AGP Executive Report

Chip Industry in Delaware: Intel granted a rare slice of its Atom processor tech to stealth startup RosaicLabs, incorporated in Delaware—an unusual early-stage collaboration that hints at shifting strategies in x86 design. Education Data for the AI Era: Delaware Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Sen. Roger Marshall introduced the RESULTS Act to modernize federal longitudinal education and workforce data systems, pushing states to connect data across schooling and jobs. PFAS Fight in Delaware’s Orbit: Delaware AG Anthony G. Brown urged the EPA not to roll back drinking-water limits for four PFAS “forever” chemicals, warning the change would strip key protections. Public Health & Food Safety: FDA recalls hit ice cream in multiple states and Lidl recalled shortbread cookies sold in Delaware due to undeclared allergens. Coastal Conservation: DNREC opened registration for a two-day Sept. 22–23 “Introduction to Living Shorelines” training in Lewes. Wildlife Update: Delaware Shorebird Project reports red knot numbers rebounded along the Bayshore this spring, with birds staying longer and gaining weight.

Permitting Reform Watch: A new “Shift Key” episode zeroes in on bipartisan permitting reform as the clean-energy bottleneck Congress could tackle before 2026 ends. AI & Privacy: A guide to AI meeting note takers highlights how tools access audio, whether they train on your calls, and what that means for disclosure and data risk. Public Safety Tech Scrutiny: A report argues acoustic gunshot detectors are a costly failure, citing high false alarms and weak impact on outcomes—plus examples including Wilmington, Delaware. Food Safety in Delaware: Experts explain how the Cyclospora outbreak spreads along the farm-to-fork chain and share practical steps to reduce risk while investigations continue. Health Access: Delaware County’s “Wellness on Wheels” mobile clinic is pushing catch-up vaccines ahead of measles risk. Delaware Innovation: University of Delaware researchers are testing animal-borne electronic tags that turn sharks into mobile ocean sensors. State Health Policy: Delaware launches a statewide “Food is Medicine” initiative linking fresh food to chronic-disease prevention. Local Tech/Industry: Spotwise rolls out an “agentic operating system” to automate media research and outreach workflows.

Delaware Health & Policy: Gov. Matt Meyer created a Delaware Office of the Surgeon General and named Dr. Neil Hockstein as the state’s first surgeon general, aiming for clearer, evidence-based public health guidance. Food as Medicine: Delaware launched a statewide “Food is Medicine” initiative, using $1M+ in federal funding to connect patients with healthy food to prevent and manage chronic disease. Public Health Science: UD researchers are helping advance shark “living ocean sensor” tagging, turning sharks into mobile data collectors for marine research. Foodborne Disease Watch: The Cyclospora outbreak keeps expanding, with CDC-linked cases now tied to nine states; UD microbial food safety experts explain how contamination can happen across the farm-to-fork chain. Community & Accessibility: AARP awarded $83K to Delaware nonprofits via 2026 Community Challenge grants focused on mobility, connection, and livability. Biotech & Business: Incyte reported strong Q2 2026 results and pipeline progress, including a Hematology boost via acquisition of latarcibart. Semiconductors & AI Economy: TSMC and Tencent entered the Fortune Global 500 top 100 as AI demand reshapes chip and tech revenue rankings.

Delaware Tech & Policy: Newark is pushing “missing middle” housing options—townhomes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings—to help close the state’s affordable housing gap, with consultants drafting proposals for local votes. Health & Community: Delaware County is ramping up measles prevention with a mobile vaccination clinic as cases climb in the region, while a separate push targets youth gun violence funding through a call for a special legislative session. Life Sciences & Research: Sarcomatrix (a Delaware corporation) is using its SarcoVista translational modeling to set first-in-human dosing for S-969, an oral Duchenne therapy candidate. Climate & Environment: UD experts are available on wildfire impacts in France and Spain, from animal evacuation decisions to smoke-related health strain. STEM in the Spotlight: Sharks are being tagged to collect deep-ocean data that could improve hurricane and climate forecasts. Business/Finance (Delaware-linked): A CSC report finds LPs are far more likely to commit when fund leverage and liquidity tools are clearly disclosed, and Krieger Scientific expands leadership as life sciences compliance pressure rises.

