AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Safety and Transparency: Delaware’s new HB 59 limits police from releasing the names and photos of most adults charged with crimes, prompting debate over protecting the accused and keeping the public informed. Election Update: Tests found no hazardous substances in suspicious mail sent to the state election office in Dover, which is set to resume normal operations Thursday; the FBI and Postal Inspection Service are still investigating. Health Care: ChristianaCare’s plans for hospital campuses in Camden and Georgetown face objections from Bayhealth, Beebe and TidalHealth, which warn of duplicated services and added strain on the health workforce. Utility Bills: Gov. Matt Meyer’s Public Advocate has asked state regulators to review how utility profits are set, a system that can account for more than 10% of a typical electric bill. Housing and Taxes: A new law removes public hearings for some housing projects that already meet zoning rules, while another allows eligible school districts to raise taxes by up to 2% annually without a referendum. At the Polls: Delaware early voting begins Oct. 22 ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
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