AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChild Marriage Crackdown: Ohio lawmakers are pushing to raise the minimum marriage age to 18, as Delaware and other states already ban under-18 marriages—highlighting how fast the national debate is shifting. Delaware Economy & Spending: Former state Sen. Charlie Copeland says Delaware needs a new direction focused on controlling spending, cutting barriers to private investment, and rebuilding the private-sector economy. Scam Alerts: Wilmington led Delaware cities in June with 13 BBB Scam Tracker reports, with online purchase scams the most common and losses totaling about $895. Sharks for Hurricane Forecasts: UD researchers are tagging shortfin mako and blue sharks with sensors to collect ocean temperature, salinity, and depth data that could improve hurricane intensity predictions. State Business Support: Delaware’s fall EDGE Grant Competition opens Aug. 11 with $1.15M available for eligible small businesses and startups. Local Tech & Privacy: A Ball State campus Flock license plate reader was cut down, renewing privacy concerns around automated surveillance. Sports & Business: LeBron James’ 76ers veteran-minimum deal is framed as a boost to Black athlete-entrepreneur influence and regional economic pull.
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