AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDetroit school funding fight: Detroit students and advocates are canvassing 4,000 homes to build support for Proposal S, an Aug. 4 operating millage that backers say prevents a $111 million district deficit if not approved by July 1, 2027. Infrastructure: Grand Traverse County road commissioners approved a $3.7M bid to replace the Beitner Road bridge, with work tied to an MDOT bid letting. Public health: Michigan health officials say the cyclosporiasis outbreak’s “potential source” is likely lettuce or salad greens, with cases jumping to 2,640 and 44 hospitalizations. Energy & utilities: MDOT plans overnight maintenance on the I-75 Business Spur bridge in Sault Ste. Marie starting July 20, using alternating traffic and a reduced lane width. Retail attraction: Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield hired Addofio Addo to recruit national and regional retailers for neighborhood corridors, aiming to boost commercial activity citywide. Auto industry: Ford says its next EV pickup is targeted for 2027 with a starting price around $30,000. Business climate: A new CNBC ranking puts Michigan among the top states for business, listing it at No. 6.
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