AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Costs & Travel: Gas prices hit a Labor Day weekend record, with regular averaging about $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday; Delaware drivers saw prices around $4.199 in Claymont, as Iran-related supply fears and refinery issues keep pressure on pumps. Delaware Housing & Policy: A broad coalition is backing the Housing for Every Delawarean Act and pushing back on claims about Senate Bill 23, arguing the bill preserves local zoning while addressing Delaware’s housing crunch. Childcare Affordability: Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay and Rep. Sarah McBride held a childcare affordability roundtable with Delaware providers, focusing on making care more accessible and less “siloed,” with data showing families pay about $17,000 a year for non-home-based childcare. Public Safety & Courts: Dover police arrested Jose Gerardo Dominguez-Morales in connection with multiple burglaries, including a Dunkin’ break-in; separately, a Milton man pleaded guilty to home improvement fraud and faces sentencing in October. Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Delaware ZIP code 19899 had 110 Social Security beneficiaries in Dec. 2024, while Ohio city scam reports continue to climb—another reminder to watch for healthcare and online purchase scams. Local Solar Push: Delaware SHINES aims to cut energy bills with grants, loans, and rebates for home solar and battery storage.
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