What will be the impact of the Covid-19 virus on Delaware's economy?
There are two extreme views among economists regarding the U.S. economy. The first view anticipates a substantial recession similar to 2008-09. The second expects a severe dip in the second quarter of 2020 with a ...
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The state of Delaware legislated requirements that led to Delmarva Power signing long term contracts for high cost electric generation sources. This included the purchase of fuel cells from Bloom Energy, Inc., and earlier than needed contracts for high priced solar and onshore wind resources.
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Being a small state with a chronic shortage of hospital beds and a history of excessively long wait times in the emergency rooms, Delaware is at a higher risk for societal disruption than states with more diverse and extensive resources. As such, an epidemic of fear and anxiety might be worse here. ...
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"Mr. Stevenson's discussion will focus on the success (or lack thereof) of Maine's clean energy policies, including the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and the upcoming Transportation and Climate Initiative, a regional coalition of 12 states and Washington DC that aims to reduce emis...
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Dear Governor Carney,
One of the true joys of visiting the ocean is the chance to stare out on a crystal clear day and let the mind wander to the mysteries that lie over the horizon, and to enjoy the pure beauty. It is rejuvenating. Have you ever watched with wonder as t...
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Industrial size wind power is running into opposition
BY: David T. Stevenson, Director, CRI Center for Energy Competitiveness
DATE : 8/21/2019
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RELEASE: CRI - Center for Economic Policy and Analysis
RE: More trouble ahead for State employees
DATE: 6/7/19
According to the Boomershine Consulting Group the long bull market has failed to fix public pensions. The simple truth is that the sums owed to retirees are accele...
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RELEASE: CRI - Center for Economic Policy and Analysis
RE: Raising the Delaware Minimum Wage
DATE: 6/14/19 (image source: timeequipment.com)
Senate Bill 105 is under review by the Delaware Senate Finance Committee. It would raise the State’s minimum wa...
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Dear Editor:
Contrary to the rhetoric coming out of Dover, Delaware’s economy is doing poorly. And the political establishment has little stomach for meaningful change.
THE ECONOMY’S PERFORMANCE
EMPLOYMENT: The current annual growth rate of privat...
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RELEASE: CRI - Center for Economic Policy and Analysis
RE: Eliminate the health care CON in Delaware
DATE: 5/16/19
In 1974, Congress passed the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act, which made certain Federal funding conditio...
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