Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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,
Michigan Needs 45,000 Skilled Trades Workers A Year. Can It Build Its AI Future Without Them?
State projects tens of thousands of skilled trades openings as data centers, power projects and manufacturing expansions compete for workers LANSING
As Saline Data Center Breaks Ground, Michigan Lawmakers Seek To Slow The Next Wave Of AI Projects
SALINE - Construction is moving forward on one of Michigan's most controversial technology projects even as lawmakers in Lansing push for
Why Nearby States Can’t Always Rescue Michigan During A Major Power Emergency
LANSING - The debate over artificial intelligence data centers in Michigan has largely focused on land use, water consumption and local
Cannabis News
DEA Accused Of One-Sided Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
NORML says agency misapplied federal law by excluding all supporters of cannabis reform from June
Cannabis Financing Available At Genus Credit Services
PICKNEY - Profitable cannabis companies in Michigan and Ohio that need financing to pay for
DEA Invites Only Marijuana Opponents To June 29 Rescheduling Hearing
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration has invited only opponents of marijuana reform to
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
DEA Accused Of One-Sided Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
NORML says agency misapplied federal law by excluding all supporters of cannabis reform from June
Cannabis Financing Available At Genus Credit Services
PICKNEY - Profitable cannabis companies in Michigan and Ohio that need financing to pay for
DEA Invites Only Marijuana Opponents To June 29 Rescheduling Hearing
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration has invited only opponents of marijuana reform to
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
iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask
ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp
Michael Thue To Demonstrate Plant Cloning On IHemp Hour Thursday May 21
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark your calendars for noon Thursday as iHemp Michigan broadcasts live from
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
iHemp Hour 4: Hemp Crop Insurance, Damage Mitigation
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of the iHemp Hour, we interview experts on Hemp
Breaking News
42 Days From Election, Michigan Democrats Lead—But Senate, Attorney General Remain Tossups
Quick summary: With six weeks remaining before Michigan’s Nov. 3 election, Democrats lead the races
Michigan’s $60 Marijuana Is Pulling Buyers From Ohio, Indiana And Illinois
ANN ARBOR - New Buffalo and Monroe generated nearly $125 million in estimated cannabis sales
Iran War Helps Drive Michigan Diesel To Record High, Threatening Farms And Food Prices
Michigan diesel prices have reached a record $6.81 per gallon—84% higher than a year ago—as
From U-M Lab To $1.4 Billion: Is May Mobility Michigan’s Tech Investment Payoff?
U-M autonomous-driving research helped create an Ann Arbor AI company now potentially worth $1.4 billion.
Michigan Is America’s No. 6 State For Business — So Where Are The Jobs And People?
Michigan ranks No. 6 among America’s best states for business, yet it ranks only No.
Michigan Announces 1,677 Layoffs As EV Slump, Fuel Prices And Bank Merger Take Toll
Michigan employers announced 1,677 layoffs during the second quarter of 2026 as the EV slowdown,
Cannabis Has An Employee Turnover Problem — Could Better Benefits Keep Budtenders From Leaving?
U.S. cannabis retailers face a staggering 54.6% budtender turnover rate, with nearly one in four
Trump Pushes Hemp Ban Past Midterms — Can A Lame-Duck Congress Save Michigan CBD?
