AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Shock: The CDC and FDA linked a fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell, with Michigan among the hardest hit states (4,300+ cases reported) and officials urging people to avoid the implicated lettuce while investigations continue. Public Health & Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke pushed Metro Detroit and other Michigan areas into hazardous air conditions, canceling outdoor events and prompting emergency health warnings and mask/respite offers. Energy & Regulation: Michigan regulators moved forward on Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel replacement permits despite tribal and environmental backlash, while the Michigan Public Service Commission opened an investigation into utility storm response after major outages. Solar & Power Politics: Michigan AG Dana Nessel highlighted the coal-fired JH Campbell plant in Kalamazoo, arguing federal actions are keeping it running and driving up costs for customers. Clean Energy Dealmaking: Unirac acquired Terrasmart’s solar racking business, expanding product and engineering capacity for North American distributed generation. Workforce Pipeline: Monroe County Community College and labor partners set an apprenticeship info session for July 29 in Monroe to connect residents with building-trades pathways.
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