Battery Manufacturing: LG Energy Solution began full operations at its Lansing plant, expanding North American output and adding ESS-focused LFP battery production, with capacity targeting 35+ GWh and supplies tied to Toyota and power/AI data-center customers. Energy Costs: AAA says Michigan gas prices rose again, averaging $4.27 a gallon after a 19-cent jump, driven by higher crude oil prices amid ongoing Middle East supply risk. Local Business & Grants: Lieutenant Gov. Garlin Gilchrist visited Munising’s Upper Peninsula Inspired, highlighting a $25,000 Match on Main reimbursement grant that funded a courtyard expansion and added a food kitchen. Housing Snapshot: HUD data show many Michigan cities holding steady public housing counts in 2025 (including Flint at 602, Algonac at 70, Evart at 109, Romulus at 101, and Livonia at 150), underscoring limited unit changes even as voucher and project-based totals vary. Data Center Politics: House Speaker Mike Johnson warned against a federal data-center moratorium, arguing for a “measured approach” while local communities should be trusted—contrasting with Kalamazoo’s one-year data center pause approved by city leaders. Public Safety: A mass shooting in Missaukee County killed six people, leaving residents shocked and on edge. Community Services: Ypsilanti District Library’s Michigan Avenue branch closed temporarily after bed bugs were found, with events canceled until treatment is completed.