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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 9, 2021

By El Somnambulo June 9, 202129 Comments

Pity The Poor Rethuglican. A couple of years ago, Speaker Pete cut a deal with them rather than work with his own caucus. The result? A special 'training wage' and…

State Rep/Ex-Cop Steve Smyk Implicated In Sex Discrimination/Harassment Suit

By El Somnambulo June 8, 202117 Comments

Far be it from me to sensationalize allegations pertaining to any of the cop-legislators in Dover (he lied), but this case promises to be Sensational. It features Steve Smyk (rhymes…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 8, 2021

By El Somnambulo June 8, 202113 Comments

It's official. Matt Bittle is the best legislative beat reporter I've seen during my years of working for/following the General Assembly. Chad Livengood was the best investigative reporter, but you…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, June 5, 2021

By El Somnambulo June 5, 2021

Federal Judge Strikes Down Cali's Assault Weapons Ban. Calls the AR-15 assault rifle '...a perfect combination of home defense weapon and homeland defense equipment.” One of Dubya's judges. Sinema Supporter:…

DL Open Thread: Friday, June 4, 2021

By El Somnambulo June 4, 202112 Comments

The Second Amendment And Slavery: Perfect Together? Worthy of a REV podcast...here's the gist of this historian's argument: In her new book, The Second: Race and Guns in a Fatally…

DL Open Thread For May 29, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 29, 20214 Comments

DOJ Asks Judge To Toss Lawsuit Against Trump And Barr For Violent Clearing Of Lafayette Square. Seriously, WTF? Trump and other U.S. officials are immune from civil lawsuits over police…

DL Open Thread For Friday, May 28, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 28, 202111 Comments

Kathy McGuiness Crosses That Ethical Line. Again. When you're an elected official, it's bad form to announce a supposed new initiative AND solicit campaign funds in the same e-mail. But…

The General Assembly Is Not In Session, HOWEVER…

By El Somnambulo May 25, 20216 Comments

...these might be the two most important weeks of the entire legislative year. Why? Because ALL of the money committees are doing final markups of their proposals. Meaning, if there…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, May 20, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 20, 20213 Comments

The Big News? Sen. Darius Brown showed up for (virtual) work today. Rumors that he wolfed down leftovers from Taverna Rustic Italian Restaurant during Session have so far not been…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 19, 202118 Comments

A decided mixed bag yesterday. The bad news first. HB 30 (Bolden), which would move primaries from September to April, breezed through the House with only four no votes (Bennett,…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 18, 20219 Comments

Congrats to the House Cop Cabal! Congrats to John Carney! Congrats to every Delaware cop! Congrats to Cop-turned-Rep-turned-sellout of his constituents Franklin Cooke! You all succeeded in your yearlong mission…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, May 13, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 13, 20211 Comment

Let's see if I've got this straight. According to Matt Bittle's story on the committee hearing for SB 108, prime sponsor Sen. Bryant Richardson whined that he had a conflict…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

By El Somnambulo May 12, 20219 Comments

I'm really enjoying Matt Bittle's blow-by-blow descriptions of the gun control hearings. He lets the witnesses speak for themselves. He's worth the subscription, which is why I have one. The…