AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSevere Weather & Power Reliability: Storms swept through metro Detroit again Sept. 3, with tornado warnings across Wayne and Washtenaw and widespread damage reports; DTE said about 264,000 customers were without power as crews worked to restore service. Local Business Disruption: Arts, Beats & Eats pushed its Friday opening to noon after heavy winds and rain delayed setup, affecting the festival’s fine arts schedule and operations. Energy Planning: Consumers Energy unveiled a 20-year energy supply blueprint, including two new natural gas plants in Bay and Genesee counties plus renewable and storage contracts, aiming to keep power “24/7/365.” Healthcare Costs & Access: Corunna Public Schools partnered with Plum Health for an on-campus direct primary care clinic, offering employees and families care with no out-of-pocket cost. Retail Pharmacy Pressure: Hometown Pharmacy announced closures of four Northern Michigan locations, citing rising costs and low reimbursement—part of a broader pharmacy desert trend. Sports Betting Crackdown: Michigan courts ordered Kalshi to remove sports event contracts from the state, with potential penalties up to $500,000 per day. Historic Preservation: The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant’s historic brick “crown” was damaged in the storms, prompting temporary waterproofing and a push for permanent repairs.
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