AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUtility Oversight: Michigan lawmakers are being urged to hold immediate Senate hearings into DTE Energy’s response to Independence Day weekend power outages that left nearly 400,000 customers without electricity, with calls for transparency on storm prep, tree trimming, grid upgrades, restoration timelines and ratepayer spending. Food Safety & Retail Fallout: As Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 3,000 cases, federal and state health officials are reportedly investigating Taco Bell as a possible source; the chain has removed some ingredients in select Michigan locations, but officials still haven’t confirmed any link to Taco Bell or a specific supplier. Hydropower Deal Watch: Consumers Energy and Confluence Hydro are pitching a new $270 million Hydro Safety Fund to regulators as part of the sale of 13 hydro dams, aiming to address public concerns about future safety and operations. Local Business & Growth: Invest UP won a $1 million EPA Brownfields Assessment Coalition grant to support redevelopment in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula, funding site assessments, cleanup plans and community engagement. Tech & Policy: Wixom residents are set to weigh in as city council considers changes to its data center ordinance and whether to lift a moratorium.
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