Delaware’s recent move to break from federal accelerated depreciation rules—enacted through House Bill 255, as amended—has been framed as a prudent step to safeguard the state budget. Supporters argue that decoupling from federal tax treatment is necessary to maintain fiscal stability. But viewed through an economic lens, the policy does something quite different: it raises the near-term tax burden on investment, weakens Delaware’s competitive position, and reflects a misunde

A recent WBOC article highlighted a federal court decision involving US Wind’s proposed offshore wind project off the coasts of Delaware and Maryland. While the headline focused on Ocean City’s legal win, the ruling itself did not end the project or strip it of federal approval. Instead, it left the project in a state of uncertainty—legally authorized for now, but facing significant hurdles ahead.

As more than a dozen states move to restrict certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases beginning in 2026, Delaware has chosen a different path. While other states have received or requested waivers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to limit the use of SNAP benefits for items such as soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages, Delaware has opted not to pursue such restrictions.

Services honoring the life and sacrifice of Corporal Snook will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center in Newark. A public visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., allowing members of the community to pay their respects.

Delaware’s electric grid is built on a simple but demanding principle: electricity must be generated at the same moment it is consumed. Unlike other resources, it cannot be stored at scale. This just-in-time structure leaves little margin for error as demand rises and generation capacity declines.