Will This Government Shutdown Change Your Health Insurance Rates?
The following article is provided by the Caesar Rodney Institute, a Delaware-based, nonprofit 501(c)(3) public policy research organization. It comes from Dr. Christopher Casscells, Director of CRI's Center for Health Policy, who works to help Delawareans understand how federal and state decis...
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Test Scores Don’t Lie: Delaware’s Literacy and Math Crisis Demands Urgent Reform
Test Scores Don't Lie: Delaware's Literacy and Math Crisis Demands Urgent Reform
New test results confirm that Delaware students are still falling behind
By Nancy Mercante
Founder and president, Citizens for Delaware Schools
Caesar Rodney Institute...
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Delaware Policy Choices Caused the Property Tax Problem
Delaware Policy Choices Caused the Property Tax Problem
By Charlie Copeland
Center for Economic & Fiscal Policy
September 24, 2025
The recent property tax reassessment in New Castle County (NCC) has stirred public debate, with homeowners facing higher tax bills while many...
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HB 145: A Privacy-Protecting Bill that Reinforces the Fourth Amendment in the Digital Age
HB 145: A Privacy-Protecting Bill that Reinforces the Fourth Amendment in the Digital Age
By Charlie Copeland
Center for Economic & Fiscal Policy
July 22, 2025
Although Delaware's regular legislative session ended on June 30, House Bill 1...
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Should Teachers Be Allowed to Choose Their Evaluations?
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Choose Their Evaluations?
SB 165 weakens teacher accountability just as Delaware students fall further behind
By Tanya Hettler, Ph.D.
Center for Education Policy
July 7, 2025
A bill sponsored by Sen. Laura Sturgeon, Senate Bill ...
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Delaware Slipping, Mississippi Rising: A Tale of Two States Changing Places
Delaware Slipping, Mississippi Rising: A Tale of Two States Changing Places
Once ranked higher in education and income, Delaware now trails in key areas—while Mississippi climbs the ranks
By Charlie Copeland
Center for Economic & Fiscal Policy
May 4, 2025
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The Vision Coalition is Failing Delaware Students
The Vision Coalition is Failing Delaware Students
By Tanya Hettler, Ph.D.
Center for Education Policy
May 4, 2025
Delaware is in the middle of a "literacy crisis" as both Delaware's Governor Meyer and Education Secretary Marten have acknowl...
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Fixing Delaware’s Budget: Smart Solutions for Growth
Fixing Delaware’s Budget: Smart Solutions for Growth
By Charlie Copeland
Center for Economic & Fiscal Policy
March 5, 2025
Delaware faces a growing budget crisis—rising costs, demographic shifts and slow economic growth threaten the state&rsquo...
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An Open Letter to Governor Meyer: Money Isn’t the Answer
An Open Letter to Governor Meyer: Money Isn’t the Answer
By Tanya Hettler, PhD
Center for Education Policy
February 13, 2025
I have carefully read your education plan for Delaware multiple times. There are several aspects of your plan that I think would be...
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Delaware Legacies: Caesar Rodney vs. Joe Biden
Delaware Legacies: Caesar Rodney vs. Joe Biden
By Charlie Copeland, Director
Caesar Rodney Institute
January 14, 2025 (updated 3/20/2025)
"The du Ponts and [their early CFO John] Raskob made it Rodney Square. I'd like to create a Joe Biden-center...
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