Michigan hemp businesses have been given another month before sweeping new federal restrictions threaten many
Ford–SK End $11.4B Battery Venture As EV Sales Slow And Policy Shifts Reshape The Market
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one
Another Hyperscale Data Center Proposed in Van Buren Township, Raising Local Concerns Over Power and Land Use
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged
Aircela Unveils Machine That Turns Air Into Carbon-Neutral Gasoline, Challenging EV-Only Future
NEW YORK - A new startup just revealed a compact machine that turns air into
$1.5 Trillion In White Gold Found In Ancient Volcano On Nevada-Oregon Border
NEVADA - Buried beneath an ancient volcanic crater on the Nevada Oregon border sits an
Featured News
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 —
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
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 –
MI Tech TV
AI Is Flooding Cybersecurity With New Threats—And Michigan Businesses May Not Be Ready
From auto suppliers to hospitals, a new wave of AI-driven vulnerabilities could overwhelm defenses—experts warn BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity is entering a phase few businesses are prepared for—and the consequences could hit Michigan’s economy hard. In
Inside the Final ‘Rise & Rebuild’ Cohort: What Michigan Entrepreneurs Learned Before Federal Funding Ran Out
ANN ARBOR - A federally backed small business recovery program in Washtenaw County has wrapped up after funding ran out—but not before offering a final group of entrepreneurs a clear look at what it takes
Michigan 4/20: Inside MedsCafe’s Surge in Demand—And the Margin Squeeze Behind It
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis retailers are seeing a surge in traffic for the industry’s biggest holiday—but beneath the surface, the economics tell a more complicated story. In an interview with MedsCafe CEO Josh Covert,
Michigan
1 In 5 Companies Are Killing Entry-Level Hiring Because Of AI — Michigan College Graduates May Feel It First
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence may be quietly eliminating the first rung on the career
Survey: 70 Percent Of Workers Question Their Career Path As AI Changes Hiring
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence who gets hired as workers face
Channel Partner Ecosystems Reshape Tech Sales: Rick Beckers
Channel Sales Pro highlights how partner ecosystems are reshaping modern tech sales strategies. As businesses
WCC Spring Career And Internship FairMarch 25
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair
1 In 5 Companies Are Killing Entry-Level Hiring Because Of AI — Michigan College Graduates May Feel It First
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence may be quietly eliminating the first rung on the career
Survey: 70 Percent Of Workers Question Their Career Path As AI Changes Hiring
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence who gets hired as workers face
Channel Partner Ecosystems Reshape Tech Sales: Rick Beckers
Channel Sales Pro highlights how partner ecosystems are reshaping modern tech sales strategies. As businesses
WCC Spring Career And Internship FairMarch 25
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair
Teenagers Around The World Are Racing A Fall Deadline For The Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Every year, thousands of teenagers spend their summer trying to do something genuinely difficult: explain
Detroit’s Big Three EV Sales Plunge — Michigan Jobs, Billions In Investments Face Uncertainty
DETROIT — Thousands of Michigan manufacturing jobs and billions of dollars in automotive investments face
Trump Threatens 50% Canada Auto Tariffs Jan. 1 — LTU Expert Warns Michigan Could Pay The Price
DETROIT — President Donald Trump has threatened to double U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks
IRS Targets Marijuana Tax Rules As Michigan, Ohio Cannabis Businesses Await Potential 280E Relief
ANN ARBOR - Michigan and Ohio adult-use cannabis businesses could potentially keep hundreds of thousands
Advanced Technologies
Michigan Drivers Already Tracked By Hundreds Of Police Cameras. AI May Soon Know More Than Just Your License Plate
Concerned about Big Brother? Michigan lawmakers are moving to put guardrails on a growing surveillance network before artificial intelligence makes it
AI Could Reshape 2.8 Million Michigan Jobs.
LANSING – Artificial intelligence could transform nearly 2.8 million Michigan jobs over the next decade, according to Michigan's AI workforce strategy.
Centrepolis Offers Grants, Manufacturing Support, And Growth Programs For Michigan Companies
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan manufacturers, product developers, and technology startups have multiple opportunities this summer to access funding, engineering support, and business
Michigan Is Betting Its Future On AI. Washington Is Starting To Have Second Thoughts
LANSING - For years, Michigan leaders have searched for the next economic engine that can help the state remain competitive in
Science Tech
NASA To Hold Urgent Briefing Nov. 19 On 3I/Atlas Interstellar Object
WASHINGTON DC - Nasa has called an urgent briefing Nov. 19 to share a series of updates on the mysterious "interstellar object". The event will take place at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,
Want To See 3I/ATLAS For Yourself? Virtual Telescope Project Online Nov. 19
WASHINGTON DC - Tune in on Nov. 19 to witness detailed telescopic views of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it races headlong away from the sun on an escape trajectory from our solar system, courtesy of a
Want To Live Forever? Elon Musk Might Make It Happen He Says
NEW YORK - It might sound like something out of a sci-fi flick, but Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk didn't flinch when asked whether Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, could one day house a human mind. At
China, U.S. Target Moon In Race For Trillion Dollar Energy Source
Space tensions are on the rise as China and the U.S. compete for natural resources located beyond Earth. Both China and the U.S. are scrambling to gain control of a vast helium-3 deposit. Now that the
State Projecting July-August Vaccination Start For ‘Everyone Else’ Category
LANSING - If you’re not a senior, a frontline essential worker or someone with a health issue, you may not get a COVID vaccine until July or August at the earliest, according to the state’s
Vaccine Optimism Boosts 4Q20 Citizens Business Conditions Index In Michigan
DETROIT – The national Citizens Business Conditions Index posted a second consecutive quarter of gains as optimism fueled by COVID-19 vaccine announcements and increased election certainty began to outweigh concerns about spiking pandemic cases. The national
Small Business Development Center Expands Services to Aid COVID-19 Recovery
LANSING — The Michigan Small Business Development Center has expanded its no-cost services to reflect the needs of small businesses continuing to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses in all 83 counties in
What Industry Is Listed As Having The 3rd Most COVID Outbreaks?
