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Kowalko Announcement Today

By liberalgeek August 23, 20101 Comment

John Kowalko, the Democratic candidate in the 25th District, will announce his candidacy at 11:00 AM at the Newark Senior Center. Come on out to hear John give 'em hell.

Kowalko Addresses Toxic Chemical Reform

By liberalgeek July 31, 20106 Comments

If you didn't get a chance to read the Jeff Montgomery articles on tainted groundwater, put down that glass of water and read it now. Seriously, put down the water. …

Kowalko Takes on Delmarva About Smart Meters

By liberalgeek June 9, 20103 Comments

Next Wednesday, John Kowalko's House Energy Committee will conduct a hearing to investigate the cost structure being used by Delmarva Power to install "smart meters" in homes in Delaware. In…

Guest Post: A Eulogy for Chris White

By liberalgeek April 23, 201017 Comments

From Representative John Kowalko (D-Newark): I’ve known Chris White for over four years, working with him intimately over a nine month period to produce the Foreclosure Mediation Program. No one brought more knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication to crafting the successful creation of that program and, simply put, it probably would not exist today without Chris.

Healthcare NOW!

By liberalgeek February 21, 201046 Comments

On Friday, I was able to leave work a little early and visit a healthcare rally held in Newark. The event was a stop on an 8 day march from Philadelphia to Washington. The march is called The March for Melanie in honor of an activist from Philadelphia, Melanie Shouse, that recently lost her battle with breast cancer. Melanie's death certificate certainly said that the cause of death was breast Cancer, but it was just as much caused by a lack of healthcare.

Who Will Run and How Do They Stack Up?

By liberalgeek January 26, 201034 Comments

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.

Kowalko Fundraiser Reminder

By liberalgeek November 10, 20092 Comments

Don't forget about the John Kowalko fundraiser this Friday in Newark.

25th District State Representative John Kowalko Featuring the delectable cuisine of Michael Gritz, Master of the Meatball and Marinara Friday, November 13th, 2009 6:00-9:00 PM Universal Unitarian Fellowship of Newark 420 Willa Rd. Newark, De $25 per person, $200 per table

Spending Your Money Smartly

By liberalgeek October 19, 200913 Comments

There are some upcoming events that Democrats and Liberals should consider spending their hard-earned money to support. On November 10th, The Delaware Democratic Party is hosting their annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at the Chase Center on the Waterfront in Wilmington. On November 13th is a fundraising dinner for the 25th districts state representative (and the top progressive in the house) John Kowalko.

Kowalko on TV Tonight

By liberalgeek September 25, 20091 Comment

This evening, WHYY debuts their new Delaware-oriented news magazine "First". This is apparently a replacement for their daily "news no one watches." On the debut episode, John Kowalko is featured…

Guest Post: Kowalko’s Open Letter to Delaware’s Delegation

By liberalgeek September 24, 200913 Comments

Dear Senators Carper, Kauffman and Congressman Castle, As a Delaware State legislator whose focus and efforts are dedicated to the best interests of all Delawareans just as your efforts have always been focused, I am writing you to ask you to reconsider the consequences of your vote to cut-off “housing and community grant funding” to ACORN.