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 Senior-Care Providers Face A Growing Problem: How Do They Keep Their Caregivers?

Michigan will need thousands more caregivers as its senior population grows toward 2.4 million. But nursing homes, assisted-living communities, and in-home care companies already face a more immediate problem: keeping the caregivers they have. ANN ARBOR - Many frontline caregivers earn less than $20 an hour. Michigan employers say better compensation is one of the

By |2026-09-02T13:38:24-04:00September 1st, 2026|Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, News|

Michigan’s Next Auto Revolution May Be Built by AI

ANN ARBOR - Mich Auto’s Glenn Stevens Jr. says AI, robotics and advanced manufacturing could create a new generation of high-skilled jobs — but tariffs and slow-moving workforce development threaten Michigan’s competitive edge. Michigan has spent more than a century building the automotive industry. The next chapter may be less about building cars and more

By |2026-08-31T18:36:01-04:00August 31st, 2026|Auto Tech, mitechtv|

Would You Pay $2,000 For A Smartphone? Apple May Be About To Find Out

Apple is expected to introduce its first foldable smartphone at its Sept. 9 product event, potentially testing whether Americans will pay more than $2,000 for a device many now keep for four years or longer. Would you pay $2,000 — perhaps $2,500 — for a smartphone? Apple may soon find out how many Americans will.

By |2026-08-31T13:00:10-04:00August 31st, 2026|ESD, Events/Announcements, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

10 Weeks From The Midterms: Could Democrats Take Back Both The House And Senate?

This story is an assessment of polling, voter sentiment and nonpartisan election forecasts as of Aug. 30. With roughly 10 weeks remaining before Election Day, the political environment could change significantly. WASHINGTON — Ten weeks before Americans vote in the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats appear to have a strong opportunity to recapture the U.S. House

By |2026-08-30T12:36:54-04:00August 30th, 2026|Government/Politics, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Tariffs Could Cost U.S. Families $1,100 A Year — What Michigan Consumers Could Pay

As tariffs raise prices on vehicles and consumer goods, the cost of President Trump's trade policies is becoming an issue in Michigan's Rogers-El-Sayed U.S. Senate race. ANN ARBOR — President Donald Trump's trade battles are increasingly moving from factory floors and international negotiating tables to someplace much closer to home: the family budget. Current U.S.

By |2026-08-30T10:37:11-04:00August 30th, 2026|Economy|

Michigan Is America’s No. 6 State For Business — So Why Isn’t Its Economy Growing Faster?

Part 1 of 2: Michigan has climbed near the top of America's business rankings, but its economy, workforce and population continue to lag national growth. Next week, MITechNews asks Michigan economists and economic-development officials why. ANN ARBOR - Michigan has once again been ranked the sixth-best state in America for business, according to CNBC's 2026

By |2026-08-29T15:37:06-04:00August 29th, 2026|Economy|

Michigan’s Solar Boom Is Coming — Can Farmers Keep Farming Under The Panels?

AI data centers and advanced manufacturing are increasing Michigan's appetite for electricity. Thousands of acres of new solar could help supply it — while potentially creating another source of income for Michigan farmers. LANSING — Michigan wants AI data centers, advanced manufacturing, battery plants and other high-tech investments capable of creating jobs and pumping billions

By |2026-08-29T12:15:52-04:00August 29th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

Could U.S.-Canada Trade War Hand China An Auto Industry Advantage?

As Washington and Ottawa impose tariffs on each other's products, China is moving in the opposite direction — building scale, driving down costs and aggressively pursuing the global customers Detroit needs. DETROIT — The United States and Canada are now engaged in an escalating trade war that threatens to make North America's deeply integrated automotive

By |2026-08-28T14:21:47-04:00August 28th, 2026|Auto Tech, News|

Meta Settlement Will Limit Michigan Teens’ Facebook, Instagram Use — What Parents Need To Know

New rules will limit daily use, block overnight access and strengthen age checks for children and teenagers. Children under 13 aren't supposed to be on Facebook or Instagram at all. LANSING — Michigan parents soon could have considerably more help controlling how much time their children spend scrolling through Facebook and Instagram. A landmark settlement

By |2026-08-30T16:11:10-04:00August 27th, 2026|Featured, News|

Trump’s Canada Trade War Could Close Michigan Auto Plants, Economist Warns

Michigan could be hit “coming and going” as Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs and President Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles and auto parts. DETROIT — President Donald Trump says tariffs on Canada will protect American manufacturing and encourage companies to move production and jobs to the United States. But an escalating U.S.-Canada trade war

By |2026-08-30T16:11:30-04:00August 27th, 2026|Auto Tech, Economy, Featured|