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Corona Virus Scare in Delaware (3/18/2020)
Being a small state with a chronic shortage of hospital beds and a history of excessively long wait times in the emergency rooms, Delaware is at a higher risk for societal disruption than states with more diverse and extensive resources. As such, an epidemic of fear and anxiety might be worse here. ...
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CRI Dave Stevenson on News Radio WGAN
"Mr. Stevenson's discussion will focus on the success (or lack thereof) of Maine's clean energy policies, including the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and the upcoming Transportation and Climate Initiative, a regional coalition of 12 states and Washington DC that aims to reduce emis...
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Letter to Governor Carney: Offshore Wind Threatens Beach Economy (10/15/2019)
Dear Governor Carney,
One of the true joys of visiting the ocean is the chance to stare out on a crystal clear day and let the mind wander to the mysteries that lie over the horizon, and to enjoy the pure beauty. It is rejuvenating. Have you ever watched with wonder as t...
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Industrial size wind power is running into opposition
Industrial size wind power is running into opposition
BY: David T. Stevenson, Director, CRI Center for Energy Competitiveness
DATE : 8/21/2019
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More trouble ahead for State employees
RELEASE: CRI - Center for Economic Policy and Analysis
RE: More trouble ahead for State employees
DATE: 6/7/19
According to the Boomershine Consulting Group the long bull market has failed to fix public pensions. The simple truth is that the sums owed to retirees are accele...
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Raising the Delaware Minimum Wage
RELEASE: CRI - Center for Economic Policy and Analysis
RE: Raising the Delaware Minimum Wage
DATE: 6/14/19 (image source: timeequipment.com)
Senate Bill 105 is under review by the Delaware Senate Finance Committee. It would raise the State’s minimum wa...
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Letter to the Editor: Delaware's economy...
Dear Editor:
Contrary to the rhetoric coming out of Dover, Delaware’s economy is doing poorly. And the political establishment has little stomach for meaningful change.
THE ECONOMY’S PERFORMANCE
EMPLOYMENT: The current annual growth rate of privat...
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Eliminate the Health care CON in Delaware
RELEASE: CRI - Center for Economic Policy and Analysis
RE: Eliminate the health care CON in Delaware
DATE: 5/16/19
In 1974, Congress passed the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act, which made certain Federal funding conditio...
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Jobs and Opportunity in Delaware
RELEASE: CRI - Center for Economic Policy and Analysis
RE: Jobs and Opportunity in Delaware
DATE: 5/14/19
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity publishes a Jobs and Opportunity Index (JOI) for all the states monthly. As of March of this yea...
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Earl Jaques Response
Earl Jaques Response
Dated: 5/12/2019
In his May 5, 2019 opinion column, Rep. Earl Jaques, Chairman of the House Education Committee, solicits support for his Bill to permit districts to modestly increase their rates for operating funds without a referendum. While well-...
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