AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 hours agoTransportation Costs: Michigan drivers are still paying well above $4 a gallon, even after the state slipped out of the top 10 most-expensive gas states—AAA puts the average at about $4.47, and Michigan’s 2026 fuel tax structure now relies more heavily on a per-gallon motor fuel rate (52.4 cents) instead of sales tax on fuel. Airport Safety: Metro Detroit is again dealing with a vehicle crash into Detroit Metro Airport’s Evans Terminal, the second such incident in months, as experts push for stronger concrete/steel barriers to protect against both accidents and attacks. Public Safety Campaigns: Former Detroit Lions lineman Lomas Brown is helping launch a PSA urging drivers to stop illegally passing stopped school buses with flashing red lights. Politics & Affordability: At the Mackinac Island policy conference, chamber polling shows voters are worried the economy is weakening and inflation could worsen—an issue candidates are leaning into as the governor race heats up. Detroit Sports: The Detroit Grand Prix weekend is underway with sunny, mild weather, while the Lions continue OTAs and Dan Campbell keeps expectations grounded with “pajama party” comments. Health & Community: A federal class-action lawsuit alleges nonstop noise from a Dowagiac data center is disrupting nearby residents’ lives.
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