AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing Fight: Michigan House Republicans are pressing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to release SPLC-related records after federal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, turning a national legal mess into a state political showdown. Local Governance: East Lansing is drafting rules for data centers after a moratorium, with residents mainly worried about the biggest “hyperscale” projects. Energy & Grid: A west Michigan coal plant’s extended life is back in court as attorneys argue over whether emergency orders were truly needed to prevent a regional power shortage. Food Costs: New federal data shows April grocery prices rose 0.7%, and economists warn food inflation could climb further as fuel, fertilizer, and geopolitics keep squeezing supply chains. Manufacturing Jobs: Michigan-based JVIS bought Toledo Molding & Die, aiming to keep hundreds of jobs in Northwest Ohio.
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