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Balcony Solar and Why Your Electric Bill is so High
A new bill in Dover would allow plug-in “balcony solar” panels that promise small monthly savings with little oversight. But beneath the appeal lies a larger problem. Delaware’s rising electric bills are not caused by a lack of rooftop panels — they stem from capacity shortages, policy-driven market distortions, and growing infrastructure costs. Balcony solar may trim a bill slightly, but it does not fix the reliability and pricing pressures reshaping Delaware’s energy future
John Nichols and David R. Legates, Ph.D.
Feb 265 min read


Delaware Health Care Supply Needs Competition
“I can’t get an appointment until next month.” Delaware families hear this too often. Long waits for primary care, specialists, and procedures aren’t random — they’re the result of policies that restrict competition and limit healthcare supply. Delaware’s Certificate-of-Need law creates barriers for new providers, reducing access and choice. It’s time to remove the roadblocks and let competition improve care for patients across our state.
C. D. Casscells, M.D. and Stacie Beck, Ph.D.
Feb 255 min read


Where Offshore Wind Litigation Stands in Delaware
Several court cases challenging Delaware’s offshore wind approvals are actively moving forward. Here is where things stand. Court of Chancery Reviewing SB 159 On February 16, 2026, Sussex County Council and the Town of Fenwick Island filed a major legal brief in the Delaware Court of Chancery challenging SB 159 (Case No. 2025-1478-KSJM). Delaware Court of Chancery, 34 The Circle, Georgetown, DE SB 159 is the law the Delaware General Assembly passed after Sussex County Counci
Michelle Parsons, M.D., CRI Board Chair
Feb 233 min read


Delaware’s 2025 Labor Market Signals Structural Strain
Delaware’s 2025 labor data reveals a troubling paradox: employment rose while unemployment increased. A growing labor force outpaced job creation, leaving more people competing for fewer private-sector jobs. Nearly all employment gains came from healthcare, while manufacturing and other market-driven sectors declined, raising concerns about economic diversity and Delaware’s ability to support an aging population.

Wed, Mar 11Hilton Wilmington/Christiana (Delaware)What does the Constitution mean to those who experienced America at different moments in its history? Representatives of five generations share how civic ideals were formed, challenged, and carried forward in their lifetimes.
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