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.

Ohio Hemp Ruling Renews Debate As Michigan Dispensaries Face Heavy Regulation While Hemp Products Find Legal Loopholes

ANN ARBOR — A federal judge's decision to temporarily block enforcement of portions of Ohio's new hemp law has renewed a debate that Michigan's licensed cannabis industry has been making for years: Should businesses selling intoxicating THC products compete under two very different regulatory systems? While Ohio hemp companies celebrated a temporary courtroom victory, many

By |2026-06-26T18:36:13-04:00June 26th, 2026|Uncategorized|

Could Trump’s SAVE Act Make It Harder for Millions of Eligible Americans to Vote? Here’s What Michigan Voters Need To Know

LANSING – More than 2.2 million Michigan women who changed their last names after marriage could face additional paperwork if Congress approves President Donald Trump's Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, according to the Michigan Department of State. The legislation would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections—a requirement

By |2026-06-26T14:33:38-04:00June 26th, 2026|Featured, News|

Gas Prices Are Falling. So Why Is Inflation Still Rising? What It Means For Michigan

ANN ARBOR – Michigan drivers are finally getting some relief at the gas pump, with the average price of regular gasoline falling about 45 cents over the past month to roughly $4.18 a gallon. But just as consumers are starting to save money every time they fill up, a new federal inflation report delivered the

By |2026-06-25T17:53:17-04:00June 25th, 2026|Featured, News|

Could AI Finally Make Flying Out Of Detroit Metro Less Frustrating?

DETROIT — Imagine you're flying from Detroit to Seattle for an important business meeting. The skies over Southeast Michigan are clear and your aircraft is sitting at the gate ready to board. Then your phone buzzes. "Flight delayed 47 minutes." The problem isn't Detroit. Hours earlier, thunderstorms rolled through Atlanta, delaying the aircraft scheduled to

By |2026-06-25T10:54:10-04:00June 25th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|

Michigan Medical Marijuana Sales Fall To Just $322,350 As Federal Rescheduling Fight Intensifies

Cannabis Industry Says It Has No Voice In Upcoming DEA Hearing That Could Affect Taxes, Research And Future Growth LANSING – Michigan's medical marijuana market has nearly vanished, generating just $322,350 in sales during May, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Yet a federal debate centered on marijuana's medical value could have sweeping consequences

By |2026-06-24T13:58:24-04:00June 24th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

MCWT Highlights Camp Infinity, Golf Outings, Gala And Networking Events In New Video Interview

ANN ARBOR - In a video interview with Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation's Kathleen Norton-Schock, MCWT highlighted its upcoming Camp Infinity summer technology camps, networking opportunities, volunteer programs, golf fundraisers, and annual Signature Gala. The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) has announced a full schedule of summer and fall events,

How AI Is Changing Cybercrime And Cybersecurity

ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity battlefield, creating new opportunities for both cybercriminals and the organizations trying to stop them. On this episode of MITech TV, cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon, creator of the cybersecurity product and company dashboard, and Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Security Officer for the State of Michigan and

By |2026-06-24T19:02:54-04:00June 23rd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

DEA Accused Of Creating One-Sided Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

NORML says agency misapplied federal law by excluding all supporters of cannabis reform from June 29 proceedings WASHINGTON DC - The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) is accusing the Drug Enforcement Administration of creating a one-sided hearing process that could influence the future of federal marijuana policy and the financial outlook

Cannabis Financing Available At Genus Credit Services

PICKNEY - Profitable cannabis companies in Michigan and Ohio that need financing to pay for expansion, acquisition, equipment, real estate and even cash flow have a source in Genus Credit Services. Managing Partner Bill Shaw, in this video interview, explains that he works with private investors who are looking to lend profitable cannabis companies from

By |2026-06-23T08:52:17-04:00June 22nd, 2026|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Michigan’s Share Of Iran War Costs Could Top $2 Billion, Estimates Show

ANN ARBOR — The recent U.S.-Iran conflict may have ended with a ceasefire, but Michigan residents could be paying the bill for months to come. Michigan drivers are currently paying about $4.11 a gallon for regular gasoline, roughly one-third more than a year ago, even after prices retreated from spring highs. At the same time,