Data Center Push Meets Local Resistance: A Kentucky farming family rejected a $26.48M offer tied to a planned 2.2-gigawatt hyperscale data center, underscoring how the AI buildout is colliding with land, power, and community concerns. Great Lakes & Invasive Species: Illinois officials stepped up surveillance after hundreds of juvenile silver carp turned up in the Marseilles Pool—about 80 miles from Lake Michigan—prompting more monitoring and plans to resume commercial fishing in September. Michigan Venture Capital: Michigan’s bioscience sector (about 48,000 jobs) is driving a push to train more venture investors, with MVCA’s VentureTrack 2026 set for Sept. 23 in Ann Arbor. Energy & Grid Legal Fight: Michigan AG Dana Nessel says she’ll challenge DOE orders keeping a west Michigan coal plant running longer, arguing the agency can’t prove an energy emergency. Local Business & Jobs: GM layoffs tied to Lansing-area plants raise ripple effects for nearby suppliers and small businesses. Back-to-School Consumer Protection: Michigan DIFS rolled out financial and insurance tips for students, including budgeting, credit checks, and renters/auto coverage basics. Scam Tracker Watch: BBB reports show ongoing scam activity across Michigan cities, with Detroit leading statewide totals in July.