AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousehold Costs: Michigan gas prices jumped 32 cents in a week to an average $4.83 a gallon, while University of Michigan consumer sentiment stayed near a record low as inflation squeezed purchasing power. Retail Oversight: Michigan joined the FTC and 19 states in suing Dollar General, alleging stores repeatedly charged shoppers more at checkout than advertised; the company has not yet answered the claims. Trade & Manufacturing: Canada says U.S. trade talks are moving closer to Ottawa’s position, but no deal is assured. In Michigan, a plant that received a $500 million federal grant to electrify Cadillac production is retooling for gas engines, with 350 workers facing layoffs. Investment: A nearly $9 million project bringing a market and small businesses to Detroit’s Bagley neighborhood adds to local development, while Michigan moved $1.4 billion in broadband projects closer to construction.
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