AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S.-Canada trade war: House Democrats, including Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell, are challenging Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” arguing it’s a distraction that ignores a costly tariff fight with Canada. Public safety & fraud: Federal officials announced a Detroit-based crackdown on trucking fraud, including emergency removal of 110 CDL training providers and proposed shutdowns of more than 160 more after thousands of drivers were found not proficient in English. Tech & privacy: Metro Detroit ALPR use is drawing scrutiny as Michigan lawmakers advance bipartisan rules to limit how license-plate data is collected, stored, and shared; the Capitol Commission also backed away from adding Flock cameras around the state Capitol. Education funding: Michigan committed $40 million to expand dual enrollment, aiming to raise participation beyond the current 7% of high schoolers. Campaign trail: VP JD Vance hit Abdul El-Sayed in Sterling Heights with personal attacks while also tying his message to anti-fraud themes. Business/industry: Stryker will acquire Portage-based ZuriMed to expand shoulder offerings. Local economy: Michigan gas prices held around $4.15 a gallon ahead of the Labor Day holiday.
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