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- 1US consumer sentiment nears record low on inflation squeeze●Consumer sentiment🚨dropped in Sept close to the lowest level ever recorded in the 74-yr history of the Univ of MI's mont
Consumer sentiment in the United States fell sharply in September, coming close to the lowest level ever recorded in the 74-year history of the University of Michigan's monthly survey. Fresh data released Friday showed shopper attitudes soured as persistent inflation squeezed household budgets and an underlying oil supply shock added further pressure on consumers.
- 2Spotted lanternfly confirmed in Berrien County, Michigan▼Spotted lanternfly confirmed in Berrien County
Michigan officials have confirmed the presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Berrien County, in the state's southwest. The pest, which threatens grapevines, fruit trees and other crops, had previously been found in nearby counties, and residents are being asked to report sightings and destroy the insects to slow their spread.
- 3Three Michigan business expansions to create 127 jobs●Three Business Expansions in Ingham, Kent, Oakland Counties Create 127 New Jobs
Three businesses expanding in Ingham, Kent and Oakland counties in Michigan will create 127 new jobs, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The announcement highlights continued economic development activity across the state, with the expansions spread across three counties in the Lansing, Grand Rapids and Detroit metro regions.
- 4Governor Signs Legislation Funding Northern Michigan Business College▼Governor signs legislation funding new College of Business
The governor has signed legislation providing funding for a new College of Business at Northern Michigan University. The measure allocates state money for the new academic facility, expanding business education offerings at the Marquette-based university. University officials and state leaders have highlighted the investment as a boost for the region's economy and workforce development.
- 5Michigan Matters: Data Centers, Politics and Civility on the Agenda●Michigan Matters: Talking data centers, politics and civility
CBS Detroit's 'Michigan Matters' program focused on data centers, state politics and the tone of public debate in Michigan. The episode paired discussion of growing data center development in the state with conversation about political discourse and civility, reflecting ongoing local interest in where large tech facilities should be built and how Michigan's political conversations are being conducted.