Can anyone tell me what fiscal year it is? Are we still FY2017 here in Delaware? Because our legislators got a 72 hour extension to pass a budget. Having seen the action last night/this morning, it seems like insurmountable odds. But compromise they must. Or they ALL face the wrath of Delaware citizens. Especially if the state winds up closing like New Jersey did today.
The mood was VERY somber over there yesterday. I spent more time in the House than the Senate, but even that was minimal. Most of the evening both parties were in Caucus chewing the fat about the budget. Governor Carney stayed in his office for the most part. I did see him grabbing a smoothie in front of Legislative Hall. But if we want to talk about waste, how about not leaving about 30 boxes of uneaten pizza in the meeting room next to the House chamber! I did snag a couple of pieces. I didn’t wait in the HUGE line for ice cream though. What else do lobbyists and legislators have to do while their leaders are
So the legislators have to come in tomorrow, on a Sunday. And I will predict Monday as well. On social media, the blame game is getting tossed around on both sides. Lots of folks want to throw darts at Andria Bennett for voting no on the personal income tax bill but everyone knows it doesn’t matter because it was NEVER going to pass in the Senate. I understand her intent and respect her for that. But with ten Republicans in the Senate that baby wasn’t going anywhere!
Saw tons of people there. Had lots of good conversations. Lots of laughs and joking around. But for the most part, it was an endless night of waiting. And hearing the bell to get the legislators back in their chambers. An endless ring. It almost drove one of my friends insane. She wasn’t used to it. You become numb to it after a while. Ding. Ding. Ding. Anyone who has spent even a bit of time there knows exactly what I’m talking about.
I won’t be heading over there while they hash all this out. It is anyone’s guess what happens next. I heard many times, from many people “I think they got a deal”, but until it is written down and voted on it means squat. So while the rest of the state waits in breathless anticipation of when we are going to get a budget, I’m going to kick back and relax. Watch the sunset, take walks, have some fun, and just breathe. I’m still blogging, just not spending more time than I have to watching elected officials figure it out.
The Season Of Myths 