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Michigan Snowbirds: Why You Should Ship Your Car to Florida Instead of Driving

Michigan Snowbirds: Ship Your Car to Florida, Skip the Drive Every fall, tens of thousands of Michigan residents make the same calculation: drive to Florida or find another way to get there. The drive from Detroit to the Tampa Bay area is about 1,200 miles. From the Upper Peninsula, add another 200. That amounts to

By |2026-07-26T17:02:36-04:00July 26th, 2026|Business|

Does Marijuana Really Help You Sleep? Scientists Say The Answer Isn’t So Simple For Michigan Cannabis Consumers

New research suggests THC may alter brain activity during sleep, but studies also show cannabis can help some people with chronic pain, PTSD and insomnia. ANN ARBOR – For years, cannabis has earned a reputation as a natural sleep aid. Millions of Americans—including many Michigan consumers—say a gummy, tincture or pre-roll before bedtime helps them

By |2026-07-26T16:03:05-04:00July 26th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

The AI Didn’t Become Sentient—But It Did Act On Its Own. What That Means For Michigan Businesses

OpenAI Safety Incident Raises New Questions About Autonomous AI As Michigan Companies Accelerate Adoption ANN ARBOR – The nightmare scenario portrayed in movies like The Terminator has always centered on one fear: an artificial intelligence acting independently of human control. OpenAI says that's not what happened in a recently disclosed security incident involving one of

By |2026-07-25T16:32:24-04:00July 25th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|

Michigan CRA Disciplines More Than 20 Cannabis Licensees In June, With METRC Violations Leading The List

Tracking Michigan cannabis regulatory enforcement, compliance trends and disciplinary actions. ANN ARBOR – Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency disciplined more than 20 licensed cannabis businesses during June, with failures involving the state's METRC seed-to-sale tracking system emerging as the most common compliance issue in the agency's latest monthly enforcement report released Friday. The June 2026 Disciplinary

By |2026-07-24T14:05:27-04:00July 24th, 2026|Government/Politics, Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Supreme Court: Marijuana Odor Alone No Longer Justifies Vehicle Searches. Here’s What It Means For Michigan Drivers

LANSING – Seven years after Michigan voters legalized recreational marijuana, the state's highest court has finally answered one of the biggest unanswered questions facing police officers and cannabis consumers. In a landmark decision, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is no longer enough to give police probable cause to search a

By |2026-07-24T11:31:44-04:00July 24th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Communities Urge Regulators To Approve Consumers Energy Dam Sale, Warning Removal Could Hurt Local Economies

LANSING — As Michigan regulators prepare to decide the future of 13 hydroelectric dams owned by Consumers Energy, local officials, business owners and community leaders are urging the state to approve the proposed sale, arguing that removing the dams could damage local economies, reduce property values and eliminate a source of clean, renewable electricity. The

By |2026-07-24T10:15:20-04:00July 24th, 2026|News|

How To Respond Effectively To A Vehicle Accident At Work

Workplace accidents can happen in any industry, but incidents involving vehicles, such as company cars, delivery vans, forklifts, or other work-related transportation, are among the most serious. Whether you are driving as part of your job, operating machinery, or simply present in a workplace where vehicles are used, a car-related accident can lead to significant

By |2026-07-24T09:15:33-04:00July 24th, 2026|Guest Columns|

Evaluating Color Game Online Platforms: A Comprehensive Player’s Checklist

The surge in popularity of online Color Game platforms has transformed how the classic Filipino pastime is enjoyed today. More players are opting for digital versions that bring the traditional perya experience right to their devices, offering both convenience and accessibility. Although many platforms exist, quality and reliability are not uniform across the board. Taking

By |2026-07-24T08:44:51-04:00July 24th, 2026|Guest Columns|

Why AI Companies Should Care About Global Trade Tariffs, Chips, Data Centers And Supply Chains Will Shape The Next Generation Of Michigan AI Companies

GRAND RAPIDS - Artificial intelligence may be powered by software, but the industry depends on something far more tangible: a global supply chain. The servers that train AI models rely on semiconductors manufactured around the world. Data centers require electrical equipment, cooling systems and networking gear sourced from dozens of countries. Robotics companies depend on

By |2026-07-23T15:28:28-04:00July 23rd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Business|