EPA Rollback Watch: Michigan experts say the Trump administration’s move to repeal Biden-era pollution rules for coal and gas plants could mean more smog-forming emissions and higher public health risks, even as some Michigan protections and the shift away from coal may soften impacts. Air Safety & Toxic Exposure: An F-16 crash south of Traverse City is under investigation, with reports suggesting a possible bird strike before the descent and concerns about toxic chemical fumes affecting people within about a mile. Great Lakes Water Funding: Yorkville approved an extra $35 million financing package for a Lake Michigan pipeline project after a federal loan delay, with the EPA WIFIA loan finally closing Sept. 3. Nuclear Build Progress: Holtec says regulators cleared permanent excavation-support work for two planned small modular reactors at Palisades in southwest Michigan. Union & Clean Energy Jobs: Corning solar workers in Michigan voted to join the Steelworkers after a tight campaign, a win tied to domestic solar supply chains. Great Lakes Fisheries Policy: A House committee advanced a cormorant culling framework bill aimed at protecting Great Lakes fish stocks. Data Center Politics: A House vote pushes states to consider making data centers cover more of their electricity costs, as Michigan and other places debate power, water, and affordability impacts.