AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. Senate Race: The Detroit News endorsed former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers, praising his military and FBI background and contrasting it with Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s record. Energy & Costs: Michigan’s gas debate is heating up as both Rogers and El-Sayed back suspending state and federal gas taxes amid record pump pain. Electric Grid Innovation: DTE won approval for a net-zero Ann Arbor housing pilot that feeds a virtual power plant using solar, geothermal, and home batteries. Power Reliability: ITC Michigan began low-altitude helicopter inspections of high-voltage transmission lines across several counties through mid-November. Agriculture & Biosecurity: MDARD and the Michigan Invasive Species Program announced a 2027 quarantine banning untreated firewood statewide. Consumer Finance: Michigan’s AG joined a $694M multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance over predatory auto lending practices. Manufacturing/Logistics: Estes is investing about $56M to expand cross-border and offshore freight capacity. Aviation Safety: An F-16 crash during training in rural Michigan triggered evacuations and a hazardous spill response. Food & Health Compliance: An FDA inspection in Allegan County found one Perrigo facility operating with “no action indicated.” Local Business: Stickley Family Farm opened for the season with a new gem-mining attraction and an adults-only “Witches Night Out.”
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