The Caesar Rodney Institute recently issued a commentary on the Death Tax as it pertains to Delaware. Specifically, the tax was reestablished in Delaware during the first session of the 145 th General Assembly.   On December 2, 2009, The Heritage Foundation released a memo containing additional information on the negative impact of the tax. The memo can be viewed here or by clicking the link below.

SunlightOnSchools.org will improve access to information about Delaware’s public schools.   DOVER – The Caesar Rodney Institute today launched, www.SunlightOnSchools.org , a user-friendly Web site that allows all Delawareans to know just how the state’s school districts and charter schools are performing on a variety of measures.   The tool is ideal for parents, educators, and any person interested in knowing how taxpayer dollars are spent in Delaware schools.   In an effort

Improving Public Perception   It is easy for Americans to lose faith in their elected officials. The constant stream of stories of abuse of power, breaking of the public trust and seemingly backwards priorities fuels the nation’s perception of lawmakers.   Certainly, there are many cases in which we should all be skeptical of those we elect to office – or at least, those elected by others. We all know that those we vote into office are not the problem. Right? This shouldn’t b

DelawareSpends.com unveiled in effort to increase accountability in government through a user-friendly, searchable online database of state government spending. DOVER – In recent years the calls for improving accountability and transparency in Delaware’s state government have increased tremendously. As is evident with the State of Delaware’s recent budget shortfall, now more than ever, Delaware’s residents, business leaders and elected officials need to thoroughly analyze ho

WILMINGTON -- In keeping with its mandate to bring transparency and accountability to state and local government, the Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) announces that former News Journal investigative reporter Lee Williams has joined CRI as investigative reporter and media director.  “We sought Lee out because of his track record of exposing fraud, waste and abuse within state agencies such as the Delaware Psychiatric Center and the state’s prison system,” said Caesar Rodney Inst