AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDelaware Politics & Community: Kevin Wade, a familiar Delaware voice from “The Talk of Delmarva” and a former GOP U.S. Senate candidate, has died after an extended illness; funeral services are set for May 27 in New Castle County. Statehouse Watch: A bill raising Delaware business fees and taxes cleared the General Assembly, projecting $140 million in new revenue, after a debate over the vote threshold for Title 8 changes. Corporate Restructuring: West Marine filed for Chapter 11 in Delaware, saying it has lender and equity support for a restructuring while keeping about 200 stores open. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports the lowest midgrade price in New Castle County at $4.29 (week ending May 9), with premium lowest in Delaware County at $4.59. Environment & Planning: DNREC released its 2026–2030 Delaware Wetland Program Plan, setting five-year goals for wetland monitoring, research, and conservation. Science: A new study explains why “clockwork” earthquakes deep under the Pacific can repeat so reliably.
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