ANN ARBOR - As 2025 winds down, the U.S. auto market carries over a mix of record pricing, shifting incentives, and inventory dynamics that will shape car buying in 2026. Here’s what buyers and local Michigan tech commuters need to know: 1. New-Car Pricing Is Staying High — But Might Stabilize • Average new-vehicle prices
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a health care deal this week, leaving the fate of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits in limbo. Without a compromise, those subsidies are set to expire Dec. 31, 2025 — a move that health policy experts warn could send health insurance costs sharply
LANSING — A new federal tax deduction signed into law by President Donald Trump could shave a few hundred dollars off the tax bills of some Michigan residents who finance new vehicles, but auto industry analysts and financial advisers say the bigger money question for most buyers still comes down to how they pay for
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s fast-growing data-center market is colliding with a hard physical limit: electricity that never blinks. Developers chasing hyperscale campuses—built to train and run artificial intelligence models—are demanding round-the-clock power at levels that can rival a mid-size city. Utilities and regulators, meanwhile, are trying to keep rates stable for households while meeting Michigan’s
COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio cannabis referendum is emerging as a direct response to new state laws that roll back hemp and voter-approved marijuana protections. Cannabis advocates in Ohio are mobilizing a ballot referendum campaign aimed at overturning Senate Bill 56 (SB 56) — a sweeping legislative package that restricts hemp sales, reverses parts of
ANN ARBOR - President Donald Trump’s decision to move marijuana out of the most restrictive federal drug category marks real progress in U.S. cannabis policy — progress that’s been a long time coming. By directing federal agencies to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, the administration is finally acknowledging what science, voters, and
LANSING - Michigan electric vehicle owners are facing a significant increase in annual registration costs as state lawmakers restructure transportation funding. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, EV drivers will see their registration surcharges climb sharply as part of a plan to shore up road maintenance funds. Fees Nearly Double for EV Owners Under the new plan
WIXOM - Teradyne Robotics, the global leader in advanced industrial collaborative and autonomous mobile robotics, announced it will open a new U.S. Operations Hub in Wixom in 2026. This strategic expansion reflects Teradyne Robotics’ commitment to operating close to its customers and meeting the growing manufacturing demand in the U.S. and the Americas. The new
WIXOM - Bluewater Technologies Group announced a strategic partnership with integrated marketing agency thunder::tech. The collaboration brings together two companies with a shared vision for creating immersive, end-to-end brand experiences that connect physical environments with digital storytelling and measurable engagement. Founded in 1985, Bluewater has built a national reputation for delivering impactful experiential moments through
ANN ARBOR — Entry-level jobs — long the gateway from college to career — are rapidly disappearing as companies use artificial intelligence to automate the very tasks that once trained new workers, according to new research from the Burning Glass Institute. The nonprofit workforce research group analyzed millions of job postings and found a sharp
