Data Centers & Local Control: Forsyth Township held (and is expanding) public input on a proposed data-center push in the Sawyer area, keeping a year-long moratorium in place while it builds zoning protections since Michigan law limits outright bans. Defense Manufacturing: General Dynamics Land Systems opened a $35M Sterling Heights expansion to add classified workspace tied to U.S. Army needs, underscoring Michigan’s role in defense production. Battery Industry: LG Energy Solution fully opened its Lansing battery plant and is ramping EV and storage-battery output, with production tied to major automaker customers and AI-driven energy storage demand. Energy & Utilities: EGLE awarded $3.9M in brownfield grants across seven Michigan projects to unlock housing and jobs, while a separate Google grant backed water reuse upgrades at a Three Rivers filtration facility. Food Safety: Cyclospora cases tied to recalled Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce are trending down nationally, but Michigan remains the outbreak epicenter. Public Health: Michigan confirmed its first eastern equine encephalitis human case since 2021 in Roscommon County, with mosquito testing ramping up. Logistics Tech: Amazon says Prime Air drone delivery will expand to nearly 500 U.S. cities by end of 2026, including Detroit. Workplace/Legal: A Michigan judge is weighing a data-tracking lawsuit involving state healthcare facilities, while another case involves NLRB scrutiny over an alleged unlawful firing. Consumer Fraud: BBB Scam Tracker shows Michigan cities like Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor leading scam-report counts in July.