Energy & Grid Reliability: Coldwater Board of Public Utilities won approval to move forward with a state Grid Resilience Program Grant, targeting overhead line replacement, underground cable upgrades, and tree trimming to boost reliability by Dec. 2027. Local Power Governance: Ann Arbor voters will decide in November whether to replace DTE with a city-owned public utility, aiming to cut costs and outages. Electric Infrastructure for Industry: West Michigan’s data-center debate is heating up as officials weigh whether transmission upgrades can handle hyperscale demand, with the proposed Copperton Project back in focus. Food Safety & Agriculture: Michigan is still dealing with the Cyclospora outbreak, including two deaths tied to underlying conditions, while Salmonella linked to jalapeños continues to spread across states. Tourism & Business Impact: A report says Canadian wildfire smoke cost Michigan $4B in lost earnings, prompting the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association to push lawmakers for relief. Transportation: Northbound I-475 reopened in downtown Flint after three days of emergency pavement repairs tied to utility work. Retail & Consumer Tech: Hungry Howie’s is rolling out a Detroit-tested “Flavor Experience” and a DoorDash-powered digital ordering overhaul. Finance & Lending: Honor Bank opened a new Commercial Lending Center in Ludington to expand local business financing. Workplace Rights: Unistrut International faces an FLSA overtime suit over pay calculations. Media & Jobs: An FCC vote lifted a national TV ownership cap, drawing warnings about fewer local news jobs and less diversity.