AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Safety & Courts: Michigan’s Supreme Court fight over a citizens-only voting amendment is back in focus, with SCOTUS ordering Michigan to respond in a ballot proposal case, while a separate dispute over proof-of-citizenship requirements heads to the nation’s highest court. Elections & Voting Access: Michigan AG Dana Nessel is drawing fresh backlash after remarks at a Jewish caucus event that critics say call for “sacrifice” of Jewish safety for broader goals, following earlier anti-antisemitism comments. Law Enforcement Tech: Monroe County voted 8-1 to end Flock license plate reader use where county funds paid for the service, directing the sheriff and municipalities to discontinue comparable systems. Crime: Michigan State Police are investigating Kalkaska’s police chief and village manager Aaron Popa after village leaders declined to handle the probe locally. Violence Charges: Two men face attempted murder charges in Roscommon County after an Aug. 25 assault left a victim badly injured and abandoned in a swamp. Education Data: New state enrollment snapshots show sharp racial disparities at individual schools, including NOVA Discipline Academy’s 94.4% African American enrollment and Richards Middle School’s 16.5% African American share. Sports: Wisconsin and Michigan men’s hockey and Wisconsin/Ohio State women’s hockey are set for a Feb. 20 doubleheader at Lambeau Field. Health & Environment: Ragweed season is ramping up across Michigan, with September flagged as especially tough for asthma sufferers.
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