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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 Supreme Court Sends Line 5 Tunnel Permit Back To Regulators, Renewing Debate Over Energy, Jobs And Great Lakes Protection

State's highest court says regulators failed to fully examine environmental and public trust issues before approving Enbridge project beneath the Straits of Mackinac LANSING - Michigan's highest court on Friday handed both a victory to Native American tribes and environmental groups—and another setback to one of the Midwest's most closely watched energy infrastructure projects. In

By |2026-08-02T11:20:08-04:00August 2nd, 2026|Government/Politics, News|
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Rogue AI Hacking Incidents Amplify Debate Over Open-Source Tech As Michigan Bets Big On AI

As the proposed Oracle/OpenAI AI campus near Saline moves forward, cybersecurity experts say protecting artificial intelligence could become one of Michigan's fastest-growing technology job markets. ANN ARBOR  - Michigan is making one of the biggest bets on artificial intelligence in its history. From the proposed Oracle/OpenAI hyperscale AI campus near Saline to AI-powered manufacturing, autonomous

By |2026-08-02T10:55:53-04:00August 2nd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense|
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CRA Rules Update Hearing Explained On Michigan Marijuana Today

LANSING - This edition of Michigan Marijuana Today focused on the July 23 hearing hosted by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency about proposed rule changes. Contributors included co-host David Crabill, and guest Cassin Coleman, a cannabis consultant. The discussion focused on the hearing's format as a listening session where attendees provided feedback on proposed regulatory changes,

By |2026-07-31T16:10:41-04:00July 31st, 2026|Hemp, Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|
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Choosing The Wrong Medicare Drug Plan Could Cost Michigan Seniors Hundreds More In 2027

ANN ARBOR - Michigan seniors are about to hear a lot about rising Medicare Part D premiums next year. But healthcare experts say they're looking at the wrong number. The biggest financial risk for many retirees in 2027 may not be paying an extra $10 or $20 a month in premiums. It could be choosing—or

By |2026-07-31T14:40:33-04:00July 31st, 2026|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|
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Michigan Cannabis Is Cheaper Than Ever – But Can The Price War Last?

Part Two of a series looking at the rapidly maturing cannabis industry in Michigan. To read Part One, click on Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Industry – Now Comes The Hard Part Consumers Are Winning Today With $40 Ounces And Bargain Prerolls. But Industry Experts Say Those Deals May Not Last Forever. ANN ARBOR

By |2026-07-31T12:27:11-04:00July 31st, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|
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Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Industry – Now Comes The Hard Part

Michigan's cannabis market has matured into one of the nation's largest. Now businesses are battling shrinking margins, relentless discounts and higher taxes in the fight for survival. LANSING - Michigan's legal cannabis industry has become one of the state's biggest economic success stories. Adult-use marijuana sales reached approximately $3.17 billion in 2025, making Michigan one

By |2026-08-05T03:30:32-04:00July 30th, 2026|Economy, Marijuana Business, News|
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Heat Wave, AI Boom Push America’s Electric Grid Toward A Tipping Point. Is Michigan Ready?

ANN ARBOR—For weeks, Michigan residents have endured sweltering temperatures, high humidity and steadily rising electric bills as air conditioners worked overtime to keep homes cool. Now, a new national report suggests that summer heat is only part of a much bigger challenge. According to a Bloomberg News report carried by Yahoo Finance, America's aging electric

By |2026-07-28T10:59:51-04:00July 28th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|
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Mary Barra Signals GM’s Future Goes Beyond Cars. What It Could Mean For Michigan Jobs And Businesses

GM CEO tells investors the automaker is building new revenue streams that could create opportunities for suppliers, startups and high-tech workers. DETROIT – When General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke with Wall Street investors during the company's second-quarter earnings call last week, she delivered a message that could have significant implications for Michigan's economy. GM's

By |2026-07-27T18:58:17-04:00July 27th, 2026|Auto Tech|
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Does Marijuana Really Help You Sleep? Scientists Say The Answer Isn’t So Simple For Michigan Cannabis Consumers

New research suggests THC may alter brain activity during sleep, but studies also show cannabis can help some people with chronic pain, PTSD and insomnia. ANN ARBOR – For years, cannabis has earned a reputation as a natural sleep aid. Millions of Americans—including many Michigan consumers—say a gummy, tincture or pre-roll before bedtime helps them

By |2026-07-26T16:03:05-04:00July 26th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|
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The AI Didn’t Become Sentient—But It Did Act On Its Own. What That Means For Michigan Businesses

OpenAI Safety Incident Raises New Questions About Autonomous AI As Michigan Companies Accelerate Adoption ANN ARBOR – The nightmare scenario portrayed in movies like The Terminator has always centered on one fear: an artificial intelligence acting independently of human control. OpenAI says that's not what happened in a recently disclosed security incident involving one of

By |2026-07-25T16:32:24-04:00July 25th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|
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