AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIn-Custody Death in Camden: Delaware State Police and the DOJ are investigating the suicide of 49-year-old Shane Mullen at Troop 3 after a domestic assault call in Hartly and a pursuit that ended with a canine apprehension. Party-Change Deadline: Delaware voters have until midnight Friday to switch party affiliation for the Sept. 15 primaries, with closed primaries shaping who appears on ballots. Voting Rights Fight: A Delaware judge upheld rules letting corporations vote in some local elections, keeping pressure on “one person, one vote” in towns like Fenwick Island. Rehoboth “Takeover” Review: Rehoboth Beach hired outside counsel to review issues tied to an advertised May 19 “takeover” event that drew a large crowd and led to arrests. Public Safety & Courts: Delaware’s AG Jay Jones joined opposition to the federal KIDS Act, arguing it would weaken state authority over kids’ online protections. Education Funding Setback: Delaware transportation leaders rejected nearly $900,000 for a Georgetown bilingual charter school, citing program rules that treat charter schools as public schools. Local Governance: Lewes’ city manager admitted she ordered removal of a Zoom recording from a historic review meeting to protect an employee’s confidentiality. Housing Policy: A Milford resident argues the “Housing for Every Delawarean” push highlights how little zoning and density have changed despite housing shortages. Data Center Backdrop: Separate reporting highlights growing legal and community scrutiny of data centers and generator pollution.
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