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DETROIT - For Michigan seniors, the Social Security warning is no longer some distant Washington problem. It’s personal. And it’s getting close. Federal projections show the Social Security trust fund is on track to run short by 2033, triggering automatic benefit cuts if Congress fails to act. At that point, the system will only be
ANN ARBOR - A sweeping federal voting proposal backed by President Donald Trump is setting off alarm bells in Michigan—not just over election security, but over whether the policy could unintentionally reshape the state’s political future. The legislation, known as the SAVE America Act, would require Americans to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship—such as
Special Report MITechNews Special Report: The Future of Employee Benefits Small businesses across Michigan are struggling with rising healthcare costs, employee turnover and growing pressure to offer better workplace benefits. In this special MITechNews series, we examine how employers are responding to these challenges — and the new strategies some companies are exploring to support
ANN ARBOR – Crude oil prices nearing $100 per barrel are pushing up gas prices, grocery costs, and household expenses across Michigan and the United States. While most consumers notice the impact first at the gas pump, economists say the real effect of higher oil prices spreads far beyond gasoline. From groceries to airline tickets
ANN ARBOR - As legal cannabis sales surge nationwide, thousands of provisioning centers this month now face payment challenges. Across the United States, cannabis retailers are reporting disruptions to debit-style payment platforms long used to help cannabis businesses reduce reliance on cash. The shutdowns are the result of an undo interference on the part of
KALAMAZOO - A suspected Iranian cyberattack targeting Kalamazoo-based medical technology giant Stryker is raising alarms among cybersecurity experts who say global conflict is increasingly spilling into corporate computer networks. Stryker, one of Michigan’s largest healthcare companies, generates more than $25 billion in annual sales and employs roughly 56,000 people worldwide, producing orthopedic implants, surgical equipment,
ANN ARBOR - AI power demand Michigan is rising rapidly as artificial intelligence and data center growth increase electricity needs. As a result, Michigan’s energy grid and future power planning face growing pressure to keep up. Artificial intelligence and data center expansion are driving a surge in electricity demand nationwide, raising questions about whether Michigan’s
New Grand Valley State University survey shows improving manufacturing activity in West Michigan as economists warn global tensions could quickly reshape the outlook. GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan’s manufacturing economy may be showing early signs of stabilization after several months of uncertainty, according to new data from Grand Valley State University, but economists say global risks
LANSING -Michigan cannabis sales are falling sharply as a new 24% tax begins to impact the industry. Michigan cannabis sales recently dropped toward a two-year low, signaling growing pressure on a market once valued at over $3 billion. As new taxes, oversupply and pricing challenges converge, the industry now faces increasing uncertainty. Michigan’s legal cannabis
ANN ARBOR - Michigan is emerging as a potential hub for the next wave of artificial intelligence data centers, but the rapid growth of these massive computing facilities is raising a new question for policymakers and utilities: Who will pay for the electricity? Large cloud and AI data centers require enormous amounts of power —
