ANN ARBOR - President Donald Trump’s decision to move marijuana out of the most restrictive federal drug category marks real progress in U.S. cannabis policy — progress that’s been a long time coming. By directing federal agencies to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, the administration is finally acknowledging what science, voters, and
LANSING - Michigan electric vehicle owners are facing a significant increase in annual registration costs as state lawmakers restructure transportation funding. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, EV drivers will see their registration surcharges climb sharply as part of a plan to shore up road maintenance funds. Fees Nearly Double for EV Owners Under the new plan
ANN ARBOR — Entry-level jobs — long the gateway from college to career — are rapidly disappearing as companies use artificial intelligence to automate the very tasks that once trained new workers, according to new research from the Burning Glass Institute. The nonprofit workforce research group analyzed millions of job postings and found a sharp
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how content is created and distributed online. From blog posts and marketing copy to news summaries and fictional storytelling, AI-generated text is now everywhere — produced faster and cheaper than ever before. But as the volume of machine-written content explodes, a key question is emerging across Michigan’s
ANN ARBOR — C3 Industries has filed a state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN notice, announcing plans to close its 35,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation facility in Webberville on Feb. 14, eliminating 62 jobs as Michigan’s legal marijuana industry faces mounting financial pressure. The Ann Arbor–based company said the closure is driven by the state’s new
LANSING — Michigan’s legal cannabis market generated nearly $260 million in sales in November, but the headline figure masks deep stress in the industry as average prices for an ounce of marijuana fell to historic lows, leaving growers, processors and retailers fighting for margins. According to industry data, the average retail price for an ounce
ANN ARBOR - An interstellar comet passing through the inner solar system this month is drawing global attention — and reigniting a familiar debate over whether such objects could be more than natural space debris. The object, known as 3I/ATLAS, will make its closest approach to Earth around Dec. 21, passing safely at a distance
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. has hit the reset button on its electric vehicle strategy, taking a roughly $19.5 billion charge tied to its EV business and pivoting toward hybrids, extended-range vehicles, and battery-based energy storage, a move that signals a broader industry reckoning — and carries major implications for Michigan’s economy. The Dearborn automaker
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Executive ghostwriting is evolving fast, but one thing hasn’t changed: credibility still matters. AI tools can assemble words quickly, yet they can’t replicate a veteran journalist’s ability to interview, challenge assumptions, recognize what’s newsworthy, and shape ideas into a clear point of view. That’s why longtime Michigan technology journalist Mike Brennan
LANSING — Gov. Whitmer joined Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to award $25 million in the latest round of Going PRO Talent Fund grants to 449 businesses across the state. Businesses will use the funding to train 8,657 current employees and 4,165 new hires, including 3,097 Registered Apprentices, ensuring Michigan employers have
