AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNext Generation 911: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed HB 468 to boost the 911 surcharge from 60 cents to 90 cents starting Oct. 1, funding a statewide NG911 upgrade with new infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, and training. Public Health: Delaware DPH confirmed its first measles case in more than a decade—an unvaccinated adult male in Kent County—triggering contact tracing and urging residents to check vaccination status via DelVAX. Community Health Access: Beebe Healthcare and CAMP Rehoboth are opening the Beebe Health Suite for scheduling July 27, with appointments starting July 29, offering HIV/STI screening, PrEP, vaccinations, and care navigation downtown. Local Arts & Identity: A Delaware Valley Arts Alliance installation, “Crazy Wall,” has sparked a censorship/free-speech fight after a planned Roscoe mural was painted over, leading to federal court motions. Sports & Community: OnDeck Partners’ acquisition of the Wilmington Blue Rocks received final approval, setting up new ballpark and community programming for Frawley Stadium. Faith & Justice: Wilmington faith leaders and activists rallied around the family of Kadir Skinner after a deadly police shooting, citing calls for transparency and reform. Culture in the Spotlight: Coastal Delaware’s Coastal Delaware Artisan Market returns Aug. 16 in Rehoboth with 35 local makers, plus kids’ book signings and food vendors. Delaware in the News: Delaware increases the 911 surcharge for NG911; Cape Henlopen approved its FY 2027 tax rate unchanged.
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