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• Power Dynamics & Special Session Recap

  Episode Notes Hear how some of the discussion went in Tuesday's special session. The bills that were passed were expected, but some amendments did make it in that were pleasant surprises. Most of this episode is spent wishing that our legislators spent more time using their power responsibly and less time demanding obedience. Links Spotlight article - State lawmakers ease residential property tax burden in testy special session Watch the recording of the House session Watch the recording of the Senate session Questions? Email: [email protected]

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• Special Sessions & Property Taxes

  Episode Notes What's a special session, and why is it happening today? Which bills will be considered, and which won't, and what is the difference? We'll go over all of that and more for you today. Bonus content: data is beautiful and we can get more of it. Links Spotlight Delaware Special Session Live Blog -- the best way to catch up on what is happening or has happened in Aug 12th's special session State Constitution - Time and frequency of sessions State Constitution - Governance of revenue Spotlight article - After property tax outcry, leading lawmakers focus on three bills for special session Urban3 - Financial assessments for cities, towns, counties, and municipalities Land value tax links State Constitution - Land value tax ban Strong Towns article - Big Box Stores: Core Insights Strong Towns article - Big box stores are costing our cities far more than we ever imagined Video - Is a Land Value Tax the Best Option? - Chuck from Strong Towns

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• Data Center Hogs & How to Run for Office

  Episode Notes We cover a few news items, including a bill to protect medical providers in Delaware from being sued based on other states' laws. We dig a little deeper behind the company that wants to build a data center in New Castle County, as it would impact our electric bills but we wouldn't get any of benefit from the billions of dollars it may generate for its owners. We also look at the process of running for office and being a first-time legislator, and give some tips on how to look into running for office. Data Center Town Hall Thursday, July 24th, 5:30pm Delaware City Fire Hall Form to submit questions to Data Center Town Hall Links Campaign to replace Rep. Parker Selby heats up between two educators Proposed Delaware data center’s energy needs would dwarf all state households AI Tech CEOs are lying to you - listen to just the first 15 minutes to understand how bad data centers are for all of us Why the true water footprint of AI is so elusive Latest Delaware City Refinery emissions prompt investigation, ongoing questions AI data centers could make your electric bill go up by 70% Jack Kemp Foundation Leadership Awards Delaware Department of Elections Run For Something Network Delaware Change Agent Journey Delaware Working Families Party contact form to request training Day in the Life of a Legislator: State Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton

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• Summary & Crashout

  Episode Notes Where are they now, legislative edition. What happened to the bills we've talked about this year? How are we feeling? There's some extra philosophizing in this episode, because that's the mood of the moment. But also some yelling. And the word "flabbergasted" is used. Links 2025 Session Legislative Report - DE WFP End of Session Live Blog - Spotlight Delaware

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• Philosophizing & Politician Speak

  Episode Notes We get through most of the notable bills being heard on the House and Senate floor on Tuesday June 24th in 15 minutes. Then we get into it with a recap of the lead paint remediation bill's committee hearing, in preparation for it being heard on the House floor on Tuesday as well. After some light philosophizing, we lightly laugh at a Senator's spin of one of his bills. To submit corrections or questions, email: [email protected] Note: the sound quality is a bit off, I apologize. This will tighten up! Session is almost over, and then episodes will be more planned out for a while. The rest of the summer into the fall will be a series of deep dives on different processes, legislators, and of course bills we've seen fall short of passing.

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