AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Fallout: Michigan’s Cyclospora outbreak keeps climbing, with officials pointing to shredded iceberg lettuce tied to Taco Bell and supplier Taylor Farms, while FDA testing confusion (including a “false positive” earlier) adds to consumer anxiety and drives more recalls and lawsuits, including a Durand couple suing Taco Bell and Taylor Fresh Foods. Local Infrastructure: Detroit is spending about $36,000 per site to remove and replace “dirty dirt” at more than 100 demolition sites as the city tightens testing after federal scrutiny. Water & Construction: Great Lakes Water Authority plans an $81M upgrade along 14 Mile Road in Oakland County, replacing aging pipes and adding leak-detection monitoring. Energy & Industry: GM raised its 2026 outlook on strong U.S. truck/SUV demand and is pursuing a $1B U.S. Army contract for infantry squad vehicles. Tech & Governance: Detroit council opposes unchecked water use by AI data centers as the city drafts new rules. Policy & Trade: A new study says Trump-era tariffs hit Midwest households hardest, raising costs by $2,000 on average and cutting manufacturing jobs. Workplace/Automation: A Ford worker disputes a wrongful firing over a $1.95 cookie purchase at a self-checkout kiosk, now preparing to sue. Road Safety: Michigan State Police stepped up Move Over enforcement to protect roadside crews.
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