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Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions

COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its most consequential regulatory phase, as missing decades-old weld documentation forces owner Holtec International to seek relief from federal regulators. At issue is whether the 800-megawatt nuclear plant — shut down in May 2022 after 51 years of operation — can

By |2026-03-02T17:03:37-05:00March 2nd, 2026|Clean Update, ESD, Featured, News|

New Innovation and Coworking Hub to Open Inside Detroit’s Historic Michigan Central Station

DETROIT — A long-anticipated addition to Detroit’s revitalized Corktown innovation district is set to open this spring as The Michigan Central Mezz — a new 17,000-square-foot coworking and collaboration space inside the iconic Michigan Central Station. The facility, launching in April, will expand access to workspace and entrepreneurial resources in the heart of one of

Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs

DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions of dollars of costs onto Detroit automakers and their supply chains — pressure that can ripple into hiring, profit-sharing and investment decisions across a state packed with auto workers. Now the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the legal authority

By |2026-02-26T16:49:48-05:00February 26th, 2026|Auto Tech, ESD, Featured|

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro: The 2026 Flagship Showdown

ANN ARBOR - The premium smartphone market has settled into a three-way heavyweight fight. With the debut of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung is again squaring off against the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro — three devices that now define the high-end mobile experience in 2026. Prices hover

By |2026-02-26T15:34:57-05:00February 26th, 2026|ESD|

Earn College Credit In High School Through LTU Summer Dual Enrollment Classes

SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will again this summer offer high school students the chance to earn college credit through three different dual enrollment courses for students in Michigan. The courses will be offered during LTU’s Summer 2026 semester both online and in-person at LTU’s Southfield campus. The cost of each course is $300. The courses begin

By |2026-02-25T11:31:52-05:00February 25th, 2026|ESD|

MCWT Celebrates International Women’s Month In March With Events

ANN ARBOR - March is International Women’s Month and the Michigan Council of Women in Technology are celebrating it with lots of events. Kathleen Norton-Schock joins MITech TV to provide all the details. Events include: Connectnet; The Ripple Effect of Women Empowering Women Monday, March 9, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 850 76th St.

By |2026-02-23T13:10:11-05:00February 23rd, 2026|Entrepreneurs, ESD, Events/Announcements, mitechtv|

Could Century-Old Dams Leave Michigan Taxpayers Holding the Bag? Regulators Weigh Consumers Energy Sale

LANSING — Michigan regulators are reviewing a proposed deal that would transfer 13 aging hydroelectric dams from Consumers Energy to a private equity-backed buyer, a transaction critics warn could expose taxpayers and ratepayers to long-term financial and environmental risk if the infrastructure fails. Consumers Energy has asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to approve

By |2026-02-17T16:23:00-05:00February 17th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, ESD|

Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan

WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading into the November 2026 midterm elections, crypto-aligned political action committees have assembled a campaign war chest estimated at more than $200 million, positioning the digital asset sector as one of the most aggressive new players in federal politics. The strategy

By |2026-02-15T18:24:28-05:00February 15th, 2026|Business, ESD, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

AI’s Power Surge: What It Means For Michigan Industry

Artificial intelligence growth is increasing electricity demand across manufacturing, data centers and grid infrastructure in Michigan. DETROIT - Artificial Intelligence is often framed as a software revolution. But for Michigan’s economy, AI is rapidly becoming something else: a power story. From advanced manufacturing plants to defense contractors and emerging data centers, AI requires one critical

By |2026-02-15T17:29:01-05:00February 15th, 2026|ESD, Industry 4.0|