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Purzycki Silent as 2017 Gets Off to a Deadly Start

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Purzycki Silent as 2017 Gets Off to a Deadly Start

Wilmington is at its deadliest start since 2011 and Purzycki is silent.

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January 13, 2017 Open Thread

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January 13, 2017 Open Thread

Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the FBI is being investigated, The Crimes of SEAL Team 6, hearings galore,Biden calls out Trump, and Rosie O’Donnell(?).

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Markell’s George Bailey Moment

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Markell’s George Bailey Moment

I just threw up in my mouth several times, so you didn’t have to.

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BREAKING: Gov. Markell Submits Final Budget Proposal

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BREAKING: Gov. Markell Submits Final Budget Proposal

Here is the press release: Dover, DE – Governor Jack Markell today unveiled a balanced Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal that promotes increased job and educational opportunities for Delawareans, while maintaining fiscal responsibility that has repeatedly earned the state a AAA rating. The budget appropriates 98 percent of available revenues and sustains a fully funded […]

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Lois Margolet, founder of Capriotti’s, Died

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Lois Margolet, founder of Capriotti’s, Died

Sad news for all the Capriotti’s fans among us, Lois Margolet, one of the founders of Capriotti’s, passed away at the age of 68.

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Lisa Blunt Rochester Becomes Senator of Missouri

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Lisa Blunt Rochester Becomes Senator of Missouri

In a surprise move, Delaware Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester became the newest US Senator for the great state of Missouri.

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., January 12, 2017

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., January 12, 2017

Exciting news! We have our First Agenda of the Year!  There is one bill on it! The bill on this agenda pretty much defines everything you need to know about the General Assembly. It is a House Agenda. It is a House Bill. And, yes, the bill creates a new Special License Plate for veterans.  […]

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January 12, 2017 Open Thread

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January 12, 2017 Open Thread

Donald Trump’s press conference, Philly lawyers setting up an ethical blind trust and Dennis Williams doesn’t know how to use Microsoft Outlook.

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Not An Ad

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Not An Ad

Probably everyone that comes to Delaware Liberal has read The News Journal at some point of their lives. They might not be a subscriber right now, but they are running a new sale that is quite good: $19.99 for one year.

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Delaware United Wants You!

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on January 11, 2017 2 Comments
Delaware United Wants You!

If grassroots progressive politics is your thing, especially when you’re part of a group of real cool energetic volunteers, I’ve got just the opportunity for you. Delaware United is in the house! Who, you may ask, is Delaware United? I suppose I could be churlish (it’s not that much of a stretch) and merely point you […]

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Blevins Joins The Gravy Train

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Blevins Joins The Gravy Train

Sigh. Though former State Senate Pro Tempore Patricia Blevins may be somewhat qualified for the executive director of the state Office of Animal Welfare, this just stinks of the Delaware Way.

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Carney Cashes in On Corporate Welfare

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on January 10, 2017 19 Comments

Check out who is paying for Carney’s Inaugural soiree.  No foreseeable conflicts-of-interest here, nosiree: “Thank you to our Sponsors* Platinum – $10,000 AT&T The Chemours Company, FC, LLC Comcast JP Morgan Chase & Co Morris, James LLP Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell, LLP Saul Ewing LLP Young, Conaway, Stargatt & Taylor Herbert & Patrice Miller […]

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Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., Jan. 10, 2017

Filed in Delaware, Featured by on January 10, 2017 8 Comments

You wouldn’t know it from today’s News-Journal, which used to be a newspaper, but the 149th Delaware General Assembly will convene today for its first session.  Technically, the State Senate met post-election to consider some gubernatorial nominations, but today marks the official start to the two-year session.  The first day invariably consists of ceremony. The […]

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