AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDelaware Budget Watch: The Delaware Senate unanimously passed the FY 27 operating budget, a $6.99B plan that boosts state employee pay, targets education and healthcare spending, and restores $26M for school districts and charter schools. Juneteenth in Wilmington: Mayor John Carney issued a Juneteenth proclamation and raised the flag over Rodney Square, with the Delaware Juneteenth Association calling it a long-running push for reflection, education, and community celebration. Community After Fire: Mother African Union Church’s historic summer festival is continuing after a May fire, keeping a cultural and religious tradition alive. Libraries & Local Culture: Lewes Public Library marked 10 years in its current building, celebrating growth and a more welcoming community hub. Education & AI Debate: Delaware lawmakers are weighing HB 404, a proposed AI and extended reality pilot meant to test classroom impact without replacing teachers. Sports & Spotlight: A World Cup spot-fixing storm has put Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi in the headlines, with Wilmington’s Ivory Coast base camp drawing attention. Business Resilience: Lewes Chamber and Delaware Sea Grant are teaming up to help business owners plan for disasters and recover faster. Sports Charity Ride: A 73-year-old cyclist is set to finish a 3,300-mile coast-to-coast ride in Delaware on June 23, raising $600K+ for No Kid Hungry. Environment Update: DNREC opened a new Delaware Environmental Laboratory near Smyrna for testing PFAS, water quality, and early detection of diseases.
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