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Flight From Hemp Continues In U.S., Harvest Expected To Fall By Half
DENVER - The 2022 hemp harvest in the U.S. is expected to shrink by nearly
Cannabis And Hallucinogen Use New Normal Among Young Adults
ANN ARBOR - Marijuana and hallucinogen use in the past year reported by young adults
Cannabis Tourism Project, Sparx & Recreation, Launched
ANN ARBOR - Charlie Strackbein, famous for promoting the Monroe Street Fair every April on
Michigan Cannabis Tourism – Monthly Digital Magazine To Launch
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report and Four20 Post LIVE are partnering with Charlie Strackbein
Michigan Cannabis Tourism – Monthly Digital Magazine To Launch
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report and Four20 Post LIVE are partnering with Charlie Strackbein
NORML Director Issues Statement Regarding President’s Plan to Pardon Those With Low-Level Marijuana Convictions
WASHINGTON DC - In response to President Biden’s recently announced actions with regard to federal marijuana policy, NORML’s
Biden To Pardon All Federal Offenses Of Simple Marijuana Possession
WASHINGTON DC - President Biden will pardon everyone in the U.S. who has been convicted of simple
Some Municipalities Inadvertently Supporting Cannabis Black Market
SEATTLE - Some states’ cannabis legalization laws inadvertently allow local municipalities to establish specific regulations
Breaking News
CRA Adds Sherri Overfield to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Exclusion List
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has permanently excluded Sherri Overfield from being employed by
Ohio Now Allows Cannabis Pre-Rolls To Be Sold At Dispensaries
AKRON, Ohio - More than a year into adult-use marijuana sales in Ohio, consumers now
Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants
NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give
New Opportunities To Help Nonprofits And Public Institutions Unlock Clean Energy Tax Credits
LANSING - Two new opportunities will support nonprofits, public institutions, and other tax-exempt entities in
Report: Trump’s Tariffs Will Increase Vehicle Prices From $4,000 To $10,000
LANSING - The US government, just hours before the asserted midnight effective date, released notices
EV Battery Maker Closing 2 Michigan Factories Won’t Have To Return $900,000 Strategic Fund Investment
LANSING - A Michigan electric vehicle battery manufacturer will not face financial penalties for moving
Here’s What Ohio Cannabis Restrictions Could Mean To Consumers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are
Ohio Senate Republicans Pass Bill Making Big Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Senate passed a GOP-led proposal by a 21-9 vote Wednesday
NOAA Report: CO2 Levels Comparable To 4 Million Years Ago
WASHINGTON DC - Concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in May were 50 percent
Historical Emissions Triggered Climate Change. What We Do Today Will Make Or Break It
NEW YORK - Humans' historical greenhouse gas emissions have caused the climate crisis the world
Heat Pump Market To More Than Double To $13 Billion In Cold Climates By 2031
DETROIT - Contrary to popular belief, air-source heat pumps can work very well in cold
Experience Makes Solar And Wind Less Expensive, More Viable Electricity Option
DETROIT - As solar and wind energy ramps up in the United States, the industries
Featured News
Coffee Waste Can Be Turned Into Domestic And Industrial Fuel. Really.
