Delaware

The Big Story:  Hospital Lobbyists Likely To Swarm Leg Hall Today. There's only one bill of note on either Agenda today.  But, since it's a stick in the eye of…

Looks like a 'just the facts, ma'am' edition today.  Largely b/c there are a lot of facts to plow through.  Don't worry, we'll insert some levity/snark into the proceedings. Here…

A couple of notable leftovers from last Thursday's session: HS 2/HB 13(Phillips), which 'requires the Director of the Sustainable Energy Utility to administer a program to provide financial assistance to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…