AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Safety: A 24-year-old flagger was killed in an Eaton County work-zone crash Tuesday after a sanitation truck struck a stopped pickup; the pickup’s driver and passenger were injured. Election 2026: More than 201,000 Michigan voters have returned ballots, about 30% ahead of the same point in 2022. In Tuesday’s first gubernatorial debate, Jocelyn Benson and John James clashed over affordability, tariffs, energy, education and data centers. Energy Costs: Attorney General Dana Nessel urged regulators to cut Consumers Energy’s proposed $456 million annual rate increase by more than half, citing affordability concerns. Housing: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law barring large corporate investors that already own 100 or more Michigan single-family homes from buying more; violations carry a $25,000-per-home fine. Environment: Invasive red swamp crayfish were found in Cass County for the first time, prompting officials to ask the public to report sightings. Upper Peninsula: The iconic Porcupine Mountains State Park entrance sign was stolen over the weekend; park officials and police are seeking tips. Industry: Toyota opened a Saline battery center to test batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles.
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