AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSevere Storm Aftermath: DTE reported 9,482 Southeast Michigan customers without power Monday morning, down from about 450,000 affected earlier in the week, with some outages lingering into the evening as crews continue restoration. Energy Costs & Regulation: A new look at utility rate cases argues that regulators often translate infrastructure spending plans into higher household bills, with utilities earning returns on new assets over time. Labor & Jobs: Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling highlighted August’s jobs momentum—162,000 jobs added and a 4.1% unemployment rate—while Michigan’s Debbie Dingell criticized the report. Housing & Public Benefits: A Detroit-area story shows how federal cuts tied to the 2025 OBBBA could squeeze Wayne County families already juggling mortgage, groceries, and utilities. Michigan Business & Growth: Grand Valley State University expects enrollment to plateau as Michigan’s “demographic cliff” and federal policy changes reduce international student demand, pushing more recruitment toward adult learners and out-of-state students. Local Economy & Community: Volunteers relocated 3,000 Huron River mussels ahead of Peninsular Paper Dam removal in Ypsilanti to protect threatened species during construction impacts.
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