Measles Alert in Delaware: Delaware’s Division of Public Health declared a measles outbreak after four confirmed Kent County cases in unvaccinated adult men, triggering contact tracing and possible exclusion guidance for unvaccinated contacts. Shorebird Science: DNREC reports strong red knot returns at Slaughter Beach/Mispillion Harbor, with counts near 2,000 early and about 3,000 by May 20, plus weight data showing many birds in good condition. AI in Agriculture: University of Delaware researchers used computer-vision AI and citizen-sourced images to better track when perennial grasses flower, a key step for understanding plant adaptation and timing. School Tech & Health: A new JAMA Pediatrics analysis finds most states now restrict cellphone use in K-12, reflecting growing concerns about youth mental health. Delaware Courts & AI Defamation: A Delaware Superior Court judge let a Robby Starbuck defamation case against Google’s Bard AI move forward, setting up a new legal fight over AI-generated claims. Environmental Policy Fight: Delaware AG Kathy Jennings joined a coalition suing the EPA over a rule that weakens hydrofluorocarbon phaseout deadlines under the AIM Act. Local Public Health Outreach: Delaware County in Pennsylvania launched a mobile vaccination clinic as measles cases climb across the region.

AI in Finance: BlackLine says its governed, multi-agent AI system Verity Prepare is now generally available to automate reconciliation prep while keeping audit-ready oversight. Biotech Deal: Oak Hill Bio and RACC ink a business combination to fund rugonersen development for Angelman syndrome, with a Delaware redomestication planned. Cyber/Privacy & Data Centers: A new look at how states are shifting from courting data centers with incentives to adding electricity/water cost rules, moratoriums, and tougher permitting. Public Health & Food Safety: A coastal-water pathogen database expands open-access tracking of microbial hazards, including Delaware Bay samples, while the cyclospora outbreak continues to spark confusion over testing and source. Delaware Tech/Industry: Prusa USA rebrands from Delaware’s Printed Solid after Prusa’s acquisition, keeping Wilmington production for printers/filament. Policy Watch (Delaware): Delaware’s public meeting roundup highlights local housing and governance discussions, including Georgetown cottage development and Red Clay superintendent feedback. Legal/Tech: Tesla’s top-court win clears the way for its UK 5G licensing fight, with the dispute tied to Avanci and InterDigital.

Delaware Tech & Business: Printed Solid, the Delaware filament maker acquired by Czech Prusa Research in 2022, is now rebranded as Prusa USA—same leadership, expanded U.S. production footprint in Wilmington, and a push to be closer to customers. AI & Courts: A Delaware Superior Court ruling lets conservative activist Robby Starbuck’s defamation case against Google over AI “hallucinations” move forward, a potential precedent for how AI-generated claims are treated in court. Health Watch: Delaware declared a measles outbreak after confirmed cases, with officials urging residents to keep MMR vaccinations up to date. Public Health (National): The CDC reports cyclospora cases topping 4,000 across 41 states, while FDA communications around a lettuce test have added confusion for consumers. Energy Policy: The Trump administration acknowledged in court documents it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants “based solely” on which states voted for Kamala Harris. Civics & Delaware’s Economy: A new “Civics 101” series highlights how Delaware’s corporate franchise industry helps fund state services without a sales tax. Local Tech for History: Walton Heritage Trail opens with a QR-code, phone-based “digital town historian” to build an interactive, location-linked oral history. Research & Environment: A new global coastal water pathogen database aims to help track microbial hazards in estuaries and nearshore waters.

Heat & Health: A Harvard-linked analysis and Virginia data show heat waves are driving a sharp rise in ER visits in Hampton Roads, with 2025’s numbers hitting the highest level since at least 2016. Food Safety Confusion: The FDA says a cyclospora test tied to Taylor Farms’ recalled iceberg lettuce was wrong, but the recall still stands—leaving consumers stuck in mixed signals during a fast-moving outbreak. Delaware Energy Storage: A new Delaware report estimates battery energy storage could save about $927M over 10 years (and more with reliability and emissions benefits), with Delmarva Power positioned to benefit. AI Legal Risk in Delaware: A Delaware judge lets a defamation case against Google over AI “hallucinations” proceed, potentially raising the stakes for how courts treat AI-generated claims. 3D Printing Industry Update: Delaware’s Printed Solid rebrands as Prusa USA after acquisition, keeping operations largely the same while expanding U.S. production. Public Health Watch: Delaware has declared a measles outbreak with five confirmed cases, urging residents to keep MMR vaccinations up to date. Tech & Public Safety: Delaware County police leaders tout drones as a “game changer,” using them for faster call response and search and tracking. Clean Energy Grants Fight: Court filings say $7.6B in clean energy grants were canceled based solely on the political identity of recipient states.

