WASHINGTON DC - Michigan’s multibillion-dollar cannabis industry—already under pressure from falling prices and tight margins—may have just been thrown a lifeline from Washington. The Trump administration is expected to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act, a long-awaited shift that could fundamentally change how cannabis businesses operate, bank,
LANSING - Michigan just scored a significant legal victory in one of its most consequential energy battles—but the bigger story may be what happens next. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lawsuit seeking to shut down Enbridge’s controversial Line 5 pipeline must be heard in Michigan state court, not federal court. That decision
DETROIT - The battle over artificial intelligence is no longer a Silicon Valley debate. It’s now a Michigan jobs story. Shawn Fain and Bernie Sanders are raising alarms that AI-driven automation could hit Midwest manufacturing hard—and fast—unless new federal rules are put in place. Their concern: companies are deploying AI without guardrails, potentially replacing workers
DETROIT - Michigan retailers don’t have a hiring problem. They have a retention problem. Hiring is expensive. Turnover is what’s killing margins. Across Southeast Michigan, employers say they can find workers—but keeping them is a constant struggle. Employees leave within weeks or months, forcing businesses into a cycle of hiring, training, and starting over. More
Technology has become an integral force in shaping modern society, affecting everything from how businesses operate to how we consume news. It is fostering innovation, providing efficiency, and transforming communication. As we move into the future, technology’s impact on both the business and media sectors will continue to grow, unlocking new possibilities while also posing
From auto suppliers to hospitals, a new wave of AI-driven vulnerabilities could overwhelm defenses—experts warn BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity is entering a phase few businesses are prepared for—and the consequences could hit Michigan’s economy hard. In an interview with MITechNews, cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, described what he calls a “break-glass moment” for the
ANN ARBOR - A federally backed small business recovery program in Washtenaw County has wrapped up after funding ran out—but not before offering a final group of entrepreneurs a clear look at what it takes to survive and grow in today’s economy. Mike Brennan, editor of MITechNews.Com, was part of that final cohort. In a
Labor shortages in early education are now hitting Michigan’s workforce and economy. State officials say a new career tool could help—but questions remain about whether it’s enough. Photo credit: Stock Image. LANSING - Michigan is facing a growing shortage of childcare and early education workers—and state officials are now rolling out a new tool they
Freight trucks cross the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, one of the busiest U.S.-Canada trade corridors. Michigan companies tied to global supply chains are among those affected by the $166 billion tariff refund program. PHOTO CREDIT: The Fulcrum DETROIT - Michigan manufacturers and auto suppliers could soon see a significant financial boost as the
The 2020 Midland dam failures exposed the financial reality of Michigan’s aging infrastructure: when dams fail, the cost doesn’t disappear — it multiplies. MIDLAND - If Michigan has entered a new era of dam risk, it has also entered a new era of dam math. And right now, the numbers do not work. In Part
