AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers & Local Politics: A “Rally Against the Machine” in Sault Ste. Marie targets AI data center and crypto mining expansion, with speakers citing energy, infrastructure strain, and community impacts. Workplace Policy: Michigan’s proposed “right to disconnect” bill would bar employers from requiring off-hours responses to work messages, with penalties for violations. Public Dollars Scrutiny: Lawmakers are investigating a Clinton Township daycare that reportedly received $1.1M+ in taxpayer childcare reimbursements despite no evidence of operating at its listed address. Energy & Consumer Costs: Metro Detroit drivers face higher gas prices for the Fourth of July, even as there’s a slight dip from Memorial Day. Small Business Growth: Match on Main grants totaling $1.5M+ go to dozens of downtown businesses, including two Branch County winners. Banking Deal: Upper Peninsula banks Keweenaw Financial (Superior National Bank) and Range Financial (Range Bank) announced a merger agreement. Housing Affordability: Sen. Gary Peters’ 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared the Senate, aiming to cut costs and boost supply. Tech Investment in Michigan: Hyperscale Data’s Michigan campus lands a 20MW compute deal tied to a long-term contract that could scale up.
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