AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoData Centers & Local Power: The University of Michigan is pressing ahead with a large supercomputing facility in Ypsilanti Township even as the city and township pass denouncement resolutions and a utility moratorium restricts water and sewer use for data centers; U-M says the moratorium is discriminatory and legally flawed. Community Safety: Metro Detroit is again dealing with a vehicle crash into a high-traffic airport building, renewing calls for stronger protective barriers after similar incidents at DTW. Energy Costs: Michigan drivers are still paying above $4 a gallon as Iran-related oil risk keeps pressure on fuel prices, while the state’s 2026 fuel tax structure shifts how taxes rise with prices. Auto & Repair: Local shops are watching potential E.U. auto tariff impacts that could affect vehicle pricing and repair demand, while at least one Michigan shop expands engine repair services aimed at faster, more precise diagnostics. Workforce/EV Supply Chain: Ultium Cells’ Ohio battery layoffs extend as a return-to-work timeline slips from June to August, tied to EV market reassessment. Childcare Access: A Detroit childcare provider says zoning rules block expansion, adding to a statewide licensed-care shortage. Sports & Local Culture: Lomas Brown helps launch a Michigan school-bus safety PSA campaign, and Consumers Energy’s foundation names small Michigan communities as finalists for grant funding.
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