AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoDelaware Politics & Taxes: New Castle County Council approved a $387.6 million budget with a first direct county property tax increase in eight years, a $102/year hit for a median $378,000 home, while officials warn staffing cuts could strain services. Port & Infrastructure: Delaware officials say they’re closing a $185 million shortfall for the Edgemoor container port plan, adding $110 million to cover cost overruns as the project remains politically contentious. Local Governance: Georgetown’s new mayor, Angela Townsend, outlined priorities including a monthly newsletter push and a plan to coordinate homelessness services more tightly. Education & Community: A proposed expansion of the ASPIRA bilingual charter school into Sussex County hit a setback after transportation officials rejected a nearly $900,000 grant as ineligible. Public Safety: Delaware State Police arrested a 15-year-old from Sudlersville, Md., after a Kent County pursuit involving a stolen truck ended in a crash. Business & Tech: Mediacom launched 5-Gig Internet in Delaware and nearby areas, expanding multi-gig speeds to hundreds of thousands of homes. Fraud Watch: FTC data shows Delaware reported the second-highest fraud rate in the U.S. in 2025, with investment scams among the biggest losses. Sports & Culture: Fanatics Markets and ADI Predictstreet launched a FIFA World Cup 2026 prediction hub available in Delaware.
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