AI & Law: A Delaware judge let a defamation case against Google move forward after Bard allegedly generated false, damaging claims—rejecting “hallucinations” as a get-out-of-court argument. Public Health: Cyclospora outbreaks are surging nationwide, and officials still can’t pinpoint how contamination is getting into food systems—raising pressure for better tracking and faster response. Delaware Tech & Manufacturing: Printed Solid, acquired by Prusa Research, has rebranded as Prusa USA while keeping its Wilmington production footprint for 3D printers and filament. Clean Energy Policy: The Trump administration admitted in court it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants based on the political identity of recipient states, not project merit. Delaware Governance & Infrastructure: Delaware is pushing Next Generation 911 upgrades, including a new surcharge to fund the system. Local STEM/Community: Milford Public Library will host a Civil War-era Delaware politics program, and Delaware Tech’s partnerships continue to shape local education.

AI & Courts: A Delaware judge let a defamation case against Google proceed after ruling that “hallucinations” can’t automatically shield AI-generated false statements, a potential precedent for tech liability. Clean Energy Policy: The Trump administration admitted in court filings it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants based solely on whether recipient states voted for Kamala Harris—sparking claims of political “weaponization.” Public Health (Delaware): Delaware declared a measles outbreak after 4 confirmed cases, with officials urging residents to keep MMR vaccinations up to date. Data Centers & Power: A national debate over data-center growth is intensifying, with new scrutiny on impacts to communities and ratepayers. Coastal Microbes: A new global database compiles coastal pathogen and antibiotic-resistance data to help assess biological risks in estuaries. Delaware Tech/Business: Lindy Panels expanded its Google Knowledge Panel offering for S-1 and pre-IPO companies, aiming to manage executive visibility across search and AI systems.

Delaware Public Health: Delaware declared a measles outbreak with five confirmed cases, prompting renewed calls for MMR vaccination and local concern in Lewes. Engineering Legacy: Former ASCE executive director Edward O. Pfrang, who led the Hyatt Regency walkway collapse investigation, died at 96. Clean Energy Policy: The Trump administration admitted in court filings it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants based on the political identity of recipient states, not project quality. Delaware Innovation & Energy: A Delaware op-ed lays out a plan to build an innovation economy by design, focusing on life sciences, advanced materials/clean energy, and digital/financial tech. Materials Science: UD researchers helped develop a cheaper route to make high-value carbon fibers from methane pyrolysis, reducing reliance on costly polymers. Tech & Business in Delaware: Insight Works added 15 new Microsoft partners, including a Delaware firm, expanding Business Central expertise. Cyber/Genetics: Delaware-linked legal fallout continues as states push settlements tied to the 23andMe genetic data breach. Local Tech Infrastructure: Delaware’s Next Generation 911 upgrades and data-center policy debates keep moving through state and county channels.

Climate Policy Fight: Wisconsin DOJ joined a coalition challenging an EPA rollback that would loosen deadlines for phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent refrigerants tied to fast-growing greenhouse emissions—Delaware is among the AGs in the suit. Broadband & Local Tech: altafiber announced a Westerville, Ohio buildout of its XGS-PON fiber network, aiming to connect 15,000 locations over three years with a city partnership that includes a long-term presence at WeConnect. AI in Healthcare: A new wave of startups is trying to replace doctors with AI systems that can make clinical decisions and even handle prescribing, raising big questions about safety and regulation. Delaware Education Tech: Delaware Department of Education launched “Explore Delaware Schools,” a single portal for school performance, attendance boundaries, and mapping tools. Public Health Watch: CDC reports cyclospora cases have surged to 4,000+ across 41 states, with FDA investigation still working to pin down sources. Data Center Backlash: The White House expanded a “Ratepayer Protection” pledge as Congress advances a bill to stop large data centers from pushing grid upgrade costs onto electricity customers. Duchenne Drug Funding: Sarcomatrix Therapeutics (Delaware corp.) opened an accredited investor round for a once-daily, mutation-agnostic Duchenne pill, targeting FDA permission for human trials in early 2027.

