Issue 11.25

June 27, 2025

THIS WEEK IN DOVER

LEGISLATIVE SESION CONCLUDES

ON MONDAY

With just one day remaining in the first leg of the 153rd General Assembly, activity has ramped up significantly. Of note this week, the General Assembly passed a $6.5 billion operating budget for FY26 (HB 225), along with a $37 million one-time supplemental budget (HB 226)—marking significant year-over-year growth and raising questions about long-term sustainability. Several key bills also advanced, including proposals affecting environmental penalties, utilities, general contractor liability, and multilevel distribution companies. Read more >

NOW SEEKING NOMINATIONS!

MARVIN S. GILMAN BOWL

Do you know a small business leader who goes above and beyond? Someone who leads with integrity, inspires others, and has made a lasting impact in the community?

Nominate them for the Gilman Bowl—presented each year at our Superstars in Business awards luncheon. This prestigious honor celebrates the legacy of Marvin S. Gilman, a true champion of Delaware small business.

Help us recognize those who make Delaware better. Submit your nomination >

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

DELAWARE FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE

AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

It all starts with a single spark. From that moment a thought erupts, expanding and dispersing like wildfire, until it forges creativity, passion, and a growing hunger for knowledge. Whether working in health research, protecting the environment, or exploring how the universe works, anyone who has shaped a career in math and science speaks fondly of the moment that brought their career vision to life. For the Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education, nurturing that first spark for upcoming generations is key to ensuring the STEM pipeline can meet the evolving needs of the First State. Read more >

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

The big news of the day is everything that transpired over the weekend around U.S. involvement in Iran. This is likely to disrupt the energy sector, particularly oil and gas, causing higher prices in the near term. This will create stress for Delaware businesses that rely on these products to power their operations, as well as for employees whose homes depend on these energy sources. And of course, it will affect everyone’s motor vehicles, both personal and commercial (especially companies with fleets). Read more >

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Agilent Technologies hosted a networking breakfast at their Wilmington location and provided tours of their manufacturing facility and Agilent Center of Excellence.