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.

Michigan Cannabis Sales Jump in March—But Industry Pressures Continue to Build

ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry posted a strong rebound in March, reversing a sluggish start to 2026, but underlying data shows the market remains under significant pressure from falling prices, oversupply, and new taxes. After a sharp drop in January and only modest recovery in February, March sales climbed noticeably—signaling that consumer demand remains

By |2026-04-15T12:36:04-04:00April 15th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Who’s Winning—and Losing—in Michigan’s Cannabis Market

This is Part 3 of our ongoing series on Michigan’s cannabis market transformation. ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry posted a sales rebound in March, but behind the headline numbers, a deeper shift is underway. This is no longer a growth story. It’s a survival story. Following strong early expansion after legalization, the market has

By |2026-04-15T12:35:52-04:00April 15th, 2026|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Rising Gas Prices, NY Auto Show, March Auto Sales Update From Paul Eisenstein

ANN ARBOR - Long-Time auto journalist Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV to update gasoline prices, what was hot at the New York Auto Show, March auto sales for the Detroit Three, and a new Substack projects with a group of his fellow auto writers. You can get all the details by watching this video interview

By |2026-04-15T11:27:41-04:00April 15th, 2026|Auto Tech, mitechtv|

What It Takes to Survive in Michigan’s Cannabis Market

ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry is still growing—but it’s no longer easy. While total sales remain strong, falling prices and intense competition are forcing businesses across the state to rethink how they operate. For many, success now depends less on being early to the market—and more on how effectively they adapt to a more

By |2026-04-15T12:36:24-04:00April 13th, 2026|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Cannabis Shakeout: Falling Prices Are Reshaping the Market

ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry continues to sell more product—but at lower prices. That dynamic is beginning to reshape the competitive landscape, as operators across the state adjust to a market defined less by rapid growth and more by price compression, efficiency, and differentiation. Data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency shows that while

By |2026-04-15T12:36:41-04:00April 11th, 2026|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

AI ‘Oversight Gap’ Raises New Risks for Michigan Businesses as Workers Skip Reviewing Output

A new survey reveals many workers are using AI without reviewing the results—raising new risks for businesses as adoption outpaces oversight and governance. ANN ARBOR - A national survey is raising concerns about how artificial intelligence is being used in the workplace—but the bigger story may be what it reveals about how quickly businesses are

By |2026-04-10T15:26:49-04:00April 10th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|

How Much Costs Are Rising for Michigan Businesses—By Industry

ANN ARBOR - Michigan businesses aren’t just feeling economic pressure—they’re seeing it clearly on their balance sheets. In a previous report, MITechNews detailed how companies across the state are facing a “triple threat” of rising fuel costs, tariffs, and new taxes converging at once. That broader trend is now translating into real, measurable cost increases

By |2026-04-10T15:11:48-04:00April 10th, 2026|News|

LIFT Launches Education Foundation to Expand Access to Advanced Manufacturing Careers

DETROIT - LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, announced the launch of the LIFT Education Foundation, a new nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to education and career pathways in advanced manufacturing. The Detroit-based 501(c)(3), operated by the American Lightweight Materials Innovation Institute (ALMMII), will provide scholarships and support to

By |2026-04-14T13:17:23-04:00April 9th, 2026|ESD, Industry 4.0|

Who’s Responsible If A Dam Fails? Michigan Regulators Reject Consumers Plan To Sell 13 Dams For $1 Each

LANSING — A growing battle over the future of 13 aging Michigan dams escalated this week as the Michigan Natural Resources Commission moved to oppose Consumers Energy’s plan to sell the structures, raising serious concerns about long-term safety, oversight, and financial responsibility. The vote adds new pressure to an already controversial proposal that would transfer

By |2026-04-09T17:39:51-04:00April 9th, 2026|ESD, Government/Politics, News|