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.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: What It Means for Prices, Businesses and Consumers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark 6–3 decision Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff program was unconstitutional, concluding that the law he relied on — the International Emergency Economic Powers Act — does not actually give the president authority to impose broad import taxes without clear congressional approval.

By |2026-02-20T14:27:11-05:00February 20th, 2026|Featured, Government/Politics, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Cannabis Break-Ins Mount, Six-Figure Losses Force Retailers To Reinvent Security

ANN ARBOR - Michigan cannabis dispensaries are absorbing six-figure losses as a wave of break-ins continues across Southeast Michigan, forcing retailers to invest heavily in reinforced storefronts, AI-driven surveillance systems and vault-level inventory controls. At least 75 break-ins were reported across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties from early 2024 through early 2025, according to investigative

By |2026-02-19T17:20:46-05:00February 19th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring

DETROIT - In Michigan’s professional labor market, recruiters say the shift is to Artificial Intelligence is longer theoretical. Gary Erickson, managing partner of ExecSearch Partners, said artificial intelligence has quickly become a baseline expectation for job candidates at nearly every level. “AI allows us to do significantly more than we did before,” Erickson said. At

By |2026-02-19T20:59:59-05:00February 19th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring

GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids–based Acrisure plans to eliminate approximately 400 positions, including about 200 in Michigan, as the global insurance and fintech firm deploys artificial intelligence systems to automate portions of its accounting operations, according to reporting by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business. Company officials have described the move as part of a broader technology

By |2026-02-19T14:26:49-05:00February 19th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|

Ohio Hemp Jobs At Risk As Referendum Battle Intensifies

COLUMBUS - A last-minute referendum effort in Ohio is turning into a high-stakes economic fight, with thousands of hemp-related jobs potentially hanging in the balance. Backers of the repeal effort are racing to block a new state law that would ban intoxicating hemp products unless they are sold through Ohio’s regulated marijuana system. If petitioners

By |2026-02-17T20:58:34-05:00February 17th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Could Century-Old Dams Leave Michigan Taxpayers Holding the Bag? Regulators Weigh Consumers Energy Sale

LANSING — Michigan regulators are reviewing a proposed deal that would transfer 13 aging hydroelectric dams from Consumers Energy to a private equity-backed buyer, a transaction critics warn could expose taxpayers and ratepayers to long-term financial and environmental risk if the infrastructure fails. Consumers Energy has asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to approve

By |2026-02-17T16:23:00-05:00February 17th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, ESD|

Michigan Angel Investors Expand Statewide Network as MCN Adds Lansing Group, Names New President

GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan’s early-stage capital ecosystem continues to evolve as Michigan Capital Network (MCN) expands its statewide angel investing collaborative, adding a Lansing-based investor group and naming new leadership aimed at strengthening startup financing across the state. Michigan Capital Network announced that Capital Community Angels (CCA) has joined its MCN Angel Association. At the same

By |2026-02-16T19:59:36-05:00February 16th, 2026|Entrepreneur, News|

Davenport University Lands a Comedy Legend for President’s Final Gala

GRAND RAPIDS — If you’re going to throw one last gala before riding off into retirement, you might as well bring in someone who knows how to own a stage. That’s exactly what Davenport University is doing. The university’s annual Excellence in Business Gala on May 2 at DeVos Place will feature Emmy- and Tony-winning

By |2026-02-16T19:34:47-05:00February 16th, 2026|Business, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

State Champs Sports Network Expands Coverage Of High School Sports

SOUTHFIELD - WDIV Detroit 4 has partnered with STATE CHAMPS Sports Network to expand its coverage of high school sports in Metro Detroit, including more than 50 live game broadcasts. Lorne Plant, vice president of Operations at parent copany Yelllow Flag Productions, in this video iterview, also talks about how the alliance with the Detroit

By |2026-02-23T13:13:54-05:00February 16th, 2026|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Choosing a WoW Gold Seller: Safety, Popularity, and Key Considerations

World of Warcraft has remained one of the most popular for many years, and in-game gold still plays an important role in a character’s overall progression. With each new expansion, the pace of the game accelerates, and preparation requirements grow, so many players prefer to save time and turn to specialized WoW Gold selling services.

By |2026-02-19T08:05:33-05:00February 16th, 2026|Guest Columns|