AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers: Michigan cities are moving to rein in AI data-center growth before Big Tech arrives, with Saginaw set to vote Monday on rules covering siting, noise, and water/electric demand—and who pays for infrastructure upgrades—after a University of Michigan survey found most local officials expect strong resident opposition and want regulation to be a top priority. Retail & Real Estate: Plymouth Township’s first Meijer supercenter is days from opening Sept. 30, bringing a 159,000-square-foot store plus a drive-through fuel station and anchoring the 66-acre VTech Business Park. Energy & Costs: Gas prices remain uneven, with Emmet County’s lowest reported regular rate hitting $4.35/gallon (GasBuddy), while Michigan’s statewide average rose to $4.65/gallon for the week ending Sept. 19. Politics & Trade: Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno fell short of unanimous support for a bill to ban Chinese connected vehicles, but said they’re working to secure passage early next week. Sports Business: Detroit-area teams are tied to NFL trade chatter—ESPN reports the Lions have inquired about Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.—as roster decisions and betting promos keep the Week 3 spotlight on Michigan.
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