Michigan households pay more for electricity than residents of most neighboring states. Now Consumers Energy says upgrading its aging electrical grid requires additional investment. JACKSON — Michigan residents pay the second-highest residential electricity prices among the eight Great Lakes states, trailing only New York, according to federal electricity price data. Meanwhile, Consumers Energy is seeking
Michigan economic-development officials say consistent policies, manufacturing investment and prepared industrial sites are critical as Southern states compete for the next generation of automotive jobs. LANSING — Audi's decision to build its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Georgia, bringing a planned $4 billion investment and approximately 4,500 jobs, is raising questions about Michigan's ability to
MITechNews invites PR agencies, business service providers and academic institutions to participate in new statewide AI business resource ANN ARBOR — Michigan's growing artificial intelligence economy is creating opportunities beyond the companies developing AI software and applications. Public relations agencies, marketing firms, law firms, accountants and other professional service providers are also positioning themselves to
Twenty-three providers sign agreements to expand high-speed internet across Michigan, bringing new opportunities for rural businesses and residents while raising questions about satellite service costs and affordability. LANSING, Mich. — Michigan is moving forward with a $1.447 billion broadband expansion that could bring high-speed internet to nearly 200,000 homes, businesses and community institutions, potentially transforming
Michigan economist Patrick Anderson says a 1,250-horsepower Corvette and the latest Wards automotive awards demonstrate why electrification doesn't necessarily mean abandoning gasoline engines. DETROIT — When WardsAuto announced this week that all 10 winners of its prestigious 2026 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems awards were electrified, the news appeared to mark another milestone in the
DETROIT — General Motors is launching a national program to recognize outstanding automotive service technicians under age 30 as the auto industry confronts a persistent shortage of skilled workers and increasingly complex vehicle technology. The new GM Automotive Service Technicians 30 Under 30 initiative will honor 30 young professionals who demonstrate technical expertise, leadership, customer
DETROIT — Thousands of Michigan manufacturing jobs and billions of dollars in automotive investments face growing uncertainty as electric vehicle sales plunge at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. American consumers are increasingly choosing hybrids, gasoline-powered pickups and SUVs instead, raising questions about whether Michigan's automakers can adjust production without disrupting employment, delaying factory investments or
DETROIT — President Donald Trump has threatened to double U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and automotive parts to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027 — a move a longtime General Motors executive warns could hammer Michigan automakers and suppliers, threaten jobs and ultimately make vehicles more expensive. Warren Browne, a former global General Motors executive
Fully driverless Waymos are now navigating Detroit streets with nobody behind the wheel. Michigan law says the automated system itself is the driver—but what happens when that software runs a red light, enters a closed street or needs to be stopped by police? The robotaxi future has arrived, and Michigan's traffic laws may be facing
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley is drawing a stark dividing line over how artificial intelligence could reshape the American workforce: Some white-collar jobs may disappear, while workers who can repair robots, maintain automated factories and solve complex mechanical problems could become increasingly valuable. Speaking Wednesday at Ford’s ACCELERATE the Essential Economy conference
