, of course, propose two […]
March 21, 2017 Open Thread
Funeral assistance for firefighters, Man passes out at Mickey Ds for 3rd DUI, Delaware lawmakers look to encourage attendance, Denn sues Newark landlords over fraud claims, Kent County Levy Court commissioner election set for Tuesday
First Day of Spring Open Thread
Siegel Jewish center rally, Police using drones, Prison reform, Gun Industry in Delaware
March 18, 2017 Open Thread: Beach Edition
Rehoboth Beach fire, tent, canopy ban passes (link) Rehoboth City Hall will have spectacular views (link) $1 million Bethany fire is still under investigation (link)
St. Patrick’s Day Open Thread
Denn and Drug laws, Tax Hikes for Wilmington, Prison Guards Upset, List of Breweries in Delaware
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