AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMichigan Coal Court Fight: A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can’t keep Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant running under “emergency” powers, dealing a major blow to the coal bailout and reinforcing limits on using crisis claims to extend fossil fuel operations. Great Lakes & Water Infrastructure: Yorkville, near Lake Michigan, says higher household readings after new water meters are expected as older meters were underreporting; the city is swapping about 5,200 meters as part of a major Lake Michigan water sourcing effort. Data Centers vs. Communities: A new Wells Fargo tracker finds local data-center moratoriums have surged nationwide to 374 as residents push back over electricity, grid capacity, and water impacts—Michigan is flagged among the states with the most restrictions. Energy & Trade Pressure: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged Ford to cut ties with Chinese battery maker CATL and other Chinese links, citing national security concerns, while Ford disputes the framing. Wildlife & Public Safety: Michigan DNR is warning people to stop harassing a threatened eastern massasauga rattlesnake after a bite incident sparked more searches. Rural Grants: Michigan announced 19 Rural Development Fund awards totaling $1.6M+ for projects from utility upgrades to agriculture processing and community facilities.
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