Delaware

The big news? The marijuana legalization bill made it out of committee, to my surprise. However, the time for celebration could well be short-lived. Previous legislation was defeated. Not because…

With very little fanfare, legislation legalizing and regulating the sale of marijuana has been scheduled for its committee hearing today.  The House Revenue & Finance Committee will meet at 2:30…

After a pretty successful election in 2018, the last thing I expected was that progressives would go into June playing defense. But that's where we are as this abysmal legislative…

Backwards reels the mind. You just have to read this article about Park City Kathy refusing, refusing, to do her job. Says she doesn't have the resources, so agencies will…

8-Ball sez: "Signs Point To Yes": https://news.delaware.gov/2019/05/17/doj-seeks-outside-counsel-expertise-for-environmental-investigation-and-possible-legal-action/ The Department Of Natural Resources & Environmental Control has long since signaled that 'environmental control' means controlling the application of Delaware's environmental laws…

Some things I can just not make up: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2019/05/17/delaware-correctional-officers-investigated-harassing-teacher-claims/3674060002/ Check out this excerpt: Four off-duty prison guards having a barbecue at Glasgow park for National Correctional Officer Appreciation Week allegedly…

This General Assembly has jumped the shark.  Amoral leadership plus some new members coming up short. It's become difficult to write about this group of underachievers, but I figure that…

The bad news: Nicole Poore is still in leadership.  The good news: Bryan Townsend is still in leadership. The public betrayal by Prevaricator-Pro-Tem Dave McBride and Nicole Poore will not…

If you haven't already, read this screed before proceeding. Allow me to focus on the stated rationale from both Senators McBride and Poore as to why they broke their public…

“At this time, we are not planning to, or I’m not planning to (send the gun bills to the floor), because we do not have the support of the caucus...I…