With most individuals and organizations slowly waking up to the reality of the environment, the search for green energy has never
China’s BYD EV Expertise Worries US Automakers
DETROIT - The specter of Chinese automakers flooding the U.S. market with less expensive but increasingly impressive electric vehicles might be
Meteorologists Face Death Threats After Trump-Inspired Hurricane Conspiracies Surge
LONDON - Meteorologists tracking the advance of Hurricane Milton have been targeted by a deluge of conspiracy theories that they were controlling
MI Tech TV
LTU President Tarek Sobh Announces New College Of Health Sciences
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh joins MITech TV to announce the formation of a fifth college within the university—the College of Health Sciences. Dr. Sobh said the decision reflects the university’s addition
MCWT President Jill Mariarano Outlines 2023 Goals
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all things Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Joining her is new MCWT President Jill Maiarano who outlines some of her goals for MCWT in 2023.. Details
Teaching Cybersecurity: Handbook for Teaching the Cybersecurity In A Conventional Classroom
ANN ARBOR - Teaching Cybersecurity: Handbook for Teaching the Cybersecurity in a Conventional Classroom is Tamara Shoemaker's new book on Amazon. Her co-authors are her husband Daniel Shoemaker and Ken Sigler. Shoemaker co-founded Cyber Patriots, a
Michigan
SBAM Survey: Higher Costs, Supply Shortages Hurting Michigan’s Small Businesses
LANSING – Continually rising costs and supply shortages are the main challenges impeding Michigan small
Kodak Says It Will Use Film Manufacturing Machines To Make EV Batteries
DETROIT - Kodak has announced that it is repurposing some of the expensive, high-tech machines
Michigan Has The 12th Highest Union Participation Rate In The U.S.
DETROIT - The U.S. economy today in some ways offers the most favorable conditions workers
Steelcase, Gates, Meridian Foundations Invest In The Future Of Education At GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS – Three foundations committed to innovation in education are investing in REP4, a
SBAM Survey: Higher Costs, Supply Shortages Hurting Michigan’s Small Businesses
LANSING – Continually rising costs and supply shortages are the main challenges impeding Michigan small
Kodak Says It Will Use Film Manufacturing Machines To Make EV Batteries
DETROIT - Kodak has announced that it is repurposing some of the expensive, high-tech machines
Michigan Has The 12th Highest Union Participation Rate In The U.S.
DETROIT - The U.S. economy today in some ways offers the most favorable conditions workers
Steelcase, Gates, Meridian Foundations Invest In The Future Of Education At GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS – Three foundations committed to innovation in education are investing in REP4, a
AI Startup Wins $1M Grand Prize as Michigan Competition Highlights State’s Innovation Shift
LANSING - A statewide startup competition that drew 375 applications from more than 100 Michigan
Ohio Hemp Ban Blocked as Judge Calls Law ‘Discriminatory’—Cannabis Industry Clash Heads to Court
COLUMBUS - An Ohio judge has temporarily halted enforcement of the state’s new ban on
Europe’s New Border Rules Could Disrupt Michigan Business Travel
DETROIT - For Michigan’s auto industry, travel to Europe isn’t optional — it’s operational. Executives,
America’s Retirement System Faces a Hidden Risk: The Workers Paying In—but Never Cashing Out
ANN ARBOR - For decades, America’s retirement system has depended on a simple equation: workers
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence Just Flew an F-16 For 17 Hours
CALIFORNIA - An AI agent recently flew Lockheed Martin’s VISTA X-62A for more than 17 hours at the U.S. Air Force Test
Shield AI, Boeing Partner To Bring AI, Autonomous Capabilities To Warfighters
WASHINGTON — Defense technology startup Shield AI and contracting giant Boeing announced a new partnership today to investigate how to speed
Automation Alley Joins $1 Million Seed Round To Invest In SaaS Startup Ulendo
TROY – Automation Alley announced Tuesday it has made an investment in Ulendo, a software services company focused on delivering advanced
Jekta Aviation Debuts Electric Vertical Takeoff And Landing Aircraft
PEARLAND, TX- Most of the zero-emission aircraft concepts we’ve seen thus far have been largely restricted to electric vertical takeoff and
Science Tech
Plant-Based Biodegradable Packaging Can Replace Plastics
BOSTON - A team of scientists has developed a biodegradable and antimicrobial food packaging solution that could finally put an end to the need for plastic-made food packaging items. What’s more surprising is that this
Lithium-Sulfur Batteries May Revolutionize The Energy Storage Industry
