AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMichigan Health Policy: MDHHS has stopped using Michigan-specific Vaccine Information Statements tied to the MCIR system, saying it couldn’t document federal approval for the old forms; providers must now give parents the official MCIR opt-out form before vaccination. Local Education & Workforce: Escanaba’s RoboMos robotics mentors (including Cal Grinding and ABB staff) highlighted FIRST Robotics wins, while the Escanaba Student Success Center drew praise for credit recovery and a more personalized high school setting. Industry Tech in Michigan: Innoviz Technologies and AMORPH Systems will demo InnovizSMART LiDAR integrated with AMORPH.senses at ITS America 2026 in Detroit, pushing 3D sensing for transportation and smart infrastructure. Entrepreneurship Pipeline: Flint hosted the Mott Million Dollar Challenge finals, awarding $1M total to young founders and social innovators. Energy & Costs: AAA says Michigan gas is up slightly (about +2 cents to $4.19 regular), while national inflation pressure may ease if an Iran deal holds. Food & Safety: Michigan AG Dana Nessel urged Congress to restore SNAP benefits in the Farm Bill after recent federal cuts. Construction Trades: Escanaba building trades students completed a new home via InvestUP’s Build U.P. program, linking skilled trades training to real housing needs.
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