AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInvasive Species Watch: Michigan will tighten protections against new pests with a firewood quarantine starting Jan. 1, 2027, ending the ability to bring untreated firewood into the state and pushing certified heat-treated options instead. Agriculture & Forests: Box tree moth has been confirmed in Genesee County, expanding the existing quarantine area to 14 counties and restricting movement of regulated boxwood material. Public Safety & Environment: State wildlife crews, a tribal government, and a utility coordinated three missions to rescue 27 lake sturgeon stranded by low water in the West Branch Ontonagon River. Immigration & Accountability: Homeland Security defended officers after a man died following a high-speed crash during an attempted stop in Grand Rapids, with Whitmer directing state police to investigate. Elections & Ethics: The Michigan House passed a bill barring former lawmakers from taking jobs with organizations that receive Utility Consumer Participation Board grants for two years. Housing Politics: U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed blamed Michigan football fans for depressing the housing market, arguing game-day tourism drives short-term rentals. Business & Defense: Auburn Hills drone maker Swarm Defense Technologies landed at least a $25M order to build 4,000 one-way attack drones. Local Life: Nonla Burger is preparing a new Grand Rapids location in the Knapp’s Corner area.
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