AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMental Health Coverage: Gov. Matt Meyer signed the Fair Standards in Mental Health Care Act (SB 22), requiring Delaware insurers to cover mental health and substance use care on par with physical care and tightening rules on delays, denials, and prior authorization. Senior Wellness & Access: Delaware Division of the Arts won a $77,500 national grant to expand Access Creative Aging, adding free eight-week art workshops for adults 55+ at libraries and senior centers statewide. Public Safety—Fire: A two-alarm Chestertown fire caused about $600,000 in damage, displaced five people, and injured two after a blaze started near a staircase from unattended frying. Public Safety—Crash: Delaware State Police arrested 63-year-old James Elliott of Laurel on vehicular homicide and DUI-related charges after a fatal Aug. 27 crash. Community Health & Food: A national report ranks Vermont No. 1 for school meals access in 2026, highlighting how breakfast and lunch programs reach students. Health Facilities & Services: Radnor Township dropped plans to convert a shuttered veterinary hospital into a local district court after resident pushback.
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