AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVaccine Policy Fight: Michigan health officials are ending the state’s Michigan-specific Vaccine Information Statements after advocacy and FOIA challenges, saying they couldn’t document federal approval; providers must now use the MCIR opt-out form statewide before vaccinating. Housing & Risk: A housing-policy argument is gaining traction that the crisis isn’t just about building—families are losing affordable homes faster than they can be replaced as repairs, insurance costs, and property issues push them into displacement. Pipeline & Jobs: Enbridge says more than 500 workers are active on a Line 5 reroute in Wisconsin, clearing right-of-way and preparing drilling for a 41-mile segment around the Bad River reservation amid ongoing legal fights. Local Public Safety: Iron Mountain is struggling to fill police vacancies, adding overtime and boosting fire wages while buying two new patrol vehicles. Workforce Housing: Marquette’s “The Chipp” workforce development is now leasing, using brownfield and tax-increment tools to expand attainable inventory. Auto Labor Watch: Unifor says Detroit Three bargaining in Toronto will be its most consequential round, with tariffs, trade uncertainty, and Chinese EV pressure in the mix. Civil Rights & AI: Michigan’s civil rights department is hosting an AI summit focused on preventing discrimination as government and businesses adopt algorithmic tools.
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