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Payday Loans Bill Passes State House

By nemski May 2, 20127 Comments

HB 289, limiting citizens to a max of 5 payday loans of $1000 in a 12-month period, passed the Delaware State House on a vote of 26-7.

Scott Uses Facebook and Twitter to Announce Social Media Protection

By nemski May 2, 201213 Comments

On Facebook and Twitter, State Representative Darryl Scott (D – Dover) announced that he has introduced legislation that will not allow employers, potential employers or school officials to ask people for their social media login login and password information.

Delaware General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 28, 2011

By El Somnambulo June 28, 20111 Comment

As we move into the last week of this session, here is what absolutely must happen in the next three days: * The Budget Bill, already passed in the House,…

Delaware’s Budget Mess

By Unstable Isotope February 1, 201110 Comments

Today's News Journal takes a look at the hard part of the budget - reducing pension and Medicaid costs.

Governor’s State of the State Address Open Thread

By cassandra_m January 20, 201120 Comments

Governor Jack Markell will be delivering the yearly State of the State address from Leg Hall starting at 2pm today.

Sad News: Rep. Hazel Plant Has Died

By Unstable Isotope November 24, 201017 Comments

The governor's office has announced that former state Representative Hazel Plant has died.

Jim Westhoff’s Opponent…In His Own Words

By El Somnambulo October 12, 20109 Comments

Never thought I'd see someone from Sussex County actually make Charlie West seem...articulate. Then again, never saw Jim Westhoff's opponent, Dave Wilson, before. Check out this video of Wilson, and…

Blogging the House: The Final Chapter

By El Somnambulo June 30, 20109 Comments

House is back in session. I'm starting this at 7:45 p.m. and will continue until I and/or the wine hold out. House is considering SB 228(McDowell). Gerald Pepper of the…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 10, 2010

By El Somnambulo June 10, 201012 Comments

Following yesterday's session, Big Brother will have an even tighter hold on your wallet. You'll now pay $110 instead of $75 for a red light violation caught on camera, courtesy…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrapup/Pre-Game Show-Thurs., April 29, 2010

By El Somnambulo April 29, 201011 Comments

The Big News-Universal Recycling on Today's Senate Agenda SB 234(McBride) is first on today's Senate Agenda. Why is this important? As always, Tommywonk explains it all for us. As he…

Political Hot Stove Chatter-Delaware General Assembly Edition

By El Somnambulo April 28, 201047 Comments

Lotsa stuff percolating on the stove. Let's try to bring 'em to a boil... 1. Democratic Primary for Oberle Seat Two D's have filed in the race to succeed retiring…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Report-Wed., April 28, 2010

By El Somnambulo April 28, 20101 Comment

The Insurance Commissioner got her free pass and the Rethugs in the House reemerged as the 'Daddy' Party. Just another day in Dover. Mike Barbieri's common-sense bill that eliminates mandatory…

Delaware General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, April 27, 2010

By El Somnambulo April 27, 20104 Comments

First, allow me to apologize for the lack of a 'Post-Game/Pre-Game' feature last Thursday. Had a surgical procedure and was out of commission. Pleased to report that I can finally…