As someone who had the privilege of working for one of Delaware’s greatest governors, Mike Castle, I learned early on that good policy is about balance — balancing our budget, our economy, and our reputation as a state that means business. Governor Castle taught us that stability, transparency, and fiscal discipline are not partisan ideals; they are the foundation of Delaware’s economic success.

That foundation is what’s now at risk.

There’s growing talk in Dover about “decoupling” Delaware’s tax system from the federal Internal Revenue Code in response to short-term revenue forecasts. On the surface, this may sound like a simple technical adjustment. In reality, it would be one of the most disruptive and short-sighted moves our state could make — one that would inject uncertainty into o

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