Delaware’s $8 million push for early literacy may not help students already behind, as those who can’t read by third grade face higher dropout risks. Stronger retention policies—paired with targeted support—can improve outcomes, but inconsistent standards across districts weaken their impact.

Delaware’s rising unemployment and shrinking workforce signal deeper issues that can’t be ignored. With tens of thousands missing from the labor force and a critical housing shortage, slow permitting processes are holding back growth. Learn how targeted federal and state reforms could unlock jobs, housing, and opportunity across the state.

Delaware’s offshore wind project has cleared one legal hurdle, but significant challenges remain across multiple fronts. While a recent court ruling allows progress on key infrastructure, ongoing permit disputes, federal litigation, and strict subsidy deadlines continue to create uncertainty. With pressure mounting from both legal battles and timelines, the future of the project now depends not just on approval—but on whether it can move forward fast enough.

As America nears its 250th anniversary, the Caesar Rodney Institute brought together voices from multiple generations to reflect on the Constitution’s lasting impact. From seasoned experts to a sixth-grade student, the discussion highlighted a shared truth—the Constitution remains a vital guide for understanding liberty, responsibility, and the future of our nation.

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

“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.

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

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.

Opposition to offshore wind in the Mid-Atlantic remains active and increasingly sophisticated. While U.S. Wind’s federal approval stands, legal challenges continue at both the state and federal levels. Public engagement has not slowed, with packed forums and ongoing lawsuits highlighting growing concerns among coastal communities, fishermen, and local leaders in Maryland and Delaware about the project’s long-term impacts.

Delaware’s students face a serious literacy crisis, but an effective, evidence-based solution already exists: cursive handwriting instruction. Research shows cursive strengthens reading, spelling, memory, and written expression, yet Delaware’s current law lacks enforcement and support. Strengthening cursive instruction offers a low-cost, science-backed opportunity to improve student outcomes statewide.