AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDelaware Finance & Digital Assets: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed a banking modernization package (SB 16, 18, 19) updating rules for banking, money transmission, virtual currency, and payment stablecoins, with consumer protections and new licensing/oversight frameworks. Energy & Infrastructure: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $53M contract to repair the Indian River Inlet north jetty, with work set to start in 2027 and a public meeting planned for winter 2026-27. Clean Energy Policy: A Delaware law makes the Interstate Renewable Energy Council the default standard setter for interconnection rules, shifting authority away from the Public Service Commission and raising questions about opt-outs and accountability. Automotive Repair Rights: RevNation urged Delaware lawmakers to adopt a balanced right-to-repair framework that protects independent repair access and data rights while addressing cybersecurity and privacy. Food & Agriculture: Research highlights how smarter rice-field water management can cut arsenic in rice without boosting other metals—relevant for food safety and farm practices. Retail & Jobs: The UK fashion retailer Claire’s Accessories collapsed into administration, with creditors facing about £3M losses and 1,300 jobs cut—another reminder of pressure on retail supply chains and landlords. Weather & Travel: Delaware beach updates note drought watch conditions, summer storm risk, and key road closures affecting access to popular shore areas.
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