Great Lakes Infrastructure: EGLE reissued the Line 5 Great Lakes Tunnel Project permit for Enbridge after a 16-month review, adding new wetland mitigation and cultural resource conditions following tens of thousands of public comments. Public Health & Food Safety: Michigan’s cyclosporiasis surge kept climbing, with CDC updates showing thousands of cases nationwide and Michigan reporting thousands as officials continue to scrutinize salad greens like lettuce. Healthcare Access: Michigan ACA marketplace enrollment dropped about 130,000 after enhanced premium tax credits expired, as costs jumped and more people risked losing coverage. Data Privacy & Tech Governance: Michigan’s Whitmer asked data center developers to sign a “responsible growth” pledge on energy and water costs, while New York moved toward a data center pause—raising pressure for similar rules elsewhere. Biotech & Consumer Protection: Attorney General Murrill joined a multistate settlement with 23andMe over its 2023 genetic data breach, with limited bankruptcy recovery for affected consumers. Education Policy: The Trump administration launched a crackdown on how districts handle teacher sexual misconduct, warning states about federal funding if cases aren’t properly investigated. Mental Health Access: U-M is pushing awareness of the 988 hotline for older adults, citing low familiarity and the need for after-hours support. Wildfire Smoke: Canadian wildfire smoke drove hazardous air quality alerts across northern and central Michigan, with health officials urging residents—especially sensitive groups—to stay indoors.