AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Data Centers & Power Demand: Oracle’s $300B compute deal with OpenAI is driving a major Michigan-to-Texas buildout, with Vertiv and Caterpillar positioned as key “plumbing” as campuses target up to 10 gigawatts (and possibly more). Local Governance & Religious Equality: A federal lawsuit says Dearborn used taxpayer money for Ramadan displays while repeatedly denying a resident’s requests to recognize Easter and Passover, raising First Amendment and equal-protection claims. Higher Ed & Reliability: Michigan State is dealing with a campuswide power outage affecting residence and dining halls, with generators running key areas while officials work to restore service. Business & Consumer Compliance: Five Below agreed to a $179,500 settlement with Michigan over alleged pricing scanner errors and failure to clearly display item prices. Housing Market Pulse: Zillow reports steady county-by-county home value gains across Michigan, including Ottawa (+4% to $398,557) and Tuscola (+3.6% to $189,184). Workforce & Career Pipeline: Western Michigan University’s Business Bash connected students with registered student orgs, career resources, and industry speakers to boost internships and job readiness. Sports-Adjacent Economy: Michigan’s Senate race spotlights health care differences between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers, with voters weighing cost and system design.
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