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Rising War Costs Put Rural Michigan Healthcare in the Crosshairs

As federal lawmakers weigh how to fund escalating military operations, healthcare programs that support Michigan’s most vulnerable communities—including rural hospitals—are emerging as potential targets. ANN ARBOR — Rising U.S. war costs tied to Iran are triggering a budget debate in Washington that could have immediate consequences in Michigan—where rural hospitals and patients are especially vulnerable

By |2026-04-01T09:57:41-04:00April 1st, 2026|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, News|

Tech Is Changing The Game, Which Is The Real Reason Online Casinos Are Booming In Michigan

Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes of Michigan’s online casinos. Sure, the graphics look cool and the bonuses are tempting, but the real magic is happening in the tech stack nobody sees. We’re way past the days when gambling online meant clunky screens and endless loading times. If you’ve fired up

By |2026-04-01T09:34:12-04:00April 1st, 2026|Guest Columns|

MSU Innovation Center Hosts Entrepreneurial Projects, Leaders

EAST LANSING - Registration open for the MSU Innovation Celebration on April 7 at the Henry Center for Executive Development in East Lansing. It promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and groundbreaking discoveries at MSU. Appearing on MITechTV to provide details is Brian Wright, Executive Director of MSU Technologies. Keynote speaker is Chad Munger. An MSU alumnus, entrepreneur,

By |2026-04-07T17:30:31-04:00March 31st, 2026|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur Corner, Entrepreneurs|

ChannelSales.PRO Expands Marketing Offerings To Include Video-As-A-Service

DETROIT - Channel Sales .PRO has expanded its offerings to now include what CEO Rick Beckers describes as Video-as-a-Service Marketing. He appears on MITechTV to explain. Beckers said video is not replacing the written word, but it is making a significant impact on how people find and consume the products and services that they want

By |2026-03-31T15:10:36-04:00March 31st, 2026|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Americans Distrust the Economy—but Still Bet on Themselves as Gas Prices and Spending Cuts Loom

ANN ARBOR — Americans are sending a mixed economic signal: they don’t trust the national economy, but they still believe in their own ability to navigate it. That’s the central finding from a new study by Appinio, which reveals a widening gap between national pessimism and personal financial confidence. While 47% of Americans rate the

By |2026-03-31T14:07:51-04:00March 31st, 2026|News|

Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Fight Becomes Constitutional Showdown With Billions at Stake

LANSING — What began as a plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads is rapidly turning into one of the most consequential legal battles in the state’s cannabis era — a case that could redefine not only how marijuana is taxed, but how much power lawmakers have to alter voter-approved laws. At the center of the

Michigan Auto Sales Face Squeeze as Tariffs and Iran War Drive Up Car and Gas Prices

DETROIT — New car prices are rising again in the United States, but this time the pressure is coming from multiple directions at once — and Michigan sits directly in the crosshairs. A combination of import tariffs, supply chain costs, and now a global oil shock tied to the Iran conflict is pushing vehicle prices

By |2026-03-30T19:32:09-04:00March 30th, 2026|Auto Tech, News|

Why Hotel Businesses Can Benefit From Continuous Threat Monitoring

Hotel businesses operate in a fast-paced environment where guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and reputation are paramount. Yet, behind the seamless check-ins and luxurious efficiency, and reputation are paramount. Yet, behind the seamless check-ins and luxurious experiences lies a complex digital landscape that is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. From booking systems and payment processing to

By |2026-04-01T09:34:16-04:00March 30th, 2026|Guest Columns|

Top SIEM Tools to Use in 2026

Source: freepik Robust cybersecurity is no longer optional. Businesses of all sizes need to adopt advanced cybersecurity measures to protect their data and keep the IT infrastructure running smoothly in the face of threats.  This is where Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools come in! These are cybersecurity solutions that provide real-time monitoring, aggregation,

By |2026-03-30T10:33:55-04:00March 30th, 2026|Guest Columns|

Michigan’s Data Center Boom Collides With Grid Reality: Who Really Pays the Price?

ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s push to become a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure is running into a hard constraint: the electric grid. As hyperscale data centers expand across the United States, their massive energy demands are forcing utilities, regulators, and local communities to confront a difficult question—how to power the next generation of computing without

By |2026-03-29T10:16:39-04:00March 29th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|