AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDelaware Government & Public Health: Gov. Matt Meyer named Dr. Neil Hockstein as Delaware’s first surgeon general, framing it as a response to what he calls a less evidence-driven federal public health environment. Delaware Courts & Corporate Law: The Delaware Court of Chancery weighed in on cram-down financing and fiduciary duties in a preferred stock dispute, underscoring how governance conflicts can trigger tougher “entire fairness” scrutiny. Delaware Business & Finance: Weatherford will hold Sept. 3 shareholder meetings to consider redomesticating from Ireland to Delaware, with the company projecting $20M–$30M in annual cash savings. Delaware Sports Betting: The Delaware Lottery rolled out self-service sports betting kiosks at 89 retailers plus all three casinos, expanding bet types like same-game parlays and live in-game wagering. Education Policy: A Delaware proposal argues Meyer should “opt in” to a federal scholarship tax credit program that could unlock nearly $40M annually for students—if the state elects to participate. SNAP Costs: States have until Oct. 2027 to fix SNAP payment error rates; Delaware is among the states facing potential penalties if error rates don’t drop. National/Legal Spillover: Trump signed orders shrinking two Utah monuments tied to tribal lands, while a separate multistate fight targets Trump administration cuts to school mental health grants.
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