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Carney Channels Trump’s Mick Mulvaney

By nemski March 24, 201712 Comments

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

By nemski March 24, 20171 Comment

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

By El Somnambulo March 23, 201713 Comments

"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…

March 23, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski March 23, 2017

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

By El Somnambulo March 22, 20172 Comments

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…

March 22, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski March 22, 2017

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

By El Somnambulo March 21, 20172 Comments

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. …

March 21, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski March 21, 2017

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

By nemski March 20, 20172 Comments

Siegel Jewish center rally, Police using drones, Prison reform, Gun Industry in Delaware

March 18, 2017 Open Thread: Beach Edition

By nemski March 18, 20179 Comments

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)

March 16, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski March 16, 20171 Comment

Fuel efficiency, DNREC chief approved, Ice Missiles, Widow of murdered correctional officer refuses meeting with Carney, A.I. duPont boys basketball team

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Weds., March 15, 2017

By El Somnambulo March 15, 20179 Comments

So many questions. Will John Carney propose a budget before or after his Endless Coffee Klatch Tour? It now extends into late April. The tour, that is. What, if any, proposals will members of the General Assembly introduce to close the $350 million budget gap? Will Jellyfish John permit Sen. Nicole Poore to singlehandedly end the term of Patrice Gilliam-Johnson as Secretary of Labor?