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$2 Billion Is A Lot of Money

By nemski April 5, 20171 Comment

The good news is that Delaware has the lowest wage gap between men and women in the US. The bad news is that there's a wage gap.

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: April 5, 2017

By El Somnambulo April 5, 201725 Comments

OK, kids, lube up those finger joints and start making some calls. Here's the deal. HB 109 (Kowalko), which lowers the current tax rate by .05% for each bracket.and creates…

Wilmington program could breed jobs; 500-plus residences eyed for Brandywine Country Club; Rehoboth named top family beach town by TripAdvisor; Federal funding cuts to DHSS would affect thousands of Delawareans

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