AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Safety: Two Halloween shootings left a 17-year-old girl dead in Ellendale and six people wounded near the University of Delaware in Newark. In Elkton, Maryland, two people were charged after an 81-year-old Delaware man was allegedly tied up, assaulted and burned with hot syrup during a robbery. Election Aftermath: Delaware Democrats won supermajorities in both legislative chambers, while House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown secured another term after a close leadership vote. Georgetown marked the end of campaign season with its 214th Return Day, a tradition of political opponents riding together and burying the hatchet. State Services: Delaware’s E-ZPass website was taken offline after its vendor detected activity suggesting a potential security threat; officials say the system is being evaluated. Government and Economy: Gov. Matt Meyer’s annual GEAR report estimates $117 million in state savings and efficiencies. Delaware’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.6%, though the workforce continued to shrink. Environment: The state is seeking public feedback on its response to PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” and awarded nearly $14 million for water-quality projects.
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