AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoMichigan Senate race: Michigan voters will choose a new U.S. senator this November, with Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers leading a field that also includes Libertarian Lydia Christensen, whose platform mixes civil liberties, tech policy, and an “environment” section. Energy & climate policy: President Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards that end the Biden-era electric vehicle mandate, while a separate court fight keeps pressure on the grid as the Energy Department renews orders keeping aging coal plants open, including a prior Michigan case. Diesel costs hitting Michigan: Diesel prices have surged again, with Michigan averages topping $6.8 a gallon, pushing trucking, farming, and consumer costs and leading some firms to add steep fuel surcharges. Local environmental emergency: A major South Haven plastics plant fire sent smoke across the region, used about 2 million gallons of water, and triggered a widespread power outage as utilities were shut down to protect critical infrastructure. AI/data centers & environment: Michigan neighbors and policymakers continue debating data center growth, water and electricity impacts, and how AI infrastructure should be regulated.
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