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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: Saturday, March 27, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 27, 20212 Comments

Moscow Mitch Loses Kentucky Smelting Plant. Sad: In 2019, Rusal announced its commitment to invest $200 million in the plant, which stirred up criticism as the decision came shortly after…

DL Open Thread: Friday, March 26, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 26, 20215 Comments

Georgia Passes Unfathomably Racist Voter Suppression Laws. As anti-democratic as it gets. Stop minorities from voting, hang on to power. Will Krysten Sinema and Joe Manchin stand with these blatant…

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…

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…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, March 20, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 20, 202111 Comments

Know Your Violent Insurrectionists: Christopher John Worrell. Jennifer Marie Heinl. Jeffrey McKellop. I'm really enjoying these profiles by PvtJarHead in Daily Kos. TN Rethugs Rally To Save Bust Of Notorious…

DL Open Thread: Friday, March 19, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 19, 20219 Comments

A New Rethug Election-Stealing Trick. Find someone with a similar name to the D, prop 'em up with dark money, steal election. Rethugs Sue B/C...They Can't Use State Stimulus Funds…

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…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, March 13, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 13, 20215 Comments

Kentucky Senate Outlaws Saying Something That Might Hurt Cops' Feelings: Kentucky’s Republican-majority Senate on Thursday moved forward a bill that would make it easier to arrest protesters for insulting a…

DL Open Thread: Friday, March 12, 2021

By El Somnambulo March 12, 20215 Comments

Dominion Just Might Win All Those Lawsuits. Can you say 'proof of damages'? In case you're wondering who Dominion is suing, wonder no more. There will be more. Sen. Rick…