mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Podcast: U-M Scholar Explores Importance Of Truth through Research, Financial Reporting And AI

ANN ARBOR—The world is awash in information, but the technological tools we use to gather and process all the data in our personal and work lives could lead to more confusion, disinformation and distorted perceptions. That encapsulates the latest research by Jerry Davis, a professor of management and organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross

By |2025-03-22T15:12:56-04:00March 22nd, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds Of Small Business Owners Sound Alarm On Economy And Chaotic Tariff Policy

WASHINGTON – A new national survey of small business owners reveals widespread concern about the U.S. economy, particularly fueled by the “whiplash” caused by recent trade policy. In a snap survey of 501 small business owners in the Small Business for Americas Future Network, 63% believe the American economy is on the wrong track. The

By |2025-03-22T14:54:34-04:00March 22nd, 2025|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Associated Builders And Contractors To Host Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser To Benefit Make-A-Wish

MIDLAND - Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter is proud to host the 38th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish on Friday, April 25, at The Great Hall in Midland. This special evening is dedicated to honoring past and present Wish Kids—brave children facing critical health challenges. Meet Our Honorary Chairs

By |2025-03-22T14:33:07-04:00March 22nd, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Scientists Studying Massive Energy Source That Could Power Earth For Thousands Of Years

LINCOLN - Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two, leaving behind a 1,200-mile swath of volcanic rocks known as the Midcontinent Rift that may be able to produce enough natural hydrogen to yield vast amounts of clean energy. University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers are studying the rift — which runs

By |2025-03-22T13:55:48-04:00March 22nd, 2025|ESD, Industry 4.0|

Michigan Public Service Commission Approves Rate Hike For Consumers Energy Customers

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $153.8 million increase in revenue for Consumers Energy Co.. Starting April 4, a typical residential customer using 500 kWh a month will see an increase of $2.78, or 2.79%, on their monthly bill. The rate hike allows Consumers to pay for investments aimed at reducing power outages

By |2025-03-22T13:42:27-04:00March 22nd, 2025|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

France Discovers $92 Billion In White Energy Reserves

PARIS - Scientists in France have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform clean energy production. Beneath the soil of Folschviller, in the Moselle region, researchers have uncovered an astonishing 46 million tons of natural hydrogen. This unexpected find has the potential to reshape global energy strategies by providing a new source of carbon-free fuel.

By |2025-03-22T13:31:42-04:00March 22nd, 2025|ESD, Industry 4.0|

Michigan Seeks To Dismiss Legal Challenges From Enbridge For Closing Pipelines

LANSING - Attorneys for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the State’s Department of Natural Resources are once again seeking to dismiss legal challenges from Canadian energy company Enbridge, arguing in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday that the state should hold immunity from a suit brought by the business in 2020. Whitmer

By |2025-03-20T09:56:10-04:00March 20th, 2025|News|

$2 Million In Funding Available For STEM Education, Career Exposure

LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s MiSTEM Network launched the latest round of funding in their partnership to support preK-8 STEM education.  Approximately $2 million of strategic investments will expand hands-on learning, introduce young students to high-demand industries, and create more opportunities for career exploration

New 10-Digit Dialing Mandatory For Phone Customers In 313 Area Code

LANSING - Phone customers in Michigan’s 313 area code covering Detroit and several of its closest suburbs need to prepare for a new era in which all phone calls require including an area code when dialing a local call, as the region prepares for the new 679 overlay area code that will cover the same

By |2025-03-18T09:28:00-04:00March 18th, 2025|Featured|

Michigan Cannabis Sales Continues Monthly Decline In February

LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continued its monthly decline in February down 4.7 percent for adult-use to $241.3 million, after a January decline to $247.3 million from December sales of $264.7 million. Medical sales fell  to just $632,500. Oversupply continues to drive down prices the Cannabis Regulatory Agency said in its monthly sales report.  

By |2025-03-16T11:36:19-04:00March 16th, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|