Once Again, The Delaware Chamber Of Commerce Comes Out Against Everything Good
Tip of the Sombrero to one of my fave spies, who has provided two great items this week alone. Proving that I can cut-and-paste with the best of them: This…
Delaware Political Weekly: April 12-18, 2024
1. BHL Finally On Ballot. Looks like it's gonna be a three-way primary. Is anybody anywhere in a position to know going to provide the real information on all of…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., April 18, 2024
The Big Story: State Rep. Sophie Phillips is my new legislative hero. In her first term, she's already demonstrated her willingness to take on challenging, but essential, battles. She has…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., April 17, 2024
OK, I lied. And/or was misinformed. Turns out that House committees don't have to consider bills within 12 legislative days of being assigned to committee. I don't know whether this…
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Two Big Stories To Kick Off This Post-Easter Session: 1. Will the General Assembly Stop Windfalls For Retired Legislators, And Potentially Themselves, Down The Line? 2. The General Assembly Has…
Delaware Political Weekly: April 5-11, 2024
1. Three-Way In RD 14. No, we're not talking about any shenanigans between Lopez, McGuiness, and Speaker Pete. Although you're welcome to. We are talking KMG entering the RD 14…
Comment Rescue: Retired Legislators To Get Windfall
Will the General Assembly act to stop this? They absolutely should. Mediawatch spotted this Karl Baker article for us: https://spotlightdelaware.org/2024/04/04/delaware-legislative-pension-snafu/ This should clear up the mess we find ourselves in:…
Delaware Political Weekly: March 29-April 4, 2024
1. BHL AWOL. SOL? She's apparently trying to still raise money. But, she's been missing campaign events, including a Suxco Candidates' Forum. She also missed a recent event in the…
Bob Marshall: An Appreciation
When I went to work for the Delaware State Senate in 1985, all I knew about Bob Marshall was what I had been told--he was the nephew of Wilmington City…
Delaware Political Weekly: March 22-28, 2024
1. Matt Meyer Files For Governor. He's now on the primary ballot. So is Collin O'Mara. So is--that's it, so far. Will Bethany file? If so, when? I'm calling it--that…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Big Story is: "There's (Figurative) Blood On The Floor At Leg Hall". You (and I) just knew that the Hall would be swarming with hospital execs and healthcare providers…
COMMENT RESCUE: State Auditor Determines That The Finances Of The Division Of Unemployment Insurance Are…
UNAUDITABLE. Liberal Geek posted the following: Auditor York is gettin’ stuff done. And WTF is going on at the Unemployment Insurance office at DOL. Sheesh. https://auditor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/209/2024/03/DOLUI-Final-Report.pdf WTF, indeed. As in:…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., March 27, 2024
Today's Big Story is: We gotta whole lot of great bills scheduled for committee hearings today! Yes, worthy of that explanation point. One of the best groups of bills in…