Northern Michigan Flood Response: Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Antrim, Cheboygan and Emmet counties after June 29 flash flooding damaged roads and overwhelmed local response, clearing the way for expanded state coordination and possible federal disaster funding. Public Health: Michigan health officials say the cyclosporiasis outbreak has topped 1,200 cases, with investigations ongoing and no single source identified yet; officials urge strict food safety and produce precautions. State Courts: The Michigan House must present nine stalled bills passed in 2024 to Gov. Whitmer after the state Supreme Court declined to take up the dispute, keeping a lower-court deadline process in place. Housing Policy: Bipartisan affordable housing tax credit bills are moving toward Whitmer’s desk, aiming to boost construction and pair with federal incentives. Politics (U.S. Senate): Michigan Democratic Senate rivals Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens traded sharp attacks in a debate over Middle East policy and transparency, including renewed scrutiny of El-Sayed’s medical credentials and tax disclosures. Consumer Protection: AG Dana Nessel announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Cash App’s parent Block over deceptive claims and promised fraud protections. UP Wildlife: The DNR warns a harsh Upper Peninsula winter may have starved deer, citing widespread signs of nutritional stress in field necropsies.