Data Centers & the Economy: A new Federal Reserve Beige Book says data center demand is boosting construction and manufacturing across multiple regions, even as grassroots opposition to the facilities behind the AI boom keeps growing. EPA Public Input: Critics warn a proposed EPA rule could weaken public comment by letting states issue air permits for data centers before permits are approved, shifting power to developers and creating a patchwork of state practices. Delaware Rail Study: Delaware received a Federal Railroad Administration grant to study passenger rail “Diamond State Line” service south through Kent and Sussex into Maryland, with environmental work only in later phases if the project advances. DNREC Sticker Fix: DNREC will replace peeling Delaware state park pass stickers after complaints, including issues tied to how the newer stickers are applied. Stormwater Learning: Sussex Conservation District and UD Cooperative Extension kick off a Stormwater Seminar Series in Georgetown starting Sept. 16, focused on practical best management practices to protect local waterways. Microplastics Push: Delaware AG Jeff Jackson joined a multistate effort urging EPA to add microplastics to drinking-water monitoring rules. Housing & Trees in Sussex: Sussex County adopted its first forest preservation law, requiring developers to preserve significant forest cover in growth and rural areas, as the county also weighs housing pressures including a proposed 124 cottage homes in Georgetown.