AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing & Local Planning: Dagsboro is weighing annexation of 134 acres west of U.S. 113 for a planned Harmony subdivision of about 262 homes, with the annexation committee recommending approval 2-1 and a town vote expected no earlier than October. Agriculture Costs: Delaware farmers say record-high diesel prices are squeezing harvest budgets, with one Sussex County producer reporting fuel use of roughly 125 to 250 gallons a day and adjusting how he buys to manage volatility. Jobs & Labor Market: Delaware’s unemployment rate fell to 4.7% in August for the fifth straight month, even as the labor force shrank—adding jobs but also pushing more people out of the workforce count. Small Business & Regulation: Gov. Matt Meyer says progress is underway on Executive Order 21, including an Office of Small Business Access and listening tours, plus a planned joint inspection pilot to reduce regulatory friction for Delaware businesses. Banking Expansion: Farmers Bank of Willards plans a new Delmar branch, breaking ground Sept. 30 and targeting an opening around Memorial Day 2027. Public Safety: Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Shore Stop in Townsend early Monday; no injuries were reported.
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