Delaware’s offshore wind debate continues expanding beyond renewable energy policy alone. Legal challenges involving local land use, state permitting, fisheries concerns, grid reliability, and rising economic pressures continue surrounding the US Wind project. As new developments unfold at the county, state, and federal levels, CRI remains actively involved in monitoring and challenging offshore wind approvals impacting Delaware communities and ratepayers.

A new Delaware battery storage proposal promises grid benefits and energy reliability — but the study behind it omitted the full cost to ratepayers. Using the study’s own assumptions, the projected cost approaches $3.8 billion over ten years.

HB 234 could permanently shift control over major government employee costs — including healthcare and pensions — away from elected lawmakers and Delaware taxpayers. In this article, Dr. Stacie Beck explains why making collective bargaining a constitutional right could increase debt, reduce budget flexibility, and weaken Delaware’s economic competitiveness for years to come.

Delaware has a law requiring struggling third-grade readers to be held back and given additional support—but no one is publicly tracking whether it’s actually working. While other states report results and show measurable gains, Delaware families and policymakers are left without clear answers. Without transparency and timely data, it’s impossible to know whether students are improving or simply being passed along.

DNREC says recent storms are “what climate change looks like.” But Delaware’s own data tells a different story. From tornado trends to drought cycles, the numbers show variability—not the clear, worsening patterns often claimed.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, join us for an evening of insight and conversation with Dr. Steve Turley exploring our nation’s founding principles and the path forward.

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.