AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAuto Manufacturing: A Michigan plant that received a $500 million federal grant to electrify Cadillac production is instead preparing to build gas engines; 350 workers face layoffs as it retools. GM is also considering a battery development center in Warren to work with startups. Retail Enforcement: Michigan joined the FTC and 19 states in suing Dollar General, alleging the chain repeatedly charged shoppers more at checkout than advertised. Power and Infrastructure: ITC proposed new mid-Michigan transmission lines, while plans for power-line projects raise concerns about impacts on farms, campgrounds and private land. Housing and Construction: Leaders at a Northwest Michigan summit pointed to high building costs and a shortage of homes as barriers to affordability. Consumer Outlook: University of Michigan’s October sentiment index remained near its record low, with rising prices still weighing on household finances.
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