LANSING — Michigan residents whose homes or businesses were damaged by April's severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can now get face-to-face help applying for federal disaster assistance as Disaster Recovery Centers open across the state. The centers, operated by the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division in partnership with the Federal Emergency
State Tax Commission will decide whether to approve 12-year property tax incentive for project expected to anchor Michigan's AI ambitions SALINE TWP. — Oracle has formally applied for a 12-year property tax exemption for its proposed artificial intelligence data center in Saline Township, moving one of Michigan's largest-ever technology investments into the next phase of
COLUMBUS - For Michigan cannabis companies doing business in Ohio—or considering expansion there—a proposal moving through the Ohio Legislature could provide something the industry has wanted for years: a clearer picture of who buys cannabis and why. Ohio lawmakers are advancing legislation that would allow the state's Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) to conduct anonymous
ANN ARBOR – Michigan's automotive industry has weathered supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and the transition to electric vehicles. But a new report suggests its next challenge may be finding workers with the digital and technical skills needed for an industry increasingly powered by artificial intelligence, automation and software. Nearly one in three automotive employers
New Innovation Alliance hopes to turn more Michigan inventions into Michigan companies—and keep billions of dollars in future value from leaving the state. LANSING - For decades, Michigan has been one of America's great innovation engines. The state is home to world-class research universities, global automotive and manufacturing companies, a growing artificial intelligence sector, and
ANN ARBOR — Michigan drivers may not feel it immediately, but the latest flare-up in Middle East fighting has once again put gasoline prices—and much of Michigan's economy—on an upward path. Oil prices jumped this week after renewed fighting between the United States and Iran reignited concerns that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one
GRAND RAPIDS - While headlines over the past several months have focused on tariffs, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, one of Michigan's most closely watched manufacturing indicators is telling a more optimistic story. The latest Purchasing Managers Index from Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business shows West Michigan manufacturers enjoyed their strongest month in
ANN ARBOR — No, your next Hyundai probably won't look like a miniature wind farm. But the newly discovered patent illustrates just how creative automakers have become in the search for every additional mile of EV range. Hyundai and Kia engineers have patented one of the more unusual ideas yet—a vehicle-mounted wind turbine system designed
Proposal from Republican Bernie Moreno and Democrat Elizabeth Warren would eliminate the Social Security payroll tax cap, potentially affecting Michigan's highest-paid workers while protecting benefits for more than 2 million retirees. WASHINGTON DC — One of the biggest threats facing millions of retirees—including more than two million Michiganders who rely on Social Security—has prompted an
The automotive industry is undergoing a historic transformation driven by electrification and autonomy. As vehicles evolve into sophisticated digital platforms, every physical component must adapt to meet new technological demands. The exterior of a modern vehicle is no longer merely a cosmetic shell; it is a critical functional interface. Protecting this dynamic surface requires engineering
