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1. FORWARD FOCUS: What's happening now with the advanced manufacturing site in Mundy Twp? (midmichigannow.com) — A massive 1,300-acre industrial site in nearby Mundy Township is still empty after SanDisk walked away, but Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance leaders say they're actively courting a new advanced manufacturer. They're assembling and clearing properties, leveraging nearby rail and freeways, and turning away data centers in hopes of landing a project that could bring thousands of jobs and major investment to the Flint area.
2. Data centers, AI, and the growth of tech industry demand in Flint and beyond (eastvillagemagazine.org) — Flint City Council has paused new data center approvals for 12 months while officials study environmental, water, and economic impacts and gather resident input. The article explains how AI-driven data demand strains power and water systems, compares energy use to Genesee County's solar output, and notes Flint already hosts a 1.5‑MW OTAVA facility, raising questions about future tech growth here.
3. Flint City Council weighs $25K for opioid services, $400K fo... (flintbeat.com) — Flint City Council is set to vote Aug. 24 on funding that includes up to $25,000 for opioid recovery services through nonprofit Soberhood and a state grant to support local infrastructure and essential services. The money would come from the city's opioid settlement fund and Michigan's Financially Distressed Cities program, potentially boosting treatment access and basic city operations for Flint residents.
4. College student sues Genesee County over denial of Flock camera records request under FOIA (midmichigannow.com) — A Kettering University student living in Genesee County is suing the county after being denied Flock license plate reader records he requested under Michigan's FOIA, including camera locations and data-sharing logs. Backed by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, he argues the information belongs to the county, raising broader transparency questions about how local governments use private vendors for surveillance technology.
5. Flint businesses want police presence to extend beyond Crim weekend (wnem.com) — Downtown Flint business owners are calling for the strong police presence seen during Back to the Bricks and the Crim Festival of Races to continue year-round, saying it makes customers and workers feel safer. With recent shootings on residents' minds, they argue visible officers are key to both public safety and the success of shops along Saginaw Street.
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