AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigrant Heritage Month: Michigan’s AHRC-USA is applauding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist for a June proclamation recognizing Immigrant Heritage Month, spotlighting immigrant contributions to the state’s culture, economy, and civic life. Courts & rights: Michigan’s Court of Appeals tossed a man’s convictions tied to the 2020 Whitmer kidnapping plot, a move AG Dana Nessel says she’ll fight. Higher ed & speech: Michigan State University trustees’ new “loyalty” pledge is drawing backlash from higher-ed groups over free-speech concerns. Legal wins for workers and families: AG Nessel secured a final ruling blocking a Trump H-1B $100,000 fee and won a preliminary injunction protecting USDA funding conditions. Community & culture: Oxford Township unveiled a new historical marker honoring Brace Beemer, the voice of the Lone Ranger, with more local dedications planned. Local life: MiCorps volunteers are being highlighted for stream cleanups and water monitoring that protect Michigan’s lakes and rivers. Sports & spectacle: NASCAR at Michigan International Speedway delivered a big crash scare for Christopher Bell and a Denny Hamlin win tied to Kyle Busch’s legacy. Hate-crime fears: Chicago police are investigating a 6-foot burning cross found in Grant Park.
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