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Michigan Residents Face Higher Summer Peak Electric Rates Through September

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Michigan households pay hundreds of dollars more annually for electricity than the national average. The story compared residential electricity rates per kilowatt-hour rather than average monthly electric bills. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration cited by the Michigan Public Service Commission,

The Hemp Loophole Is Closing. Here’s What It Means For Michigan And Ohio Cannabis Businesses

ANN ARBOR - Michigan marijuana prices have fallen to some of the lowest levels in the country, with ounces commonly selling for $90 to $130. In Ohio, similar products often sell for $150 to $220 an ounce. Meanwhile, a multibillion-dollar hemp-derived THC industry has emerged outside the licensed cannabis system. Now that market may be

By |2026-06-02T15:49:58-04:00June 2nd, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

How To Make International Business Travel Less Stressful

International business travel can open doors to new opportunities, partnerships, and career growth. However, frequent flights, changing schedules, and unfamiliar destinations can quickly become overwhelming if you are not prepared. The good news is that with the right planning and mindset, business travel can feel far more manageable and even enjoyable. Plan Your Trip Well

By |2026-06-16T09:09:43-04:00June 2nd, 2026|Guest Columns|

How AI Surveillance Is Reshaping Commercial Security in 2026

For most of the past two decades, commercial security cameras did one job: they recorded footage that someone might review after something went wrong. In 2026, that model is fading fast. Businesses are no longer buying cameras to look back — they are buying systems that watch, interpret, and alert in real time. The global

By |2026-06-02T10:31:33-04:00June 2nd, 2026|Guest Columns|

Summer Peak Electric Rates Return For Millions Of Michigan Residents

ANN ARBOR - On June 1, millions of customers served by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy moved onto seasonal "time-of-use" electric rates that charge more for electricity during periods of highest demand. The pricing structure is designed to reduce stress on the electric grid during hot summer afternoons. But it also means households that run

Why Nearby States Can’t Always Rescue Michigan During A Major Power Emergency

LANSING - The debate over artificial intelligence data centers in Michigan has largely focused on land use, water consumption and local opposition. But a bigger question may be emerging: Can Michigan's electric grid handle the demand? As Michigan competes for billions of dollars in AI infrastructure, electric vehicle manufacturing and advanced technology investments, energy experts

Michigan Bets Big, but AI Investment ROI Unclear

DETROIT - Michigan is investing millions of dollars to build an artificial intelligence economy but questions about Michigan AI investment ROI are mounting. Developers are proposing power-hungry data centers. Universities are expanding AI research. State leaders recently launched a $60 million Michigan Innovation Fund to help technology startups grow. But as Michigan doubles down on

By |2026-07-03T11:56:37-04:00June 1st, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|

Why Michigan Isn’t Creating Enough Billion-Dollar Startups — And Why Ann Arbor Thinks It Has The Answer

ANN ARBOR  — Michigan helped invent the modern auto industry, remains one of America's top engineering centers, and is home to one of the nation's leading research universities. So why isn't the state creating more billion-dollar technology companies? That's the question increasingly confronting Michigan business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers as states like Texas, Colorado,

By |2026-05-31T12:27:03-04:00May 31st, 2026|Business, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, News|

The Pentagon’s Silver Sphere Mystery Just Got Stranger

An artist's rendering of a metallic silver sphere based on descriptions from military reports and declassified Pentagon UAP investigations. U.S. officials have not identified the objects and continue to classify several incidents as unresolved. WASHINGTON DC -For decades, UFO sightings were easy for skeptics to dismiss. A blurry photo. A shaky video. A witness who

By |2026-05-31T10:52:29-04:00May 31st, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Science|