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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.

Ohio Moves Toward Vertical Cannabis Expansion — Small Operators Could Finally Break Into Full Market

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new proposal moving through the Ohio legislature could fundamentally reshape the state’s fast-growing cannabis industry, giving smaller operators a long-awaited chance to compete—and potentially signaling a shift toward a more open market like neighboring Michigan. Under House Bill 611, lawmakers are considering allowing certain standalone cannabis processors to obtain cultivation and

By |2026-03-28T13:19:34-04:00March 28th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|
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Why Your Power Bill Keeps Going Up — And Why It May Not Stop

LANSING — Michigan residents are about to see their electric bills rise again. State regulators have approved a $276.6 million rate increase for Consumers Energy, marking the latest in a steady series of hikes that are quietly—but consistently—pushing household energy costs higher. For the average customer, the increase will add about $6 per month, depending

By |2026-03-28T10:18:56-04:00March 28th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Michigan Marijuana Today – 24 Percent Cannabis Tax, Hash Bash, Raids On Private Grows

ANN ARBOR - In this video interview, this was the second edition of "Michigan Marijuana Today," a new podcast hosted by Mike Brennan with Tim Beck and guest host Jamie Lowell. The discussion focused on concerns about legislation moving in the wrong direction regarding Michigan's cannabis industry, particularly the controversial 24% wholesale tax that is

By |2026-03-27T12:01:53-04:00March 27th, 2026|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|
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U.S. ‘Insolvent’? Treasury Report Sparks Alarm — Here’s What It Actually Means for Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Viral claims that the federal government has declared itself “insolvent” are spreading rapidly online, alarming Americans already uneasy about inflation, debt, and the long-term stability of the economy. But there’s a crucial distinction: the U.S. Treasury did not declare bankruptcy — and legally, it can’t. What did happen is more nuanced —

By |2026-03-26T17:09:35-04:00March 26th, 2026|News|
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Michigan Lawmakers Push Driving Tests for Seniors 75 Plus — Safety Debate Intensifies

LANSING — A new proposal in Michigan could reshape how older residents keep their driver’s licenses, igniting a debate over safety, independence, and the limits of government oversight. The legislation, introduced by State Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills), would require drivers age 75 and older to undergo regular testing — including vision, written, and behind-the-wheel

By |2026-03-26T16:35:48-04:00March 26th, 2026|Government/Politics, News, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Fewer Americans Qualify. Fewer Want to Serve. The Army Has a Problem

PART 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Army’s recent decision to ease marijuana-related enlistment rules is part of a much bigger problem: the military is struggling to find enough Americans willing — and qualified — to serve. Behind the policy shift is a recruiting crisis that has been building for years, driven by a shrinking

By |2026-03-26T10:53:09-04:00March 26th, 2026|News|
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U.S. Army Relaxes Marijuana Rules as Recruiting Pressures Mount — One-Time Offenses No Longer Require Waivers

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Army has quietly eliminated a key barrier to enlistment, removing the need for waivers for recruits with a single marijuana or paraphernalia offense — a move driven by recruiting pressures and changing social norms nationwide. The policy shift, first reported by Task & Purpose, is part of a broader effort

By |2026-03-25T18:00:20-04:00March 25th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|
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Why Restaurant Employees Keep Leaving — It’s Not Just Pay

ANN ARBOR - Restaurant owners across Michigan are increasing wages in an effort to stabilize their workforce—but many are finding the strategy has limits. Despite higher hourly pay, turnover remains stubbornly high across the hospitality industry. The reason, workforce analysts say, is that employees are making decisions based on more than just wages. “Compensation is

By |2026-03-25T15:06:16-04:00March 25th, 2026|Featured, News|
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AI Boom Meets Local Resistance: Michigan Communities Push Back on Energy-Hungry Data Centers

DETROIT — Michigan’s push to become a major hub for artificial intelligence and advanced computing is running into a growing obstacle—not technology, but local resistance. Across the state, from rural townships to small cities, residents and local officials are raising concerns about the rapid expansion of data centers—massive, energy-intensive facilities that power everything from cloud

By |2026-03-25T13:43:22-04:00March 25th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|
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Tesla’s Michigan Battery Pivot Signals EV Slowdown

LANSING — A massive $4.3 billion battery plant in Michigan was supposed to help power the next generation of electric vehicles. Now, it may be powering something else entirely. Michigan power grid AI demand is rising as Tesla’s Michigan battery pivot signals a shift beyond electric vehicles. As a result, energy storage is becoming central

By |2026-04-15T13:31:31-04:00March 24th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|
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