AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Costs: Michigan regulators approved Consumers Energy’s $139.2 million natural-gas rate increase, adding about $3.92 a month for typical customers starting Nov. 1. Data Centers: Google won site approval for a major Michigan data center despite opposition, sharpening debate over power demand, jobs and local control. Advanced Manufacturing: Automation Alley secured a $7.5 million distributed-manufacturing contract, while a new state Space Innovation Hub aims to help manufacturers enter the growing sector. Auto Industry: Stellantis workers are set to vote on a strike mandate as bargaining stalls; a Ford supplier also plans 150 job cuts after losing business. Agriculture: Whitmer’s energy emergency allows farmers and loggers to use tax-free dyed diesel on roads, offering relief from rising fuel costs. Workforce: Michigan is investing in mechatronics training and skilled-career programs as employers face shortages of trades workers.
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