Blog

GVSU Launches Free AI Literacy Course For Community Learners

ALLENDALE – A free, online course from Grand Valley State University will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and how to use it responsibly in their everyday lives. Powered by GVSU’s OMNI online network, the class offers accessible and flexible learning opportunities for the public, GVSU students, faculty and staff at

By |2026-02-24T17:18:34-05:00February 24th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|

Supreme Court Weighs Line 5 Dispute, Putting Michigan’s Pipeline Battle at a Crossroads

LANSING - The fate of Michigan’s long-running battle over the Line 5 oil pipeline moved to the nation’s highest court Tuesday, as the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a procedural dispute that could determine where the legal fight over the controversial pipeline will unfold. At issue before the justices is not whether Line 5

By |2026-02-24T15:13:42-05:00February 24th, 2026|Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless, Featured, News|

Is Michigan Still Undercutting Ohio’s Cannabis Market?

ANN ARBOR - The Midwest cannabis market is entering a new competitive phase — and pricing may decide the winner. In Ohio, regulators recently announced cumulative marijuana sales have surpassed $3.5 billion since medical sales began, fueled by the continued rollout of adult-use retail and nearly 200 dual-use dispensaries. Meanwhile in neighboring Michigan, January cannabis

By |2026-02-24T09:21:26-05:00February 24th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

$Billion OpenAI Data Center Clears Major Legal Hurdle In Saline

SALINE - A Washtenaw County judge has rejected an effort by a Saline Township resident to intervene in the legal settlement that cleared the way for a massive, OpenAI-backed Saline data center in Saline Township, Michigan. The ruling preserves a consent judgment between the township and developer Related Digital, keeping one of Michigan’s largest proposed

By |2026-02-23T15:37:22-05:00February 23rd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Featured, News|

What Investors Should Know About OpenAI’s Potential Public Listing

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has reshaped global markets, positioning AI companies at the forefront of technological and financial transformation. Among these innovators, OpenAI stands out as a key player driving breakthroughs in generative AI, enterprise automation, and machine learning infrastructure. As discussions around a potential OpenAI IPO continue to generate speculation, investors are

By |2026-02-23T14:52:38-05:00February 23rd, 2026|Guest Columns|

MCWT Celebrates International Women’s Month In March With Events

ANN ARBOR - March is International Women’s Month and the Michigan Council of Women in Technology are celebrating it with lots of events. Kathleen Norton-Schock joins MITech TV to provide all the details. Events include: Connectnet; The Ripple Effect of Women Empowering Women Monday, March 9, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 850 76th St.

By |2026-02-23T13:10:11-05:00February 23rd, 2026|Entrepreneurs, ESD, Events/Announcements, mitechtv|

Ohio Raises Cannabis Mold Limits — How It Compares to Michigan

Testing rule changes could reduce costly product failures while reshaping Midwest cannabis safety standards COLUMBUS, - Ohio cannabis regulators have raised allowable mold and yeast limits in marijuana products — a move that could significantly reduce costly batch failures for growers while sharpening comparisons with neighboring Michigan’s testing standards. The rule change, approved by the

By |2026-02-21T14:57:41-05:00February 21st, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

U.S. GDP Slows In Late 2025 — What The Economic Cooldown Means For Michigan

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. economy lost momentum at the end of 2025, expanding at a slower pace than economists expected and raising fresh questions about growth in 2026 — particularly for manufacturing-heavy states like Michigan. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of

By |2026-02-21T14:04:13-05:00February 21st, 2026|Featured, News|