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Michigan’s AI Ambitions Collide With Growing Backlash Over Data Centers

MITechNews Special ReportThe Price of AI — Part 1 As lawmakers propose new restrictions, communities across Michigan are weighing billions in AI investment against concerns over electricity, water use, noise and local control. LANSING - Michigan's effort to become a national leader in artificial intelligence has entered a new phase—not over AI itself, but over

By |2026-06-28T11:57:34-04:00June 28th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|

Catalyst Media Factory Celebrates 10th Anniversary In 2026

DETROIT - Getting interviewed by a television reporter, podcast host or newspaper journalist can be intimidating. A single poorly worded answer can overshadow years of hard work, while a confident, well-prepared spokesperson can build credibility, strengthen a company's reputation and even generate new business. Those are just some of the topics discussed in this MITech

By |2026-06-27T14:56:41-04:00June 27th, 2026|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

White House Pushes To Delay Hemp Crackdown

LANSING – The Trump administration is urging Congress to reconsider a sweeping federal crackdown on hemp-derived cannabinoid products, offering a potential reprieve to Michigan and Ohio businesses that warned the proposal could devastate an industry created under the 2018 Farm Bill. The White House hemp crackdown delay marks a major shift in how Washington is

By |2026-07-07T09:20:27-04:00June 27th, 2026|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Hemp Ruling Renews Debate As Michigan Dispensaries Face Heavy Regulation While Hemp Products Find Legal Loopholes

ANN ARBOR — A federal judge's decision to temporarily block enforcement of portions of Ohio's new hemp law has renewed a debate that Michigan's licensed cannabis industry has been making for years: Should businesses selling intoxicating THC products compete under two very different regulatory systems? While Ohio hemp companies celebrated a temporary courtroom victory, many

By |2026-06-26T18:36:13-04:00June 26th, 2026|Uncategorized|

Could Trump’s SAVE Act Make It Harder for Millions of Eligible Americans to Vote? Here’s What Michigan Voters Need To Know

LANSING – More than 2.2 million Michigan women who changed their last names after marriage could face additional paperwork if Congress approves President Donald Trump's Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, according to the Michigan Department of State. The legislation would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections—a requirement

By |2026-06-26T14:33:38-04:00June 26th, 2026|Featured, News|

Gas Prices Are Falling. So Why Is Inflation Still Rising? What It Means For Michigan

ANN ARBOR – Michigan drivers are finally getting some relief at the gas pump, with the average price of regular gasoline falling about 45 cents over the past month to roughly $4.18 a gallon. But just as consumers are starting to save money every time they fill up, a new federal inflation report delivered the

By |2026-06-25T17:53:17-04:00June 25th, 2026|Featured, News|

Could AI Finally Make Flying Out Of Detroit Metro Less Frustrating?

DETROIT — Imagine you're flying from Detroit to Seattle for an important business meeting. The skies over Southeast Michigan are clear and your aircraft is sitting at the gate ready to board. Then your phone buzzes. "Flight delayed 47 minutes." The problem isn't Detroit. AI Flight Delays Detroit Metro is exactly the kind of problem

By |2026-07-07T08:59:10-04:00June 25th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|

The New Reality of AI-Driven B2B Marketing

Today's buyers have access to more information than at any point in history. As a result, AI-driven buying decisions are becoming increasingly common across B2B industries, as buyers use artificial intelligence to evaluate vendors, compare solutions, identify risks, and summarize large volumes of information in seconds. For decades, B2B marketing followed a relatively straightforward model.

Michigan Medical Marijuana Sales Fall To Just $322,350

Cannabis Industry Says It Has No Voice In Upcoming DEA Hearing That Could Affect Taxes, Research And Future Growth LANSING – Michigan's medical marijuana market has nearly vanished, generating just $322,350 in sales during May, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Yet a federal debate centered on marijuana's medical value could have sweeping consequences

By |2026-07-07T03:32:52-04:00June 24th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

MCWT Highlights Camp Infinity, Golf Outings, Gala And Networking Events In New Video Interview

ANN ARBOR - In a video interview with Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation's Kathleen Norton-Schock, MCWT highlighted its upcoming Camp Infinity summer technology camps, networking opportunities, volunteer programs, golf fundraisers, and annual Signature Gala. The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) has announced a full schedule of summer and fall events,