AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMichigan Politics: Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary after a bruising, well-funded fight against Rep. Haley Stevens, setting up a general-election clash with GOP Rep. Mike Rogers. Higher Ed: University of Michigan will move some first-semester freshmen to pass/fail grades starting in fall 2027, aiming to ease a mental-health strain. Tech & Local Control: A U-M regent is urging a pause on a proposed Los Alamos data center in Ypsilanti Twp., citing community concerns over transparency and impacts like water and sound. Energy Costs: The Michigan Public Service Commission released recommendations aimed at lowering power bills, including performance-based rate plans and reining in unnecessary costs. Cannabis Policy: State Rep. DeSana wants to repeal Michigan’s 24% marijuana wholesale tax, arguing it’s falling short of revenue projections and squeezing legal operators. Business & Mobility: Domino’s, based in Ann Arbor, is rolling out a new personal “Domino” pizza nationally later this month. Cross-Border Trade: More than 41,000 drivers have crossed the Gordie Howe Bridge into Canada since it opened. Community & Safety: FEMA denied Michigan’s tornado-aid appeal, though SBA disaster loans remain available.
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