AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDelaware Health Policy: Gov. Matt Meyer signed three healthcare bills aimed at lowering costs, expanding access to primary care, and tightening hospital protections from private equity— including a plan to phase in hospital charge caps tied to Medicare rates and higher charity-care eligibility thresholds. State Economy & Costs: A new BEA-based per-capita spending map ranks Delaware 6th nationally for health care spending per resident (about $11,987 in 2024), underscoring how local costs shape household budgets. Energy & Housing: Kent County’s Levy Court approved new rules for where data centers can be built in unincorporated areas, with commissioners open to tougher limits, while Delaware’s congressional delegation announced nearly $1M in USDA funding to help build 24 energy-efficient homes in Kent and Sussex. Business & Growth: Hanwha Ocean signed U.S. agreements for joint ship design, workforce training, and supply-chain development as it deepens Korea-U.S. shipbuilding cooperation. Public Health: Delaware confirmed measles outbreak activity after new cases met outbreak criteria, as health officials urge vigilance. Local Quality of Life: Brandywine Zoo unveiled its new Hidden Falls mixed-species habitat, a $2.5M project.
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