Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI)

501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan public policy research organization that promotes & advocates for individual choice, free markets, & limited govt in DE.

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

Should #Delaware school districts be allowed to raise #propertytaxes by up to 2% every year without voter approval? SB 322 would do just that—despite Delaware ranking among the nation's lowest-performing states in key education outcomes.
https://t.co/ZfUWEW0JcP #CRI #netDE

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

Who controls Delaware's #electricgrid?

House Bill 269 shifts key authority over interconnection standards from #Delaware regulators to a private advocacy organization. Is Delaware the first state to do this?
https://t.co/lGghDi4UP1

#EnergyPolicy #CaesarRodneyInstitute #netDE

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

After 6 years out of public view, #CaesarRodney statue has returned to #WashingtonDC As America prepares for its #250thanniversary Delaware's Founding Father is once again in the spotlight. Read the story behind Rodney's return & why it matters today. ⬇️
https://t.co/0u3GGFNkFj

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

Delaware’s #offshorewind debate is no longer just about #renewableenergy. The #DelawareSupremeCourt upheld SB159, but major questions remain involving local control, fisheries, rising costs, grid reliability, &ongoing legal challenges surrounding #USWind. https://t.co/2cGq3bnVG0

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

Delaware’s proposed #BatteryStorage plan could cost ratepayers $3.8 BILLION over the next decade — while the study cited only $764 mil in measurable grid benefits. Who pays for the batteries, charging costs, & backup power needed to keep the grid reliable? https://t.co/Iq5uJnTURv

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

#Delaware lawmakers are voting to place taxpayer-funded union negotiations into the state constitution — impacting healthcare and pensions paid by taxpayers. Read why it matters: https://t.co/rHwBmbfzoE

#HB234 #FiscalPolicy #netDE

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

Tomorrow night Join the #CaesarRodneyInstitute for an evening with Dr. #SteveTurley #PatriotProfessor as we explore America’s founding principles, Delaware’s legacy & the road to #America250.
📍 #Wilmington #Delaware 📅 May 14 | 6:30 PM
Reserve your seat: https://t.co/Lw3M02pIc8

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

Over half of Delaware 3rd graders start below grade-level reading. Law says retention—but no one tracks it. CRI’s analysis raises big accountability questions. Read & share: https://t.co/1GRrZYkDTR #netDE #Literacy

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

DNREC said the recent Frederica tornado is "what climate change looks like in Delaware." But Delaware's own data tell a different story.
DNREC’s Climate Claims vs. Delaware’s Data https://t.co/rQzdBWC4XH

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

Why Is Your #ElectricBills So High?

A new bill in Dover promoting “balcony solar” sounds like a quick fix, but it doesn’t address the real drivers: #EnergyPolicy, grid reliability challenges, and potential shifts to time-of-use pricing.

👉 Learn more: https://t.co/omJE1r7vzB

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

Several court cases challenging DE’s #OffshoreWind are moving forward.

#DECourt of Chancery: reviewing #SB159 constitutionality.
#DNREC: permit approvals remain under appeal.
Federal litigation continues.

Read the full update here: 👉 https://t.co/23jWEqkRPr

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

Why Does It Take So Long to Get a Doctor’s Appointment?

It's the result of #HealthPolicies that restrict competition and limit #Healthcare supply. DE’s #CON law creates barriers for new providers, reducing access and driving up costs.

Learn more: 👉 https://t.co/cWBCTdP9rO

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

As #America250 approaches, we’re honored to feature #ChristianHodges #GenZ commentator & author of America, Don’t Give Up, at A Generational Conversation: America, Then & Now.

Mar 11, 2026 - 6 PM
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
https://t.co/9cuAJ6KVAE

#DelawareEvents #netDE

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we’re honored to feature #JulianneMurray , former Acting US Attorney for #Delaware & constitutional attorney, at A Generational Conversation: America, Then & Now.
Mar 11, 2026 - 6 PM
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
https://t.co/9cuAJ6KVAE

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we are honored to feature #MichaelPeroutka, Founder of the Institute on the #Constitution, at A Generational Conversation: America, Then & Now.

March 11, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana #Delaware
https://t.co/9cuAJ6KVAE

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

Delaware’s 2025 #LaborMarket data tells a mixed story: employment increased— but the unemployment rate rose from 3.6% to 5.2%. #DelawareEconomy #Jobs

Read the analysis: https://t.co/zhvonFlfyh

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

#OffshoreWind Update: Legal challenges continue, coastal communities remain engaged, and a standing room only forum in Ocean City, Maryland made one thing clear: this fight is far from over. #CoastalCommunities
https://t.co/iIBrgqQkFo

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

#DelawareEducation requires #CursiveWriting by the end of grade 4—but there’s no reporting on instructional time or basic competency. Here's how to improve the law, plus a proposed 2027 to 2028 pilot in 20 schools.

Read the full article: https://t.co/xp83q3ChZm

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

#CaesarRodneyInstitute prepares for #America250 with 5 generations coming together for A Generational Conversation: America, Then & Now — exploring liberty, citizenship & the #Constitution across eras.

Hilton #Newark #Delaware
March 11th | 6:00 PM
https://t.co/9cuAJ6KVAE

[Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) @CRI_Delaware]

#Delaware ’s decoupling from accelerated depreciation may sound technical—but it raises the cost of investment and weakens our competitive edge. Timing matters for jobs and growth. Read why this policy could backfire. https://t.co/WvsTMXqsMg
#CRI #EconomicPolicy #TaxPolicy #netDE