AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety: Philadelphia-area shoppers are staying on high alert as the city health department confirms 13 cyclospora cases, with officials noting some infections may have been contracted outside the city; CDC reporting points to iceberg lettuce products tied to Taylor Farms sold at Taco Bell. Housing & Construction: Sussex County has frozen new housing permit applications under state SB 23, pausing certain residential reviews and adding uncertainty for builders and buyers. Agriculture: Delaware Soil Health Partnership will host a free soil health field day Aug. 18 in Georgetown, featuring local producers and demos on reducing fertilizer use and improving soil and water quality. Tourism: Southern Delaware Tourism is launching a fall push for arts and history across Sussex County, running September through November. Consumer Finance & Fraud Prevention: Delaware lawmakers’ effort to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks stalled, leaving consumer advocates concerned about scams targeting older adults. Business Climate: A LendingTree analysis says U.S. business bankruptcy filings rose 11.4% year over year, with Delaware flagged as having the highest filing rate. Legal/Industry: Delaware Chancery Court awarded more than $120M in a SwervePay merger-fraud dispute.
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