AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDelaware Budget Watch: New Castle County Council approved a $387.6 million budget that means a first direct county property tax increase in eight years—about $102 per year for a median $378,000 home—while residents may see cuts to services like reduced library hours and staffing. AI Meets the Courts: President Biden sued the Justice Department to block release of about 70 hours of interview files tied to his biographer, arguing for executive privilege as lawmakers push to access the material. Delaware Port Push: Delaware and Enstructure moved ahead on the long-delayed Delaware Container Terminal at Edgemoor, targeting up to 1.2 million TEUs and aiming for first cargo in 2028. Local Governance: The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a Chancery ruling against Sussex County in a wind/renewable redevelopment fight, keeping the project’s path clearer. Economy: Delaware’s unemployment rate ticked down to 5.3% in April, but remains above a year ago. Tech & Privacy: A new report warns that license plate reader data is being used far beyond specific investigations, including school and other low-level checks.
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