LANSING - Behind nursing homes and K-12 schools, which industry is next on the list when it comes to reported COVID-19 outbreaks? It's the combined manufacturing-construction category, with 443 outbreaks from May 29 to Jan.
Medical Devices Maker Stryker To Acquire Artelon
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Artelon Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based privately held maker of soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine procedures. Stryker officials
New Drug To Cure Sleep Apnea End CPAP Machines
NEW YORK - A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million Americans to manage their sleep apnea. Roughly 39 million Americans, including President Biden,
Personalised Cancer Cure Gets Clinical Trials
LONDON - Thousands of NHS patients will be given access to groundbreaking cancer vaccines, health leaders have said, as a 55-year-old man became the first in England to receive the treatment for bowel cancer in a “landmark moment”. Thirty hospitals have so far signed
Not Just RFK Jr. Infected With Deadly Worm, More Than 1.5B People Are Too
NEW YORK - It was revealed this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once told by doctors that his severe memory loss and mental fog was caused by "a worm that
Medical Devices Maker Stryker To Acquire Artelon
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Artelon Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based privately held maker of soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine procedures. Stryker officials
New Drug To Cure Sleep Apnea End CPAP Machines
NEW YORK - A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million Americans to manage their sleep apnea. Roughly 39 million Americans, including President Biden,
Personalised Cancer Cure Gets Clinical Trials
LONDON - Thousands of NHS patients will be given access to groundbreaking cancer vaccines, health leaders have said, as a 55-year-old man became the first in England to receive the treatment for bowel cancer in a “landmark moment”. Thirty hospitals have so far signed
Not Just RFK Jr. Infected With Deadly Worm, More Than 1.5B People Are Too
NEW YORK - It was revealed this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once told by doctors that his severe memory loss and mental fog was caused by "a worm that
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
What Trump’s Decision To Rewrite North American Trade Deal Means For Michigan Consumers
ANN ARBOR — President Donald Trump's decision to reopen the North American trade agreement with
Michigan’s Auto Future: EV Comeback, Hybrid Growth And The China Challenge
DETROIT — Veteran automotive journalist Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV to break down some of
China’s Hydrogen Aviation Breakthrough Could Ripple Into Michigan’s Mobility Economy
DETROIT - China’s successful liquid hydrogen aircraft test is more than an aerospace milestone. For
Your Next Oil Change Could Soon Cost $120 As Iran Crisis Threatens Broader U.S. Economy
ANN ARBOR - Americans may soon feel the economic impact of the escalating Iran conflict
Employer Demand For Lightweighting-Related Skills In Michigan Up 18 Percent In Q2
DETROIT – Employer demand for lightweighting-related skills in Michigan increased by 18 percent between the
Auto Supplier To Open Tech Hub In Grand Haven
GRAND HAVEN - West Michigan automotive supplier GHSP Inc, a division of Grand Haven-based JSJ Corp,is planning to
Digital and Mobile
123NET And Peninsula Fiber Network Complete Major Fiber Installation
SOUTHFIELD- 123NET and Peninsula Fiber Network LLC announced completion of construction on an approximate 130-mile
U-Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity Program Recognized As Center For Excellence By NSA
DETROIT—The cost of cybercrime is expected to reach epic proportions in 2025 to the tune
Cybersecurity Pro Dan Lohrmann Updates Threats From DeepSeek, DC Federal Employee Firings
ANN ARBOR - Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at
The Rise of Responsible Gambling Features in the Online Poker Industry
Over the past few years, the online poker industry in the United States has experienced
New Mobility Deployments and Thoughts on Infrastructure
DETROIT - I am excited to talk about a new round of real-world mobility deployments
J.D. Power: Larger Businesses See Improved Wireless Service, Performance
