AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDelaware Jobs Watch: Delaware’s unemployment rate fell again in June to 4.9% (down from 5.1% in May), putting it under 5% for the first time since last July, with nonfarm employment at about 498,000 and net job growth of 2,600 over the past year. PPP Fraud in Delaware: Rockland Congruity LLC, a Delaware LLC, agreed to pay $2.687 million to settle claims it fraudulently obtained a second-draw Paycheck Protection Program loan it wasn’t eligible for. Lottery Update: Delaware Lottery is adding a POWERBALL “Double Play” option, giving players a second chance to win up to $10 million. Public Safety & Weather: Across the region, wildfire smoke and severe storms are driving air-quality alerts and flash-flood watches, including northern Delaware. Local Business: The General Store on Route 24 in Lewes (Angola area) plans to close after more than 50 years, citing road-construction costs and ongoing losses. Consumer Fraud Snapshot: BBB Scam Tracker shows Delaware cities logged scam reports in June, including Wilmington (13) and Dover (7).
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