AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeat & power strain: A massive U.S. heat wave is pushing workers into dangerous conditions and stressing the grid, with officials warning of extreme temperatures and health risks heading into the Fourth of July. Public health: Michigan is seeing a “large and growing” Cyclospora outbreak, with more than 300 confirmed cases in seven counties and no identified food source yet, while CDC reports cases across 17 states. Flood risk & preparedness: Recent northern Michigan flooding exposed gaps in flood insurance access and outdated floodplain mapping, leaving many residents without coverage or clear risk information. Great Lakes & water: A debate is resurfacing over whether Lake Huron and Lake Michigan function as one system, while Michigan’s FY27 budget includes $2 million for DNR wetlands conservation. Local environment wins: Volunteers removed 248,000 pounds of trash from Lansing waterways over 3½ years, and Western U.P. communities received an EPA brownfields assessment grant to help ready underused sites for redevelopment. Policy & environment: Michigan lawmakers passed a $75B budget after marathon sessions, and the FY27 plan backs wetlands work even as other programs face cuts.
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