TROY—Satisfaction among large enterprise and medium business wireless customers has reached all-time highs, according to
UM, MSU, Wayne State Lead Nation In Graduating Mobility Professionals
LANSING – Michigan’s three major research universities are leading the nation in preparing students who
Study: Ride Sharing Experience Consists Of 13 Steps, Before, During And After Ride
NOVI – Yanfeng, a global automotive supplier, recently released proprietary research conducted by its global
US Telecom Companies, Dozens Of Nations Had Phones, Texts Hacked By China
WASHINGTON – A top White House official said at least eight U.S. telecom companies and
Michigan Cyber Patriot Seeks Donations To Fund Awards And Summer Camps
DEARBORN - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program teaches grade school students and senior citizens how
Executive Search Partners C-Level Job Openings Update
ANN ARBOR - Executive Search Partners specializes in placing Chief Information Officers and Chief Information
FBI Seizes Websites North Koreans Used To Impersonate American Companies
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI has seized multiple websites that North Korean operatives used to impersonate
Industry 4.0 Campaign Launched To Support West Michigan Manufacturers
ZEELAND - Lakeshore Advantage, with support from partners at The Right Place, Greater Muskegon Economic
New Research Predicts AR Spending to Surpass $48.6 Billion By 2025
WINNIPEG, Canada – According to a new study, Augmented Reality is expected to grow 18-fold
Northeastern Michigan To Get Fiber Broadband With Help Of Merit Network
ALPENA - Gigabit speed internet service will soon be available in Northeastern Michigan from Presque
Black Friday Shopping Might Be Too Late Thanks To Shipping Delays
SAN FRANCISCO - The school year just started, Halloween is coming and Thanksgiving plans are
Business and Finance
Convenient Ways to Increase Sales when Running a Business
If you feel as though you’re not quite reaching your sales potential as a small
The Forgotten Areas Of A Construction Business That Make You Lose Money
Source: Unsplash (CC0 License) Do you run a construction business? If so, you may question
Convenient Ways to Increase Sales when Running a Business
If you feel as though you’re not quite reaching your sales potential as a small
What Is B-ALL and Why Is It Starting to Show Up in Tech Conversations?
There’s nothing quite as soul-destroying as receiving news that you or a loved one has
Security At Speed: Protecting Instant Transactions From Algorithmic Fraud
Instant financial settlement has become the defining operational requirement of digital finance in 2026. From
Crypto, Gold, and Silver Are Falling Together — and Michigan’s Manufacturing Economy Helps Explain Why
ANN ARBOR - Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, gold, and silver are all declining at the same time
Why Using Data Leads to Better Financial Decisions For Businesses
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Technology is starting to shape how businesses make their
Tools and Suppliers That Support Small Operations
Image by Freepik Small operations, whether they are repair shops, service businesses, light manufacturing outfits,
New Director Appointed To Lead BlueWater Angels Investment Group
MIDLAND– BlueWater Angels, a network of individuals and organizations from the Great Lakes Bay and
Legislature Approves $60 Million Michigan Innovation Fund to Support Tech Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win on December 20 when the
Applications Open For New Cohort At Tech Ecosystem Incubator
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem
Legislature Gives Entrepreneurs $66 Million For Michigan Innovation Fund
Michigan’s startup community received a significant Xmas Gift on December 20. The Michigan Senate approved
Survey: TV Tops How Voters Get Opinion-Shaping News, Traditional Media Last
FARMINGTON HILLS — In an age of information overload and eroding trust in traditional media
Huge High Grade Silver And Gold Deposit Discovered
COLUMBIA - Outcrop Silver & Gold has reported a new high grade shoot at the Morena
Washtenaw Community College Launches New Trade Training Programs, Freezes Tuition For Fall
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five
US Army To Equip Soldiers With Danish Wearable Counter-Drone Systems
WASHINGTON DC - On 3rd of July, the US Army expanded modular drone defense as
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
