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Markell’s George Bailey Moment

By nemski January 12, 201729 Comments

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

BREAKING: Gov. Markell Submits Final Budget Proposal

By El Somnambulo January 12, 201719 Comments

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…

Lois Margolet, founder of Capriotti’s, Died

By nemski January 12, 20171 Comment

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.

Lisa Blunt Rochester Becomes Senator of Missouri

By nemski January 12, 20171 Comment

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

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

By El Somnambulo January 12, 20173 Comments

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…

January 12, 2017 Open Thread

By nemski January 12, 201723 Comments

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

Not An Ad

By nemski January 12, 201742 Comments

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.

Delaware United Wants You!

By El Somnambulo January 11, 20172 Comments

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…

Blevins Joins The Gravy Train

By nemski January 11, 201718 Comments

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.

Carney Cashes in On Corporate Welfare

By El Somnambulo January 10, 201719 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…

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

By El Somnambulo January 10, 20178 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…

The Legislative Pipeline Is Open

By El Somnambulo January 9, 201719 Comments

19 bills have been prefiled in the House. Several of which are important bills. Here is the full list. Here are the ones that jump out at me: The Rethugs…

Open Thread – NJ Editorial chides lawmakers on stupid antitax stance

By jason330 January 8, 201712 Comments

The Delaware Democratic Party's "all tax increases are evil" stance is stupid on its face. John Carney is an idiot to begin his term by removing a discussion of common sense tax reform from the mix of possibilities, instead focusing 100% of his energies on cutting services. We need to put something together to help push Rep. John Kowalko's common sense tax recommendations, it is nice to see the NJ waking up to that fact: