AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoad Funding Overhaul: Michigan is moving into the planning phase of a pay-per-mile road usage charge pilot, aiming to replace the 30-cent gas tax as EVs cut fuel revenue; officials say the study started in June and a final report is expected by 2027, while drivers in Grand Rapids raise concerns about tracking miles. Detroit Crime: Police are investigating a west-side shooting where a man was hit inside his parked vehicle; he’s listed stable and investigators are asking for tips. State Police Incident: A man was arrested after allegedly using a hammer to damage a Michigan State Police patrol car on the Sugar Island ferry and assaulting a trooper; he faces multiple charges. Labor Day Politics in Detroit: UAW President Shawn Fain headlined the Labor Day parade rally, backing Michigan Democrats including Jocelyn Benson and Abdul El-Sayed. Workforce Warning: A Michigan League for Public Policy Labor Day snapshot says Michigan’s unemployment rate is 5% (8th-highest) and job seekers are struggling to find work, with many leaving the workforce. College Football Fallout: Michigan’s QB Bryce Underwood remains the starter “for now” after the controversial 13-12 win over Western Michigan, as the clock controversy continues to spark debate. Scam Reports: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Lansing and other Michigan cities tied for high scam-report counts in July, with phishing and counterfeit-product schemes among the most common. Detroit Lions: The team announced seven 2026 captains, including Aidan Hutchinson, Penei Sewell, Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jack Fox, Alim McNeill, and Jack Campbell.
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