AGP Executive Report
Last update: 44 minutes agoDNREC Water Lab Upgrade: DNREC opened a nearly $30M Environmental Laboratory in Smyrna, funded by $27.1M in American Rescue Plan money plus $2.63M in state funds, replacing a decades-old Dover facility to boost modern testing for water quality, PFAS (“forever chemicals”), and molecular and microbiology work. Energy Grid & Data Centers: Federal regulators ordered the nation’s main grid operators to revise rules within weeks so large customers like data centers can connect faster—while also requiring plans to keep enough power available for new loads. EV Policy Patchwork: A new Brookings report finds states vary widely in EV readiness after federal rollbacks, with Delaware scoring in the top tier for policy mix and charging support. State Budget Watch: Delaware’s Senate unanimously passed the FY 27 operating budget, including 3% raises for state employees and added education, Medicaid, and public safety funding. Resilient Businesses: The Lewes Chamber and Delaware Sea Grant are planning a fall seminar to help businesses build disaster resilience before storms and other shocks hit. Wildlife Health Update: Arizona reported no chronic wasting disease in deer and elk after testing 1,468 animals, as CWD continues spreading in the U.S. Local Health Alert: New Jersey issued swimming advisories at multiple beaches after elevated enterococci levels, with some Delaware Bay sites also flagged.
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