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General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., April 4, 2017

By El Somnambulo April 4, 20179 Comments

The vast suckitude of Gov. Carney's budget proposal becomes more obvious every day. Slash direct education spending to the schools? Shared sacrifice? There is nothing 'Democratic' about this budget. It…

April 4, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski April 4, 20171 Comment

24-year-old shot in Wilmington Monday; Colonial takes another shot at referendum, warns of cuts; As Joyner-Francis trial opens, emotions laid bare; Newark City Council names interim city manager, but no other details; U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary visits with First State veterans, shares priorities; Dover PAL making major impact with youth

Coons to Support Filibuster

By nemski April 3, 201710 Comments

Coons to support the filibuster of Gorusch. BTW, Chris, you don't get extra credit for finally doing your job.

Take the Gas Money and Run

By nemski April 3, 20172 Comments

There's a constitutional amendment making the rounds to make it more difficult for the Delaware state legislature to siphon money from the Transporportation Trust Fund. Seems like a no-brainer, but is it?

It’s Call Chris Coons Week

By El Somnambulo April 3, 20175 Comments

Delaware's Senator Chris Coons could well hold the key to the success or failure of the filibuster against Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. He could determine whether the nominee of…

April 3, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski April 3, 20174 Comments

Wilmington police seek suspects in city's 51st and 52nd shootings of 2017; AAA: Summer gas switch costing you more at the pump; Delaware man killed by trooper on NJ Turnpike identified; Wild turkey rebounding in Delaware

Weekend Open Thread

By nemski April 1, 201710 Comments

Did DelDOT hide reason for $4 million project?; Trial opens Monday in deadly Howard High assault; Ex-Phils skipper Dallas Green to be memorialized in native Delaware Saturday; Local malls may need makeovers to stay competitive

March 31, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski March 31, 201711 Comments

Gov. John Carney: Fix budget, update Coastal Zone Act; Suspect killed by NCCo police shot earlier by Phila. cop; Delaware legislators say they have votes to legalize pot; Working group to consider future of Wilmington's Baynard Stadium

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., March 30, 2017

By El Somnambulo March 30, 20172 Comments

Time stands still this afternoon at 2:30 as John Carney applies his monotone to his monochromatic budget address in the Senate Chamber. It must be said again: Carney's lack of…

March 30, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski March 30, 20171 Comment

Delaware correctional officer pension boost proposed; Report: 41% of Delaware graduates not ready for college; Joe Biden honors late son Beau's legacy; Legislative bills could pave way for Dover Mall road

March 29, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski March 29, 20173 Comments

Delaware immigrants perceive greater threat; NCCo Executive Matt Meyer: No tax hike in coming year; Delaware bill pushes changes to charter school rules; Man shot in the head Tuesday afternoon in Wilmington; Steele named Indian River superintendent;

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., March 28, 2017

By El Somnambulo March 28, 20178 Comments

So, it turns out that the killing of the death penalty was not final. When the Delaware Supreme Court held that the statute was unconstitutional, it was like waving a…

March 28, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski March 28, 2017

Police scramble to find cause of rash of heroin overdoses; No cause yet in large Wilmington fire; Ospreys arrive back in Delaware; State ESSA plan nears completion, concerns about 5-star rating system linger; Goal of Newark Train station is to connect Philly-to-DC