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DL Open Thread Sunday, April 18, 2021

By Alby April 18, 20213 Comments

Why do so many Central Americans seek asylum in the United States? Because so many U.S. guns have migrated to Mexico and Central America. Officials estimate about 2 million guns…

DL Open Thread: Friday, April 9, 2021

By El Somnambulo April 9, 20219 Comments

Two ex-NFL Players, Two Mass Shootings. Philip Adams. Travis Rudolph. Uh, brain trauma, much? From the Adams article: At least five people are dead, including two children, in what police…

DL Open Thread Thursday, April 8, 2021

By Alby April 8, 20215 Comments

Delaware Republicans are shitting themselves over the inability of ammosexuals to intimidate lawmakers with the General Assembly meeting via Zoom, so they're demanding a return to in-person sessions. Rep. Tim…

Memo To These Legislators: Support The $15 Minimum Wage

By El Somnambulo April 6, 20217 Comments

If there ever has been an issue that should unite all Democratic legislators, it is the $15 minimum wage. SB 15 passed the Senate, and all Democratic senators voted for…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, March 31, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 31, 20218 Comments

The Senate is rolling out the legislative artillery, beginning today. Two gun control bills, SB 3 (Lockman) and SB 6 (Sokola), will be considered in the Senate Judiciary Committee today,…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, March 30, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 30, 20216 Comments

Since this is the last week before a two-week break for the Easter holidays, look for bills that the two houses want to get to the Governor quickly to receive…

DL Open Thread Monday, March 29, 2021

By Alby March 29, 20216 Comments

Dildo-headed capitalist Jeff Bezos is personally behind the company's recent shitty behavior toward its critics. He issued a "broad mandate" to executives to fight back. Hey, it worked last time…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, March 25, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 25, 20216 Comments

We're seeing the forces arrayed against progressive legislation flexing their muscles. The Democratic forces. The keys remain John Carney and Speaker Pete. Carney acts like he's not really paying attention…

DL Open Thread Thursday, March 25, 2021

By Alby March 25, 20212 Comments

I don't know if you've noticed, but ever since The Last Guy left DC the news has lacked the crisis-a-minute pace it maintained for four years. Say what you want…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, March 24, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 24, 202116 Comments

Tuesday's Activity Report. You will note that HB 88 (K. Williams) cleared the Business Lapdog Committee. There was one unfavorable vote on the move to eliminate the training and teen…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, March 23, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 23, 20216 Comments

But first, a quick look back at a productive legislative session that took place on March 18. These bills passed and moved across the Hall to the opposite chambers: SB…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, March 18, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 18, 20217 Comments

Today is $15 Minimum Wage Day in the Senate. SB 15 (Walsh) cleared the Senate Labor Committee yesterday, and is the first item on today's Senate Agenda. I predict 14-7,…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., March 17, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 17, 20213 Comments

The Big News: SB 15, the $15 Minimum Wage bill, will be heard in committee today, and has been placed on tomorrow's Senate Agenda. All 14 Senate Democratic senators are…