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The Nuclear Energy Revolution
A quiet energy revolution is underway. Closed nuclear power plants are reopening, and new small modular reactors (SMRs)-using both traditional and advanced technologies-are under development, totaling more than three gigawatts of planned capacity. These plants are projected to begin generating electricity between 2027 and 2032, and national targets aim to triple nuclear capacity by 2050...
David T. Stevenson
Aug 15
The Eight-Year Priorities of the Carney Administration
The Eight-Year Priorities of the Carney Administration By Charlie Copeland Center for Economic & Fiscal Policy August 9, 2024 "When somebody says it's not about the money, it's about the money." - H.L. Mencken Politicians give many speeches and say many different things. They usually want to pander to the listening audience, whether a room full of partisans or a one-to-one conversation with a voter. But what they cannot obfuscate is where they spend the money. That is whe
Charlie Copeland
Aug 9
How a New Data Center Could Impact Your Electric Bill
The proposed New Castle County data center project—known as Project Washington and backed by developer Starwood Digital Ventures—could significantly affect Delaware's electricity supply and pricing. The project plans to buy power from Delmarva Power, with only limited on-site diesel or natural gas backup...
David T. Stevenson
Jul 31
HB 145: A Privacy-Protecting Bill that Reinforces the Fourth Amendment in the Digital Age
Although Delaware's regular legislative session ended on June 30, House Bill 145 (HB 145), a privacy-protecting bill, remains active. This is a crucial time for Delawareans to speak up-lawmakers are continuing to review bills, meeting with constituents, and preparing for the next session. It doesn't take a constitutional scholar to recognize the risk of letting government agencies collect data on thousands of innocent people just because someone, somewhere, might have done so
Charlie Copeland
Jul 22
Campaign Finance in Delaware – The Dark Money Continues
Campaign Finance in Delaware - The Dark Money Continues By Charlie Copeland Center for Economic & Fiscal Policy July 11, 2024 "A dependence on the people is no doubt the primary control on the government." -James Madison (Fourth President of the United States) Representative Eric Morrison, D-Newark, introduced a couple of bills ( HB 291 & HB 292 ) to fix some "lingering recommendations" from the 2013 campaign finance report issued by former Delaware Supreme Court Ch
Charlie Copeland
Jul 11
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Choose Their Evaluations?
A bill sponsored by Sen. Laura Sturgeon, Senate Bill 165, titled "An Act to Amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code Relating to Student Improvement Component," has just passed in the Delaware General Assembly. The bill requires the Delaware Department of Education to pilot a new method of teacher evaluation that allows teachers to choose how they are evaluated and considers factors that may negatively affect student performance, such as student absences, noncompliance, or a lack
Tanya Hettler, Ph.D.
Jul 7
Flawed Report Claims You Should Pay for Excess Solar Power
The Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) is raising a red flag over a newly released report that could drive up costs for Delaware's lower-income electric customers. Published April 30, 2025, "Delaware Value of Solar"-commissioned by the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) and published by Energize Delaware-is now potentially being used to justify reimbursing rooftop solar owners for the excess electricity they send back to the grid...
David T. Stevenson
Jun 4
The Pending Budget Crisis in Delaware-Get Candidates on the Record
The Pending Budget Crisis in Delaware-Get Candidates on the Record By Charlie Copeland, Director, Center for Economic & Fiscal Policy ( May 13, 2024) "Responsibly managing our state budget remains a priority." - Governor John Carney Budget Proposal Introductory Chart January 2024 The Caesar Rodney Institute's review of the Governor's budget proposal last year revealed that he failed to achieve his vision for Delaware (which he had touted in his previous six budget p
Charlie Copeland
May 13
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 For decades, Delaware enjoyed a reputation as a high-performing state-economically sound, educationally competitive, and relatively stable. In contrast, Mississippi was often portrayed as lagging behind the rest of the
Charlie Copeland
May 4
The Vision Coalition is Failing Delaware Students
Delaware is in the middle of a "literacy crisis" as both Delaware's Governor Meyer and Education Secretary Marten have acknowledged. Despite this, the Vision Coalition-an influential group that has guided education policy for nearly two decades-continues to prioritize "student-centered learning" over proven, evidence-based instruction. As reading and math scores remain low across the state, it's time to take a closer look at who is shaping Delaware's education agenda-and what
Tanya Hettler, Ph.D.
May 4
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