AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico to 27 states, including Michigan, tied to the Cyclospora outbreak; the FDA also reported a separate lettuce sample testing positive even though it’s not part of the current recall, urging consumers to discard affected products and watch “best by” dates through Aug. 3. Workplace Health: Wildfire smoke and intense heat pushed hazy conditions into Detroit-area auto plants, with Ford workers at Michigan Assembly and Dearborn Truck seeking medical attention for breathing issues while operations continued. Energy & Local Control: Power companies are using eminent domain to seize land for data centers as public opposition grows over bills, pollution, noise, and water use—prompting renewed debate over Michigan’s data-center growth rules. Infrastructure & Trade: The new Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open as a major Midwest-to-Canada link, with politics still swirling around delays and toll ownership. Politics: Bernie Sanders headlined Michigan rallies for Abdul el-Sayed, framing the Senate race as a fight against the “billionaire class” ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. Auto Industry: Ford’s tentative deal with Canada’s Unifor includes wage increases, bonuses, and job security tied to investments—setting a template for talks with GM and Stellantis.
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