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DL Open Thread: Friday, March 27, 2026

By El Somnambulo March 27, 2026

Personal To Mike Houghton: You're Embarrassing Yourself: Delaware state lawmakers and others are voicing concern about Gov. Matt Meyer’s sudden firing of former Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council chair…

Delaware Political Weekly: Week Ending March 26, 2026

By El Somnambulo March 27, 2026

1. Check Out This Prospective D Candidate In RD 23! This is the Newark-area district currently represented by Mara Gorman, who is running for SD 8, where President Pro-Tem Dave…

New Poll: Who’s Next?

By Alby March 26, 2026

As Trump's polling numbers keep dropping, it's only a matter of time until somebody gets the blame. Who do you think will be the next sacrificial bootlicker to walk the…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, March 26, 2026

By El Somnambulo March 26, 2026

Here's yesterday's Session Activity Report. The Senate passed some non-controversial bills and approved several gubernatorial nominations. Here is today's Senate Agenda. Highlight(s): SS1/SB 181(Seigfried): ...prohibits certain actions regarding the sale…

Song of the Day 3/26: Daryl Hall & John Oates, “Out of Touch”

By Alby March 26, 2026

Want to know why Donald Trump thinks the U.S. is winning its war of choice in Iran? Look no further. Each day since the start of the war in Iran,…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, March 26, 2026

By El Somnambulo March 26, 2026

What's Wrong With This Article?: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s administration has been touting the growth of corporate incorporations in the state of Delaware, particularly since last year’s tax law overhaul.…

Song of the Day 3/25: Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez, “Red Dog Tracks”

By Alby March 25, 2026

Songwriter Chip Taylor, the younger brother of actor Jon Voight, died Monday, two days after his 86th birthday. All the obituaries lead with "Wild Thing," the most iconic song in…

DL Open Thread Wednesday, March 25, 2026

By Alby March 25, 2026

New Castle County residents should brace for a tax increase. County Executive Marcus Henry proposed a 17.2% hike of the property tax rate to the county council last night. The…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., March 25, 2026

By El Somnambulo March 25, 2026

A productive day in Dover, but with work on the bill I was most interested in left undone. The bill? This one. The bill 'prohibits the State, a unit of…

Song of the Day 3/24: Hank Williams, “(I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle”

By Alby March 24, 2026

Guest post by Nathan Arizona Trains and prison have always been favored subjects in country music. The train whistle calls to farm boys who long to ramble or need to…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

By El Somnambulo March 24, 2026

A strong House Agenda highlights today's session. Meaning, we'll start with the Senate Agenda. Only one bill of note, and it's likely non-controversial. SB 247 (Mantzavinos) 'clarifies that counties and…

DL Open Thread: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

By El Somnambulo March 24, 2026

Former State Senator Nancy Cook Has Passed Away. No legislator exercised more control over Delaware's annual budgeting process than Nancy Cook. For decades. Making her one of the most influential…

Song of the Day 3/23: Incubus, “Megalomaniac”

By Alby March 23, 2026

Predicting Donald Trump's behavior is fairly easy: Just ask yourself, "What would an asshole do?" Robert Mueller – a Republican, mind you – dies? Anyone else would heed the advice,…