AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health: Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak keeps climbing, with MDHHS reporting 10,077 cases and 160 hospitalizations as of July 29; officials still haven’t pinned down a single source, though federal investigators have pointed to iceberg lettuce tied to Taylor Farms and Taco Bell, while other possible exposures remain under review. Elections: With the Aug. 4 primary days away, Michigan has already seen 832,435 voters cast ballots (11.3% of active registered voters), and early voting/absentee use continues to surge. Politics: A leaked donor Zoom and debate fallout keep swirling around Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after his “ogre on a pike” remarks drew backlash and John Fetterman responded with “Pontiac Platner.” Retail/Benefits: Meijer is now letting Michigan WIC shoppers use benefits for online purchases via its app/website. Public Safety/Weather: Gladwin’s wastewater disruption is back to normal under temporary measures after a lightning strike, and officials warn Michigan families about the dangers of leaving kids in hot cars. Local Crime: A Center Line man pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in a 2025 Sterling Heights hotel parking-lot shooting.
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