AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCross-Border Trade: The $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor is set to open July 27 after the U.S. and Canada struck a toll revenue-sharing and governance deal, ending months of uncertainty that followed Trump’s threats. Workforce & Education: North Central Michigan College is slated to receive nearly $6 million in FY2027 state funding for skilled trades training planning and a renovated dental hygiene clinic, while Northern Michigan University secured $13 million for a $23 million move/expansion of its College of Business. Local Business Growth: The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Match on Main program is backing nine Upper Peninsula businesses with downtown-focused grants, including up to $25,000 awards. Consumer & Finance: Michigan is set to receive $936,540 from a $45 million multistate Cash App settlement tied to deceptive practices and weak fraud protections. Public Safety Tech: Gunshot-detection audio sensors are drawing backlash in multiple states, including Michigan, as critics cite privacy concerns, accuracy complaints, and installation disputes. Health: Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to climb, with experts warning reported case counts likely understate the true spread.
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