AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Policy: Michigan’s utility regulator is pushing performance-based rate plans, tighter control of “unnecessary costs,” and more incentives for competition to help lower power bills. Public Health & Food Supply: The U.S. FDA says Americans can feel confident eating fresh produce as it updates guidance amid ongoing cyclosporiasis and salmonella outbreaks hitting Michigan hardest; Taylor Farms’ jalapeño recall expands. Water & Environment: A sewer main breach in Sault Ste. Marie spilled about 3,785 litres of raw sewage into the St. Marys River; officials say drinking water isn’t affected. Defense & Tech Testing: The Army Reserve tested robotic mine-clearing tech at Camp Grayling and found a mid-demo issue that will drive redesign. Higher Ed & Computing Infrastructure: U-M confirmed its Textile Road site for a major research computing facility with Los Alamos, citing zoning and infrastructure needs despite local pushback. Local Development: Lake City is nearing completion of the $1.8M Grand Central Park waterfront project. Cyber & Data Center Governance: Corunna adopted an ordinance regulating data centers with special-use permits and closed-loop cooling rules. Construction Watch: Michigan Medicine’s Troy specialty-care center is 60% complete, targeting spring 2027 openings. Fraud Signals: BBB Scam Tracker shows Michigan cities with ongoing online purchase scams, with Detroit and Grand Rapids leading recent counts.
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