AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Budget: Gov. Whitmer signed Michigan’s final $85 billion budget, boosting roads and education while shielding Medicaid and SNAP from new federal rules and cutting funding for some departments. Cross-Border Trade & Infrastructure: The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open to traffic Monday, with officials in Canada holding a separate ceremony after a U.S.-Canada tariff flare-up derailed a joint event—expected to ease Detroit-Windsor freight bottlenecks. Local Government & Public Safety: Federal and state agents raided Muskegon Heights City Hall in a probe involving financial and drug crimes, as neighbors demand answers. Food Safety & Retail: Taco Bell is rolling out $1 lettuce-free deals after a nationwide cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded lettuce, with Michigan among the hardest-hit states. Auto & Tech: Apple Maps is being integrated into Ford’s upcoming EV platform, aiming for a more seamless in-car navigation experience. Workforce: Michigan’s unemployment edged down in June, while a separate report highlights teens’ growing difficulty landing summer jobs amid AI-driven entry-level job pressure. Business Climate: Michigan extended Detroit-area tax abatement tools tied to redevelopment, including Renaissance Center-related incentives.
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