AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMichigan Economy: Michigan’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.9% in July, with payroll jobs and the labor force both declining—an update that still keeps the state slightly above the national jobless rate. Workforce Fraud Watch: The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency warned residents about scam calls demanding a fee to “release” benefits, stressing UIA never charges to access eligible payments. Early Childhood Education: Michigan’s universal pre-K push is gaining traction, with nearly 53,000 applications on file and families citing major childcare savings—$14,000 a year per child with just one enrolled. Public Health Support: WIC income eligibility in Michigan has been raised under federal guidelines, expanding who can qualify for nutrition help for pregnant people, infants, and kids under 5. AI Data Center Backlash: Across the country, voters are increasingly using recalls, petitions, and lawsuits to fight data center expansion—fueling a new political fight over electricity, water use, and local costs. Energy Storage Jobs: LG Energy Solution says it has started production at its Michigan battery operations, expanding EV and energy storage output and growing employment in the state.
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