Michigan Senate race: Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, beating Haley Stevens and setting up a November showdown with Republican Mike Rogers; the win is already reshaping party strategy and messaging as Democrats try to unify after a bitter, high-spending fight. Consumer protection: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reissued a consumer alert on data breaches, urging residents to act fast on compromised accounts and pushing lawmakers to require quicker breach notifications. Healthcare real estate: Henry Ford Health is exploring Cadillac Place as a possible administrative headquarters, weighing space needs as it plans a Detroit New Center hospital. Local business/healthcare growth: Mentavi Health hired Leslie Stahlin as an account executive to expand partnerships and growth. Education policy: University of Michigan’s LSA will pilot pass/no credit for first-semester incoming students starting fall 2027 to reduce grade anxiety and help students acclimate. Ag/industry expansion: Fairlife broke ground on a Coopersville expansion expected to add 245,000 square feet, new production lines, and about 200 jobs, with more milk sourced from Michigan dairies. Sports-business crossover: The MLB trade deadline’s biggest move—Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers—kept Detroit’s offseason conversation focused on what the Tigers got back and what it means for the next competitive window.