AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health: Delaware confirmed 20 measles cases, all in Kent County, with officials urging MMR vaccination (2 doses) as the best protection. Healthcare Access: Delaware will open four new school-based health centers in Sussex County via the Rural Health Transformation Program, aiming to close the gap outside New Castle County. State Environment Enforcement: Donovan Salvage near Georgetown faces another DNREC enforcement action, with a $135,040 fine tied to alleged hazardous waste, oil handling, and discharge violations. Business & Growth: Delaware’s Division of Small Business is gearing up for the fall 2026 EDGE Grant Competition, including an Aug. 11 webinar and a Nov. 10 pitch-and-award event. Agriculture & Jobs: Gov. Matt Meyer launched Delaware’s Farm to Processing program, using Sussex inmates to wash, cut, and package locally grown produce for the Boys & Girls Club, boosting weekly meal output. Energy & Industry: Aternium selected Dover’s Garrison Oak Technical Park for a $226M heavy-water and high-purity hydrogen facility, targeting operations in 2028. Local Economy: Perdue’s grain elevator in Hurlock caught fire, drawing major regional firefighting response. Real Estate: Finmarc helped sell a Northern Virginia shopping center for $24.54M, reflecting continued demand for grocery-anchored retail. Cannabis Market: Delaware adult-use cannabis sales topped $53M in the first year, with more dispensaries expected to expand access.
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