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.

Spotlight article - State lawmakers ease residential property tax burden in testy special session

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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.

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

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

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.

Thursday, July 24th, 5:30pm Delaware City Fire Hall

Form to submit questions to Data Center Town Hall

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• Latest Delaware City Refinery emissions prompt investigation, ongoing questions

• AI data centers could make your electric bill go up by 70%
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• Delaware Working Families Party contact form to request training
• Day in the Life of a Legislator: State Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton