AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDelaware Energy & Utilities: Gov. Matt Meyer is pushing the Public Advocate and the Public Service Commission to reset utility profit models, consider an electric rate freeze, and move faster on new generation—while calling out Delmarva Power’s July rate increase after Exelon beat revenue forecasts by $300M. Offshore Wind Legal Win: Delaware AG Kathy Jennings says the First Circuit dismissed the Trump administration’s appeal in a case challenging a federal wind-permitting freeze, clearing the way for more clean energy projects. Local Government Budgeting: Sussex County approved a $300M FY2027 budget with no property tax rate change, adding investments in education, fire/EMS, wastewater infrastructure, and affordable housing. Nonprofit Economic Impact: A new Delaware study finds nonprofits generated about $14.1B in economic activity in 2022, supporting nearly 73,000 jobs and $5.2B in wages. Food Assistance Policy: Delaware AG Kathy Jennings joined a coalition urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits and protect food aid in the Farm Bill, warning cuts are increasing hunger and shifting costs to states. Transportation Infrastructure: DelDOT closed a stretch of Fleetwood Pond Road in Seaford for spillway and bridge repairs, with reopening targeted for July 18. Healthcare Pricing Transparency: The Trump administration warned 500+ hospitals over missing pricing disclosures, with penalties up to $2M annually for noncompliance. Industry Watch: DP World entered “exclusive negotiation” for a long-term lease to develop a container terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi.
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