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 December Cannabis Sales Nearly Top $280 Million, $3.08 Billion For 2023

LANSING - Michigan December cannabis sales totaled $279.9 million, up 7.5 percent from November and 26.2 percent from December 2022, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency reported. For calendar year 2023, cannabis sales generated $3.08 billion. Considering the average cost of an ounce of marijuana plummeted to $80.16 in January 2023, a steep decline from over $500

By |2024-01-18T10:01:14-05:00January 18th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Understanding THC-A Flower’s Anti-inflammatory Properties

Hemp and cannabis hide a complex healing potential in their unassuming buds–THCA. This versatile cannabinoid battles inflammation in its raw, acidic state and its heated, psychoactive form. Regardless of how it's consumed, THCA flower showcases remarkable therapeutic potential.  This article delves into THCA flower in its unaltered and activated forms, exploring the full spectrum of

By |2025-06-19T10:07:05-04:00January 18th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Nearly 40 Percent Of Global Jobs Could Be Disrupted By AI, IMF Contends

DAVOS, Switzerland - Almost 40 percent of jobs around the world could be affected by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), a trend which is likely to deepen inequality, according to the International Monetary Fund. In a Sunday blog post, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva called for governments to establish social safety nets and offer retraining programs

By |2024-01-16T13:21:21-05:00January 16th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence|

US House, Senate Cut Deal To Restore Business Deductions, Low-Income Tax Credits

WASHINGTON DC - Top tax writers in Congress announced a deal Tuesday morning to beef up the child tax credit (CTC) and reinstate business deductions that were taken away to pay for the reduction of the corporate tax rate in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The CTC expansion would increase the maximum credit

By |2024-01-16T13:03:14-05:00January 16th, 2024|Politics, Politics/Government|

PC Shipments In 4Q 2023 Increased, First Quarterly Gain In Past Eight

STAMFORD — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0.3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This marks the first time that quarterly shipments have increased after eight straight quarters of decline. For the year, PC shipments reached 241.8 million

By |2024-01-15T18:48:42-05:00January 15th, 2024|ESD|

Reseda Group Launches Ever Green Financial Wellness Center

EAST LANSING — Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union  has announced its Ever Green Financial Wellness Center, an interactive platform designed to help credit unions and community financial institutions promote financial literacy and education with consumers and member communities through engaging, personalized digital content. The Ever Green

By |2024-01-15T18:25:59-05:00January 15th, 2024|ESD|

Build Like A Girl Coming To The Great Lakes Bay Region February 27

MIDLAND –Build Like A Girl is coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region Feb. 27 to introduce young women, in grades five through 12, to career opportunities in the construction industry. The program is sponsored by the Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan (ABC-GM), the Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) and LOGIC (Ladies Operating for

By |2024-01-23T10:50:51-05:00January 15th, 2024|ESD, Featured|

HIBnb Seeks To Work With Cannabis-Friendly Lodging In Michigan

ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for cannabis-friendly lodging allows you to smoke cannabis without getting hassled check out HiBnb.us. The company lists homes, cabins, rooms, and much more throughout Michigan where you can rent a place and even get your pre-ordered cannabis delivered courtesy of some Michigan-based brands. In this interview, HiBnb CEO Elizabeth

By |2024-01-11T13:26:12-05:00January 11th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Sparx & Recreation Now Features Infused Cannabis Cooking

DETROIT - Chef Marjorie Harvey, who has been working since 2010 as a Detroit-based caterer, explains in this video interview she now spends most of her time cooking infused cannabis meals for her clients. Chef Marjorie also kicks off our new coverage at Sparx & Recreation of cannabis chefs not only in Michigan, but also

By |2024-01-11T12:06:25-05:00January 11th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|