AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRevolution Rivalry: Philadelphia and Boston are trading claims to American Revolution bragging rights as the 250th anniversary ramps up, with local leaders arguing which city turned revolutionary thinking into action. Delaware Tax Fight: Delaware’s HB 234 is drawing backlash from critics who say it would weaken taxpayer control over state employee healthcare and pensions by expanding collective bargaining into the constitution. Local Scholarships: VMDAEC’s Education Scholarship Foundation awarded seven scholarships to Delaware-area students, totaling $165,000 across Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Meteor Update: NASA says the weekend meteor that rattled New England was about 5 feet wide, “as heavy as an elephant,” and broke up over the region before fragments fell into Cape Cod Bay. Delaware County Senior Meals: Delaware County is continuing the senior meals transition after Delaware Opportunities stopped May 7, with congregate sites and home delivery now run by the county. Public Safety: Delaware State Police are investigating commercial burglaries along Coastal Highway in Lewes, including forced-entry attempts at multiple businesses. Housing Watch: Millsboro is considering a 3% lodging tax to add to Delaware’s existing 8% hotel tax, pushing the total to 11% if approved.
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