Public Health: The FDA and CDC are dealing with a fast-moving cyclospora outbreak, including a new cluster of 72 illnesses tied to no identified food yet, while earlier guidance around shredded iceberg lettuce and a Taylor Farms recall has added confusion for shoppers. Delaware Health & Safety: Delaware’s Department of Education launched “Explore Delaware Schools,” a single portal for school performance and boundary info, and the state also pushed forward Next Generation 911 upgrades and a higher 911 surcharge to fund the system. STEM & Policy: A Senate panel is set to take up kids online safety and AI bills early next month, including KOSA-style proposals that would require stronger default settings for minors. Energy & Tech: A new utility program aims to pay EV owners for sending power back to the grid, and a poll finds most Americans oppose AI data centers in their communities. Community Grants: Highmark awarded $350K+ in grants to 11 Delaware nonprofits to expand health access and reduce disparities.

Delaware River Fracking Fight: A bid to strip the Delaware River Basin Commission’s fracking ban failed in Congress, keeping water protections for about 15 million people who depend on the watershed. Next-Gen 911: Delaware is moving to Next Generation 911, adding voice, text, photos, and video to emergency calls and boosting location accuracy, funded by a 911 surcharge increase starting Oct. 1, 2026. Healthcare Tech: ChristianaCare is pressing ahead with its Epic electronic health record rollout, targeting an Oct. 3, 2026 go-live. Biotech Deal: Scancell and Neuphoria announced an all-share merger, aiming to advance immunotherapy and list the combined company on Nasdaq. AI Patent Clash (Delaware court): The University of Tennessee Research Foundation sued Anthropic in Delaware federal court over alleged neural-network patent infringement. Local Housing Policy: Sussex County canceled subdivision hearings after Gov. Matt Meyer signed SB 23, which changes how dense housing projects get approved. Marine Science: Researchers are tracking a rare albino/leucistic dolphin along the Delmarva coast. Energy & Security: The U.S. agreed to help Saudi Arabia develop a civilian nuclear program amid the Iran standoff. Sports Betting Tech in Delaware: Sports betting kiosks are expanding to 89 retail stores in Delaware, bringing in-person wagering alongside convenience shopping.

Next Generation 911: Delaware is modernizing emergency communications statewide, moving to a system that can handle voice plus text, photos, and videos, with improved caller location accuracy and stronger resilience; the 911 surcharge rises from 60 cents to 90 cents per covered line starting Oct. 1, 2026 to fund equipment, cybersecurity, software, training, and infrastructure. Public Health: Delaware declared a measles outbreak after two more confirmed cases brought the total to four, with contact tracing underway and guidance focused on vaccination and protecting unvaccinated, pregnant, and immunocompromised people. AI & Courts: In Delaware federal court, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation sued Anthropic over alleged patent infringement tied to neuroscience-inspired machine learning; separately, Washington Supreme Court candidates are debating whether judges need new rules for AI use. Healthcare Tech/Deals: First Choice Healthcare Solutions (Delaware) announced a definitive merger agreement to create a public healthcare and wellness company focused on longevity and preventative, biology-driven care. Environment: Delaware’s neighbors and other states are pushing back on EPA rollbacks of PFAS drinking-water limits, arguing the changes would weaken testing and protections. UD Leadership: Rebecca Klaper was named dean of UD’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, starting Sept. 1.

AI & Patents: The University of Tennessee Research Foundation sued Anthropic in Delaware federal court, alleging the AI maker built models using patented neural-network methods from Tennessee researchers. Health Tech & Funding: N-Zyme Biomedical closed a $4.6M Series A to push Phase 2 reflux disease programs and expand its pepsin-inhibitor platform. Delaware Business & Water Tech: Kubota will buy Delaware-based AirJoule atmospheric water harvesters to help water-stressed suburbs meet development water requirements. Public Health Watch: The CDC reported cyclosporiasis cases topping 4,000 across 41 states, with a six-week reporting lag expected to keep numbers rising. Climate Policy Fight: Delaware-area and national attorneys general sued to block EPA’s rollback delaying hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phase-down deadlines. Delaware Courts & Corporate Restructuring: Movement Labs filed for Chapter 11 in Delaware after MOVE token turmoil, while GoHealth emerged from Chapter 11 under a Delaware court-approved plan. Energy Costs: PJM warned data-center demand is driving electricity price pressure, with a reliability auction shortfall tied to billions in added costs for ratepayers.