AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMichigan Elections: Senate hopefuls Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed faced off in their first debate, with tariffs, health care and the Iran war among the flashpoints. In the governor’s race, Jocelyn Benson and John James sparred over data centers, gas prices and education. Absentee ballot returns are up 30% from the same point in 2022, while the attorney general has warned of election security threats. Detroit Safety: An 11-year-old was critically injured after being shot by a sibling with an unsecured gun, police said. Four people were arrested after a Detroit mail carrier was shot near 8 Mile and Joann. Detroit Campaign Trail: Barack Obama plans to campaign in Detroit with El-Sayed and Benson on Oct. 24, as Democrats seek to unite their centrist and progressive wings ahead of the midterms. State Investment: A former juvenile corrections property in Green Oak Township could become a Michigan National Guard training center under a new law transferring 93 acres to the state military department. Battle Creek Housing: DENSO marked 40 years in Battle Creek with a $250,000 donation to a local housing fund, which aims to build or rehabilitate 1,000 homes by 2035.
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