AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAuto Theft Crackdown: Michigan AG Dana Nessel says a Detroit-area man, Caesar Cooper, was sentenced to 5-20 years for running a Metro Detroit auto theft ring that targeted vehicles from storage lots and dealerships. Privacy & CDL Data Fight: Nessel and a coalition sued the Trump administration over demands that the AAMVA hand over sensitive driver data tied to 17 million records, arguing the move violates privacy laws and was done without proper state consultation. Scam Warning: Nessel also reissued alerts on bank/credit union imposter scams using caller ID spoofing, urging residents to hang up and call financial institutions directly. Politics Meets Misinformation: After Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, fact-checkers flagged false claims circulating online about voting and his record. Trade Policy Shock: A federal trade court upheld Trump’s scrapping of the de minimis duty-free loophole for goods under $800, a ruling that could reshape costs for importers. Workforce & Growth: Mentavi Health was named a Crain’s Best Places to Work in West Michigan, highlighting continued hiring and expansion. Manufacturing Training Push: Apple opened a Houston advanced manufacturing center with Foxconn, offering no-cost training for small and medium-sized businesses. Local Health System Change: Dental Clinics North will transition management to the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, with all clinics expected to stay open.
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