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AMERICA AT 250 Analysis: The Founding Fathers Worried About This. Trump’s Financial Disclosure Revives a Constitutional Debate.

ANN ARBOR - As Americans prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, President Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure has renewed attention to one of the least understood provisions of the U.S. Constitution. The nearly 1,000-page disclosure reports more than $2 billion in business income during 2025 from cryptocurrency ventures, licensing agreements,

By |2026-07-03T12:00:15-04:00July 3rd, 2026|Featured, Government/Politics|
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Why Michigan Has Some of the Midwest’s Highest Electric Rates—And Why Your Bill Isn’t Even Higher

Independent review by the Citizens Research Council largely agrees with state regulators on why Michigan's electric rates remain high—but says policymakers should focus on lowering the cost per kilowatt-hour rather than average monthly bills. LANSING – Ask Michigan homeowners whether electricity has become more expensive and most won't hesitate with the answer. Absolutely. In one

By |2026-07-01T14:57:16-04:00July 1st, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Student Loan Repayment Overhaul Begins July 1 – About 140,000 Michigan Borrowers Could Face Higher Monthly Payments

New federal law begins phasing out the Biden administration's SAVE repayment program, requiring many borrowers to choose new repayment plans in the months ahead. Some could see monthly payments increase by more than $100, depending on their financial circumstances. ANN ARBOR – A sweeping overhaul of the federal student loan repayment system begins July 1,

By |2026-07-19T10:36:43-04:00June 30th, 2026|Featured, Michigan|
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Michigan’s AI Ambitions Collide With Growing Backlash Over Data Centers

MITechNews Special ReportThe Price of AI — Part 1 As lawmakers propose new restrictions, communities across Michigan are weighing billions in AI investment against concerns over electricity, water use, noise and local control. LANSING - Michigan's effort to become a national leader in artificial intelligence has entered a new phase—not over AI itself, but over

By |2026-06-28T11:57:34-04:00June 28th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|
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Could Trump’s SAVE Act Make It Harder for Millions of Eligible Americans to Vote? Here’s What Michigan Voters Need To Know

LANSING – More than 2.2 million Michigan women who changed their last names after marriage could face additional paperwork if Congress approves President Donald Trump's Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, according to the Michigan Department of State. The legislation would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections—a requirement

By |2026-06-26T14:33:38-04:00June 26th, 2026|Featured, News|
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Gas Prices Are Falling. So Why Is Inflation Still Rising? What It Means For Michigan

ANN ARBOR – Michigan drivers are finally getting some relief at the gas pump, with the average price of regular gasoline falling about 45 cents over the past month to roughly $4.18 a gallon. But just as consumers are starting to save money every time they fill up, a new federal inflation report delivered the

By |2026-06-25T17:53:17-04:00June 25th, 2026|Featured, News|
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Michigan Sold $258 Million In Marijuana In May. Now Lawmakers Want To Limit New Cannabis Licenses

As lawmakers consider limits on new cannabis licenses, state data suggests oversupply—not weak demand—is driving Michigan's marijuana market turmoil. LANSING — Michigan consumers purchased nearly $258 million worth of recreational marijuana in May, putting the state's cannabis industry on pace for another year of more than $3 billion in sales. Yet despite record-level consumer demand,

By |2026-06-19T12:02:34-04:00June 19th, 2026|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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Cannabis Companies Need Capital. Private Lenders Are Stepping In Where Banks Won’t

Sponsored Content By Genus Credit Services PINCKNEY - Michigan's cannabis industry generated more than $3 billion in sales in 2025 and supports hundreds of dispensaries, cultivators and processors across the state. Ohio's adult-use cannabis market has quickly surpassed $1 billion in sales since recreational marijuana was legalized. Yet despite the size of these markets, many

By |2026-06-17T18:51:59-04:00June 17th, 2026|Featured, Marijuana Business, New Products, New Products / Contracts, News|
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GasBuddy Analyst Warns Michigan Gas Prices Could Stay Elevated Even If Iran Deal Is Reached

Depleted global oil inventories and historically low U.S. emergency reserves could keep pressure on fuel prices for months ANN ARBOR – Michigan drivers may finally be getting some relief at the gas pump, but don't expect prices to return to pre-war levels anytime soon. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said in

By |2026-06-17T14:36:26-04:00June 17th, 2026|Featured, News|
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Aquinas Launches AI, Cybersecurity Majors As Michigan Races To Build Tech Workforce

GRAND RAPIDS – As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, cyberattacks become more sophisticated, and the digital gaming industry continues its explosive growth, colleges across Michigan are rethinking how they prepare students for the jobs of the future. Aquinas College is the latest institution to adapt, announcing three new technology-focused majors that will launch in Fall 2026:

By |2026-06-09T15:03:32-04:00June 9th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense, ESD, Featured|
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