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December 17, 2018: With DEFAC about to meet, a recap of Delaware's fiscal...
With DEFAC about to meet, a recap of Delaware’s fiscal condition by Dr. John Stapleford, CRI Chair 12/17/2018 What is DEFAC and why is it important? DEFAC is the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council. Although the Governor appoints members, DEFAC is intended to be an independent, oversight group that reviews the state revenues and expenditures. DEFAC last met in September of this year, what was DEFAC’s outlook for the current fiscal year, FY19? DEFAC projected
Dr. John E. Stapleford
Dec 17, 2018
A Review of Gabel Associates, Inc. Report
The Center for Energy Competitiveness A Review of Gabel Associates, Inc. Report: "Benefit Cost Analysis for Electric Vehicle Adoption in the DE DPL Territory"
David T. Stevenson
Dec 12, 2018
December 5, 2018: Delaware Lags in Fiscal Health
Delaware Lags in Fiscal Health by Dr. John Stapleford, CRI Chair 12/5/2018 The 2018 ranking of states by fiscal condition has been issued by the Mercatus Center. The analysis is based upon FY16 financial reports. Delaware ranks 44th among the states for fiscal health. Delaware has between 1.34 and 1.98 times the cash needed to cover short-term obligations. Revenues only cover 96 percent of expenses, with a worsening net position of –$377 per capita. In the long run, D
Dr. John E. Stapleford
Dec 5, 2018
Electric Vehicles an Expensive Way to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emission
The Center for Energy Competitiveness Numerous programs have been suggested to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide to ease global warming concerns. Few are as expensive as switching to battery powered motor vehicles. A comparison between the Chevrolet Bolt battery electric compact hatchback, and its near twin Chevrolet Cruze hatchback powered by a conventional internal combustion engine showed the cost to reduce a ton of emissions would be a whopping $1550. For perspective, th
David T. Stevenson
Dec 4, 2018
December 4, 2018: Electric Vehicles an...
Electric Vehicles an Expensive Way to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions by David T. Stevenson, Director 12/4/2018 Numerous programs have been suggested to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide to ease global warming concerns. Few are as expensive as switching to battery powered motor vehicles. A comparison between the Chevrolet Bolt battery electric compact hatchback, and its near twin Chevrolet Cruze hatchback powered by a conventional internal combustion engine showed the cost
David T. Stevenson
Dec 4, 2018
December 4, 2018: More Money, More Problems...
More Money, More Problems: Delaware’s Public Education System’s Race to the Bottom by Matthew L. Lenzini, CRI Advisory Council Member 12/4/2018 In July of 1997 the Notorious B.I.G. released the hit single “Mo Money, Mo Problems”. I was just a year removed from High School and I can remember driving to the beach with the top down blasting it for everyone to hear. The song discussed the artists new found wealth and his continued struggles, that despite increased spending con
Matt Lenzini
Dec 4, 2018
Economic Impact of Kigali Amendment Ratification
(Originally published on 7/23/2018) Executive Summary A debate is under way as to whether U.S Senate ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol will be good for the U.S. economy. At its heart the treaty aims to replace hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) refrigerants with a new class of lower global warming potential hydrofluoroolefins (HFO) refrigerants with developed countries sending money to the United Nations to assist developing countries with the cost of c
David T. Stevenson
Dec 2, 2018
The futility of raising taxes
Delaware state tax revenue has consistently hovered around 5.5% of gross state output. The bottom line is that citizens and businesses are creative and find ways to limit the total government takes out of their pockets.
CRI
Nov 29, 2018
Delaware Medicaid out of control?
State expenditures on Medicaid are the fastest growing component of the General Fund.
CRI
Nov 29, 2018
Survey Results Show Delawareans Want Education Reform
Many state legislators in Delaware have chosen to be joined at the hip with the Delaware public teacher’s union. This is partly because of the generous campaign contributions bestowed each year by the union to political candidates that see the world the way the union does. Changing sentiment among voters toward public schools is raising questions about the political costs of such blind loyalty. Even though it is well recognized that more affluent parents are fleeing Nor
Dr. John E. Stapleford
Nov 28, 2018
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