AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAutonomous Transit: Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis cleared to start charging riders in select cities, with federal regulators also moving toward rules that could eventually allow rides without steering wheels and even brake pedals—an Ann Arbor rider said it felt “scary” at first but “cool and chilling.” Michigan Politics & Public Safety: Democrats are getting squeezed by their 2020 “defund the police” history as election-year messaging on crime and safety gets harder to defend. Statehouse Spotlight: Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed pushed back hard on socialist labels despite close ties to prominent left-wing figures. College Sports Buzz: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti kept firing shots at the SEC during Big Ten media days, while Michigan’s Jordan Marshall doubled down on being the Big Ten’s top RB. Music & Pop Culture: Cardi B dropped “AH HA,” with Detroit rapper Kash Doll name-checked. Detroit Sports Entertainment: The Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club is underway with Michael Brennan’s hot start and Round 2 TV coverage set for Golf Channel. Tech Meets Law: New York sued prediction-market platform Kalshi, calling it illegal gambling—Michigan readers watching the fallout as states escalate the crackdown.
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