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LIFT To Launch Advanced Critical Materials Program, Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing And National Security

DETROIT – LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, has been awarded a contract to accelerate the development of ceramic-based materials for use in industrial and defense applications. This new four-year, $9 million “Critical Materials Processing” program, which was supported by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (MI) in the FY2024 federal

By |2025-09-24T17:58:36-04:00September 23rd, 2025|Industry 4.0|
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What’s The Hottest New Cannabis Product Selling In Ohio?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio dispensaries have experienced a surge in demand for pre-rolled joints since they were authorized to sell them to recreational users a month ago. In August, the Division of Cannabis Control revised its regulations to allow certain processors to market pre-rolls, contingent on obtaining state approval. This change has led to increased customer

By |2025-09-24T17:58:38-04:00September 23rd, 2025|Guest Columns|
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Auto Update: Ransomware Attacks, EV Tax Credit Sunset, Chinese EVs In US

ANN ARBOR - In this month's auto update with auto journalist Paul Eisenstein from Headlight.News, he discusses three topics: Russian ransomware attacks on auto OEMs, including Jaguar which brought its assembly lines to a halt costing the company $70 million each week. The sunsetting of the $7500 EV tax credit on Oct. 1, and how

By |2025-09-23T14:27:18-04:00September 23rd, 2025|mitechtv|
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$2 Million Paid To 2025 Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Winners

LANSING – The State of Michigan announced the awardees of the “Make It in Michigan” Mobility Prototyping Grant Program. The selected projects will receive a combined $2 million of funding and services towards advancing technology that strengthens Michigan’s leadership in mobility, defense, and advanced manufacturing while bolstering domestic supply chains and high-quality job creation. Led

By |2025-09-24T17:58:39-04:00September 23rd, 2025|ESD, Mobility, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Can You Legally Smoke Pot In Public In Ohio?

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Marijuana became legal to use recreationally in Ohio in December 2023, a month after the statewide ballot initiative passed. But legal sales at dispensaries didn't start until Aug. 6, 2024. Although there is some conflicting language, the state statute generally prohibits recreational marijuana use in public, according to the Division of Cannabis Control, which

By |2025-09-24T17:58:39-04:00September 23rd, 2025|Business|
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A2Tech360 Shines A Light On Tech In Ann Arbor And Ypsilanti

ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK, the smart zone in Ann Arbor, is hosting from Sept. 24 to Oct. 3 its annual A2Tech360 program that features a series of seminars, sessions, lectures and tours of many tech-friendly establishments in both Ann Arbor and Ypslianti. Bill Mayer, a senior vice president at SPARK, joins Matt Roush

By |2025-09-22T15:31:20-04:00September 22nd, 2025|Featured, mitechtv|
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Hackers Hit Stellantis, IT-Harvest Cybersecurity Dashboard, A2 360 Preview

Paul Eisenstein from Headlight.News discusses hackers attacking Stellantis, the end of the EV tax credit and when will the Chinese EV makers build in the US. Richard Stiennon from IT-Harvest announces his new dashboard that breaks down 4,500 cybersecurity companies and their 11,000 products. Bill Meyer, a VP at Ann Arbor Spark, previews A2 360

By |2025-09-22T13:17:32-04:00September 22nd, 2025|Podcasts|
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Antarctica Ice Melting Quickly Posing Threat To Climate And Ecosystems

NEW YORK - In the face of unprecedented and rapid environmental changes in Antarctica, scientists are urgently calling for immediate global action to mitigate potentially irreversible impacts on the planet's climate and ecosystems. Antarctica, long considered a remote and stable expanse of ice, is undergoing rapid changes with far-reaching implications for the planet. Recent research

By |2025-10-04T00:59:44-04:00September 22nd, 2025|Climate Change, Science|
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Report: A Year After Ohio Legalized Cannabis Sales What Impact Does It Have On Students

CLEVELAND — News 5 was in Michigan when some school leaders sounded the alarm about what legalizing pot does to students in October of 2023. Now, one year after Ohio legalized recreational marijuana, we’re following through by asking various local school districts to let us know if the increased availability of cannabis products has meant more drug-related

By |2025-09-23T09:06:19-04:00September 20th, 2025|Guest Columns|
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