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Michigan seeks $35 million loan repayment from the American Center for Mobility, jeopardizing the nonprofit test site.
The ACM argues the loan was never meant to be profit-driven but to foster a nonprofit, open-source industry testing environment.
Negotiations continue with the MEDC as legislators weigh potential forgiveness or debt restructuring.
State funding has supported ACM since 2016, with the aim of bolstering Michigan’s mobility industry.
ACM's test track remains a national asset, with collaborations involving Toyota and universities.
Some lawmakers question subsidy spending amid broader cuts to MEDC programs in the 2026 budget.
ACM leadership credits Sarkar’s prior direction for navigating tech shifts and funding changes.
Michigan says the ACM supports its mobility ecosystem, including hydrogen, gas tech, and EV charging work.
ACM plans to hire a new CEO as leadership transitions occur amid strategic shifts.
The ACM’s broader mission includes supporting national mobility research and testing within a public-private framework.

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Federal and state teams launched joint preliminary damage assessments across 30 Michigan counties and Kalamazoo to gauge disaster impact.
Assessments will determine whether disasters meet criteria for a governor’s federal disaster declaration and FEMA individual assistance.
Michigan seeks a June 26 extension for Whitmer to submit the governor’s federal aid request.
This is the largest joint preliminary damage assessment in Michigan history, covering 30 counties and Kalamazoo.
Assessments consider whether residents were displaced or lack access to utilities like furnaces and water heaters.
Residents may still apply for assistance even after federal authorization is issued.
The assessment period runs from April 10 through the following week as teams verify damage data.
Tornado and flood damage are concentrated in Allegan, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, and Saginaw counties among others.
State officials described the process as preliminary and stressed that aid decisions depend on individual circumstances.
Several counties and Kalamazoo city faced state of emergency declarations amid ongoing recovery efforts.
Officials emphasized how long federal aid approvals can take, ranging from weeks to months.

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