AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicaid & Health Policy: The Trump administration’s final Medicaid work-requirement rules are out, with states scrambling to update IT systems and staffing ahead of a Jan. 1, 2027 rollout that could affect about 18.5 million enrollees. Energy & Grid Reliability: FERC ordered all six major U.S. grid operators to remove bottlenecks blocking AI data centers from connecting, and barred shifting those connection costs onto household ratepayers. Delaware Energy Law: Delaware House Bill 445 cleared the House, requiring large energy users in the state to generate at least 25% of their own power and lay out a path to 100% in-state generation within 10 years. Clean Water & Legacy Mines: Delaware-area coal communities got a boost as a regional clean water champion was recognized for work tackling abandoned mine drainage harms in the Chesapeake Bay region. Port & Logistics: PhilaPort was named the nation’s most productive container port for a third straight year, underscoring the region’s shipping and supply-chain strength. Local Business & Hospitality: The Delaware Restaurant Association held alcohol safety training for beach-season staffing, focusing on responsible service and guest safety. Delaware Environment: DNREC opened a new $29.7M environmental laboratory in Smyrna, expanding state testing capacity. AI in Education: A Delaware-focused push argues the state must embrace AI in schools to keep students competitive in an automated economy. Consumer Tech Regulation: The FTC’s subscription crackdown continues after a click-to-cancel setback, keeping pressure on online billing practices.
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