AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoGun Violence Awareness Month: Gov. Matt Meyer signed a proclamation for Delaware’s Gun Violence Awareness Month and issued pardons to community leaders Cammerin Norwood and Kaligah Parker, both tied to nonprofits focused on prevention and mentoring. Drought Watch: Delaware remains in drought conditions, with officials saying precipitation is below normal and streamflows are at record lows; farmers are watching for major rainfall to protect yields. Housing Planning: State agencies reviewed a proposed 55+ community near Lewes and pushed back on access-road plans and wetland impacts, urging the developer to avoid encroaching on protected wetlands. Food Access Grants: Delaware’s Division of Small Business awarded $712,500 to 28 recipients through the Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program to expand healthy food access in food-desert areas. Local Sports & Community: The Delaware River hosted an Ivory Coast open training session ahead of World Cup play, while Delaware’s DNREC fishing tournament drew families to Blockhouse Pond in Lewes. Courts & Voting Rights: A Delaware Superior Court judge dismissed an ACLU lawsuit challenging Fenwick Island’s policy allowing “artificial entities” to vote in town elections.
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