AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProperty Tax Policy: Gov. Matt Meyer let a bill become law without his signature, indefinitely extending New Castle County school districts’ split property tax rate—while his office said he couldn’t endorse treating apartments as commercial property. The change lowers the commercial cap from 100% above the residential rate to 85% for 2026-27, aiming to fix how multifamily properties were grouped with warehouses and industrial sites. Local Economy & Business Climate: Former state Sen. Charlie Copeland told an A Better Delaware webcast that Delaware needs a new direction focused on controlling spending, reducing regulation, and lowering barriers to private investment. Consumer Safety & Fraud: Wilmington led Delaware cities with 13 BBB Scam Tracker reports in June 2026, up from 11 in May, with online purchase scams the most common. Energy Prices: Delaware County saw its lowest E15 price at $3.52/gal (week ending Aug. 1), while regular gas hit $3.27/gal and diesel’s low was $4.58/gal. STEM for Weather: University of Delaware researchers are testing sensor-tagged sharks to collect ocean data that could improve hurricane intensity forecasts. Sports & Media Business: Flash Sports & Media, incorporated in Delaware, says it plans a Zimbabwe T20 league debut in Oct.-Nov. 2026.
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