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Greetings Macomb! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a political feud cost Macomb victims a $1.5 million lifeline
  • Which Macomb County leader just landed a major business endorsement?
  • How a new bill could shield Macomb families from data-center rate hikes

Also on today's calendar: Resurrection Cemetery Open House & Tour and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain, a thunderstorm, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
  • Sunday: A touch of morning rain, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hackel-Lucido feud ensnares $1.5M grant for sexual assault, abuse victims (detroitnews.com) — Macomb County residents concerned about domestic and sexual violence should know a $1.5 million federal grant for prosecutors and nonprofits like Turning Point and Care House collapsed amid a long-running feud between Executive Mark Hackel and Prosecutor Peter Lucido. County leaders are now weighing smaller budget increases for victim services while clashing over past charging decisions, missed grant opportunities, and how to fund support for survivors.
   

• Detroit Regional Chamber PAC Releases Endorsements for State and Local Races, Opts Not to Endorse Either Candidate for Governor (detroitchamber.com) — Macomb County residents will see the Detroit Regional Chamber PAC backing Mark Hackel for reelection as county executive, a key office shaping local budgets and services. The business-led PAC also announced bipartisan endorsements for statewide offices and numerous Michigan House races, signaling which candidates it believes best support economic growth and regulatory stability.
   

• James: Families should not have to pay higher electric rates due to data centers (house.gov) — Residents in Macomb County's 10th District may see protection from higher electric bills if massive new data centers come to the area, under legislation Rep. John James just backed. The bill would require large power users like data centers to pay for grid upgrades instead of shifting costs onto local households, while leaving siting decisions and environmental safeguards to local communities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Utica

  • Rep. Robinson welcomes Utica Fire Department lieutenant to Capitol, honors fallen firefighters at 9/11 ceremony (gophouse.org)
  • See which Michigan high school football teams are undefeated heading into Week 4 (mlive.com)

Chesterfield

  • Romeo, Dakota, Utica still lead Macomb County cross country pack (macombdaily.com)

Sterling Heights

  • Corewell Health, Select Medical to build 84-bed rehab hospital in Michigan – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting (jhconline.com)
  • Defensive-minded Utica Ford finds way to shut down L'Anse Creuse North (macombdaily.com)
  • Warren man killed in weekend head-on collision in Sterling Heights (macombdaily.com)

Ok Macomb! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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