The End of Representative Government and Freedom in Delaware Governor Carney's executive action mirroring California rules is quickly taking action with DNREC already drafting regulations to ban gasoline and diesel-powered cars. By  David T. Stevenson , Director Center for Energy & Environmental Policy October 20, 2022 (Graphic by Lauren Phongphachone) Two and a half years after COVID-19 first hit we are still in a state of emergency giving un-democratic power to Delaware's G

Effectiveness over Urgency is Key to Improving Student Performance in Wilmington Legislatively creating a new experimental school entity with more autonomy is a better solution than creating a "collaborative" where no one knows who is liable for what.   By  Dr. Tanya Hettler , Ph.D., Director  Center for Educational Excellence October 14, 2022  Wilmington's Poor Test Scores (before & after COVID-19)   The 2022 statewide K-12 test scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessment give

The Reason Foundation , a public policy think tank in California, compiled data from the U.S. Census from 2002 to 2020. They have kindly shared their data with the Caesar Rodney Institute and given us access to their interactive map of the country and their various graphs depicting education spending data specific to Delaware.     Their summary statement about the national census data concludes: "Nationwide, inflation-adjusted per-pupil K-12 revenues grew by 25%—or by $3,211

As the hysteria wanes from almost three years of COVID-19, and we continue to suffer the collateral damage from the ill-advised lockdown policies, our need for a return to normal is shattered by the harsh data emerging from Fentanyl death statistics.     Nationally, there are now more daily Fentanyl deaths than COVID-19. Over the past three years, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there have been four times wherein the death toll rose to 140% of expected; Ap

The Secret Behind a Power Plant You're Paying For... Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative continues to crush energy production in Delaware, and electricity consumers pay the price. By  David T. Stevenson , Director Center for Energy & Environmental Policy October 7, 2022 (Graphic by Lauren Phongphachone) Have you asked yourself why the Indian River Power Plant in Millsboro, DE, is closing two decades early and why your electric bill is going up about $75 a year to pay for it? I

Delaware's Workforce Labor A glance before and after COVID-19   By  Charlie Copeland , Director  Center for Analysis of Delaware's Economy & Government Spending September 29, 2022 (Graphic by Lauren Phongphachone)       It has been clear that Delaware’s educational system has been substandard for several decades. In addition, previous analysis conducted by the Caesar Rodney Institute has shown that our young people are moving out of the state for better economic opportunities

ACOP Helps Retain Lawyers to Oppose Virginia offshore Wind Project American Coalition for Ocean Protection assists with funding lawsuits along the Atlantic coast By David T. Stevenson, Director Center for Energy & Environmental Policy September 28, 2022 The American Coalition for Ocean Protection (ACOP) has partnered with the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow and the Heartland Institute to retain  legal representation  in preparing public comments regarding the Coastal Vi

Why is Delaware's FOIA Process still stuck in the '70s? With a $60 million state technology budget, isn't it time that all public information be available online to access directly rather than by written request?   By  Charlie Copeland , Director  Center for Analysis of Delaware's Economy & Government Spending September 16, 2022 In 1977, the  Delaware General Assembly  adopted  Delaware's Freedom of Information Act  (FOIA), stating in the  Delaware Code  that:   "[I]t is vita

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     NEWARK, D.E.   – The Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI), with its Energy Expert David T. Stevenson , has spearheaded the fight against offshore wind turbines since 2017 to protect Delaware Beaches. Today, CRI announces the release of a shocking video that depicts and uncovers the truth behind how the wind turbines will look off Delaware beaches after construction, who will benefit (not Delawareans), and the marine life it will forever harm.     “The vi

Visual of Wind Turbines off the Coast of Delaware Beaches   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [WATCH VIDEO NEWARK, DE. (August 31, 2022) - The Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI), with its Energy Expert David T. Stevenson, has spearheaded the fight against offshore wind turbines since 2017 to protect Delaware Beaches. Today, CRI announces the release of a shocking video that depicts and uncovers the truth behind how the wind turbines will look off Delaware beaches after construction, who wil