AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGreat Lakes Infrastructure: Federal officials lifted a stop-work order on Illinois’ Brandon Road invasive carp barrier after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed the White House, as carp were found closer to Lake Michigan than ever. Trade & Manufacturing Pressure: Canada retaliated with up to 50% tariffs on more than $20B of U.S. goods, targeting states and raising new risks for Midwest and Michigan supply chains. Workforce & Wages: Michigan released updated “Hot 50” job outlook data, flagging fast-growing, higher-pay roles like nurse practitioner, data scientist, and health services managers. Construction Safety: Ann Arbor reported a scaffolding collapse at a new apartment project near a preschool, with calls for stronger third-party safety reviews. Roads & Travel: MDOT will remove lane restrictions on most active projects for Labor Day, while keeping key closures around the Mackinac Bridge walk. Local Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker showed continued scam activity across Michigan cities, with Detroit leading statewide reports in July. Energy Costs: A new push to cut power bills highlights rising electricity costs as a growing burden for households.
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