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

The Caesar Rodney Institute’s (CRI) Center for Education Policy has formally responded to Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s proposed education plan. While commending the governor’s focus on transparency and teacher development, CRI raises concerns over proposed spending increases, warning that they may not deliver the promised results. “We applaud the Governor’s focus on improving transparency in spending, enhancing professional development—especially in the Science of Reading—a

The Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI)’s Center for Energy & Environmental Policy, alongside the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) and a coalition of policy experts and environmental advocates, is urging U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to immediately revoke letters of authorization permitting the incidental take of endangered and threatened marine species by offshore wind projects.

As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, Delaware reflects on how it remembers one of its most important figures: Caesar Rodney.

March 28, 2013  I appreciate Delaware Director of Economic Development (DEDO) Alan Levins recent response in the News Journal to my assessment of the condition and immediate future of the Delaware economy ("Writer Misrepresents Delawares Economic Health" March 15, News Journal). I believe readers would benefit from my response. First, Alan is correct that when dealing with change the starting point chosen can make a substantial difference. While Delaware lost jobs between Jan

Sussex Co. Council Stops Offshore Wind Cables DNREC's $2 Million Deal and Environmental Concerns Spark Public Outcry   By David T. Stevenson Center for Energy & Environmental Policy December 18, 2024 (updated 12/19/2024) (Pictured: Screenshot of the livestream from the Sussex Council Meeting) On December 17 th , four of five members of the Sussex County Council voted to deny the conditional use permit, putting the brakes on the offshore wind project and delivering an early C

Delaware ‘Green Policies’ Have Failed and Become Dangerous Why Affordable and Reliable Energy Should Matter to Everyone   By David T. Stevenson Center for Energy & Environmental Policy January 24, 2025 Delaware's Climate Action Plan sets ambitious goals: cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050. While progress has been made--with emissions already reduced by 43% in 2022--these achievements mask deeper issues. The reality is that Delawar

Think Your Electric Bill Was High? Here’s What’s Coming By David T. Stevenson Center for Energy & Environmental Policy Feb. 14, 2025                                                                                                   Sorry about those high electric bills, but nothing has really changed in the last few months except the weather. Higher costs have been sneaking up for decades, and wait until you see what's coming next. Those bills didn't just get high overnight.  

What the new federal energy report means for you By  David T. Stevenson , Director Center for Energy & Environmental Policy April 17, 2025       The U.S. Department of Energy has released its  2025 Annual Energy Outlook .  The report is based entirely on the Biden administration's energy plan. The good news? These assumptions likely won't hold under President Trump's revised energy policies. But here's what the report says will happen by 2050 if those policies stay in place:

Preserving Our Coastline: Protest at the offshore wind information event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   NEWARK, D.E.  -- The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is contemplating leasing land to US Wind for offshore wind power cables at 3Rs Beach in Delaware Seashore State Park, which has triggered significant public concern. DNREC will host an informational event on Tuesday, March 12 th , from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bethany Beach Town Hall