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Delaware's biggest source of revenue is no longer growing—but state spending is. New analysis from the Caesar Rodney Institute examines why higher business taxes are masking a deeper fiscal problem, how House Bill 400 temporarily fills the gap, and why increasing competition from states like Texas should be a wake-up call for Delaware policymakers.

Heavy water (D₂O) may soon become one of the world's most strategically important materials. As global supplies tighten and demand grows across nuclear energy, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing, the United States faces both a significant challenge and a unique opportunity. Discover why heavy water could become the next rare earth—and why Delaware is well positioned to lead the future of this emerging industry.

Delaware secured a federal Rural Health Transformation Program grant by committing to improve healthcare access—including reforming or eliminating its Certificate of Public Review (CPR) law. While a new medical school offers long-term promise, removing unnecessary regulatory barriers could expand care much sooner by attracting new providers, increasing competition, lowering costs, and improving access for patients, especially in rural communities.

Offshore wind is moving from projections to reality. Rising costs, legal battles, and new scientific findings are reshaping the industry as developers, policymakers, and investors rely increasingly on real-world experience instead of promises.