DETROIT - Lithium-sulfur batteries have been touted as the ultimate in energy storage however a technical complication has been holding back their widespread adoption until now. A new accidental discovery may finally unlock their full potential
China Successfully Tests Technology That Can Transfer Solar Energy To Earth From Space
BEIJING, China - China has announced plans to bring forward the development of a ‘solar power plant’ capable of beaming energy to Earth from outer space. The ambitious project, developed by researchers at Xidian University in
MI-HQ Acquires EMU Building For Innovation Shared Workspace For STEM Companies
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Innovation Headquarters —an innovative life science and technology workspaces—has entered a purchase agreement for Eastern Michigan University’s former College of Business headquarters, the Gary Owens Building, in downtown Ypsilanti. The building
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role
ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet,
May Mobility Safety Testing Autonomous Vehicle At U-M’s Mcity R&D Facility
ANN ARBOR—Testing of a new autonomous shuttle is underway at the University of Michigan’s Mcity
Stellantis Announces Four Electrified Pickups For North America Including A Hydrogen-Powered Model
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis is looking to grow its commercial vehicle business thanks to a
Future Of $3.5 Billion Marshall Battery Plant Uncertain After Ford Pauses Project Amid UAW Strike
MARSHALL - In February 2023, Ford announced an ambitious project: a $3.5 billion factory on
Digital and Mobile
MPSC Report: Number Of Cable Operators, Subscribers Continued To Decline In 2020
LANSING - The number of video and cable television operators in Michigan declined by one
Michigan Cyber Patriot Program Seeks Industry Help
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, director of the Michigan Cyber Patriot program, said she needs
Michigan Launches Free App To Protect Mobile Devices From Cyber Threats
LANSING - The state of Michigan is now providing residents access to a free mobile
Michigan CyberPatriot Program Needs Industry Support To Survive
DETROIT - CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force
Duo Security, CyberArk Expand Cybersecurity Packages
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security’s flagship zero-trust product – Duo Beyond – now integrates with
CNET Details How Russian Hackers Infiltrated The DNC Computers
WASHINGTON DC - In the months leading up to the 2016 US presidential election, Russian
Congress Upset Not Told Immediately About Spectre, Meltdown Vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON DC - The US government wishes it had gotten the memo on Spectre and
Researchers Find Stolen Military Drone Secrets For Sale On Dark Web
WASHINGTON DC - Researchers from Recorded Future, a threat intelligence company, say they found a cache
Business and Finance
The 3 Things That Make A Good Business In 2024
A modern business has a modern focus; it’s not just about what you offer as
Events Galore For Women And Girls From Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock provides her monthly updates on all the programs on Michigan
Get Peace Of Mind When Traveling For Business
When you’re an entrepreneur a lot of your time is spent thinking about logistics, business
U-M’s Innovation Partnerships Awarded $5M To Establish Statewide Venture Fund
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan's Innovation Partnerships has received $5 million from the Michigan Economic
MCWT, Diva Tech Talk Updates Provided By Kathleen Norton-Schock
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock joins Matt and Mike for her monthly update on the
How To Pitch An Angel Investor: Mi Padrino CEO Interview
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, portfolio manager at Invest Detroit Ventures, talks about her panel
Panel Discussion: The New Business Of Cannabis, Hemp, CBD In Michigan
DETROIT - The legalization of recreational marijuana by Michigan voters last November created a huge
IoT Tech Connect Panel: How To Pitch An Angel Investor
ROYAL OAK - If you are an entrepreneur, how do you pitch an Angel Investor?
Cybernoor CEO Updates Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud – What You Need To Know
ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari joins M2 TechCast once again to update key
Plex Systems Hires Hehl As Chief Sales Officer
TROY - Fred Hehl has been hired as chief sales officer for Plex Systems, which
BullsEye Telecom Offers VirtualTech Network Diagnostic Tool
SOUTHFIELD - BullsEye Telecom is offering a comprehensive diagnostic testing product that analyzes network issues
ManagedWay Offers 100 Gbp Fiber Optic Service Direct To Customers
TROY - ManagedWay is offering 100 Gbp fiber optic service direct to its customers. One
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
