AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSevere Weather & Tornado Response: A likely tornado ripped through Dover Thursday evening, prompting a city state of emergency as crews reported downed trees and power lines, damaged hotels on Route 13, and dangerous road conditions; police urged residents to stay home and off the roads while intersections and phone service were disrupted. Utility Costs: Delmarva Power is seeking a nearly $67.8 million rate increase that could add about 4% (roughly $6 per month) to average Delaware residential bills, with beach-area businesses warning even small hikes can squeeze budgets. Local Infrastructure: DelDOT will keep W Water Street closed in Dover between S. Governors Avenue and S. State Street through Aug. 27 as it installs drainage upgrades and repaves to reduce persistent flooding. Accountability in Government Pay: A Delaware op-ed argues the state must not only fix weaknesses found in a dual employment audit, but also determine whether overlapping-work payments already happened and what should be done about them. Schools & Growth: Milford School District is making its fourth push for state approval of nearly $81 million in renovations to address overcrowding and aging modular classrooms. Workforce Licensing: Gov. Meyer signed Executive Order 27 to modernize Delaware’s occupational licensing system, aiming to remove unnecessary barriers and expand workforce opportunities. Sports: University of Delaware women’s soccer beat VCU 3-1 in Newark.
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