Welcome to the Blogosphere, Gov. Markell

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Today, Governor Markell launched his new blog. His first post is titled Dedicated to You: Amazing and Awe-Inspiring and it details some of the heroics of state workers during the storm. Right on cue, a commenter identifying themselves as "Employee" made this comment:
It’s so nice to hear about how hard my fellow employees work. However, you forget to mention the money we have lost, and the benefits that some of us don’t have. I have been working for the state for over two years with no raise, a pay cut, and no benefits.

Who Will Run and How Do They Stack Up?

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With Beau Biden's withdrawal from the Senate race yesterday, we have a lot of scrambling going on. Let's discuss the pros and cons of each of the prospective Democratic candidates. First, let's dispense with Lt. Governor Matt Denn. I spoke to him yesterday. He isn't going to run. His two kids come first in his life, and not seeing them for days at a time would be an abdication of his most important role. But let me say for the record, he would be my first choice.

Delaware and 10 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States in Pact to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fuels

This was announced on 12/30 -- sorry for the delay is seeing this! You can see the entire Press Release here. The key info: Gov. Jack Markell joined the governors of 10 other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states today in announcing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the states that underscores their commitment toward developing a regional Low Carbon Fuel Standard in a regional effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fuels for vehicles and other uses.

Governor Markell Discusses Delaware as a Wind Energy Hub

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Governor Markell addressed the AWEA's Offhsore Wind Workshop a few weeks back, highlighting his plans to make Delaware a hub of offshore wind energy expertise and manufacturing. We've been enthusiastic about this previously, and we're still enthusiastic. Starting with the U of D really evolving as a major research center for applied alternate energy strategies, to the Bluewater Wind effort, to work to manufacture components here there is great groundwork to grow a real next generation piece of the economy right here.

Okay. Mike Castle is our Next Senator. It has been decided on high.

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All the signs are pointing to a Castle Senate run and I appears that the fix is in. Just check out the Newark Post coverage of the AMTRACK stimulus event:
The Amtrak Bear Car Shops took time out to celebrate the completion of the first passenger car to be rebuilt with stimulus funds. Sen. Thomas Carper, Gov. Jack Markell and U.S. Rep. Mike Castle joined Amtrak CEO Joseph Boardman and employees at the sprawling complex off Route 40 to tour the rebuilt car that was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

UPDATED: WDEL 1150AM 1pm to 4pm / July 13th – 17th – Be there

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UPDATE: I have to urge everyone to tune in and listen to Matt Denn this afternoon. The guy is funny as hell and very unguarded for a politician. He is also a sports nut (but hates hockey with a white hot passion) so he might be able to answer any Philly sports questions that are nagging at you provided they are not about hockey. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Normally at that time and channel, the airwaves are being polluted by the execrable Rick Jensen. However, with Jensen having puss drained out of the growth on his back this week, the show looks promising.
Monday (7/13) – Delaware Lt. Gov. Matt Denn Tuesday (7/14) – Tyler Nixon, Libertarian Party of Del. Wednesday (7/15) – Del. State Rep. Deborah Hudson, former State Senator Charlie Copeland & Republican Party of Delaware chairman Tom Ross Thursday (7/16) – Delaware Governor Jack Markell Friday (7/17) – Wilmington Mayor Jim Baker

Bell to Bell

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I've been trying to write a post about the Delaware Education Association's Bell to Bell Week and I've been stimied. Teachers throughout Delaware (except Delmar --- thanks News Journal) are…