AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation: Christina School District teacher Jessica Liu was named Delaware’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, recognized for inclusive teaching and her multilingual students’ progress. Research: University of Delaware professor Thomas H. Epps III won a U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Award for work on plastic recycling, biomass-based materials and battery membranes. Health Care: Delaware is investing nearly $1.4 million in rural physician recruitment and retention, with 63 awards tied to five-year service commitments. Environment: Delaware’s Environmental Appeals Board sent DNREC’s approval of the proposed U.S. Wind project back for further review. The proposed dredging at the Lewes ferry terminal is open for public comment through Nov. 13. Local Policy: Dover passed a pause on new data center development amid concerns about power demand. Public Safety: A bicyclist died after being struck by a charter bus on Route 13 in Laurel. State officials also warn that deer crashes rise in fall; October through December accounted for 47% of Delaware’s deer-related crashes from 2021 to 2025. Energy: Delaware is among 13 states under a federal grid emergency order as record heat strains power supplies and raises blackout concerns.
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