Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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 growing uncertainty about their skills and
GVSU Launches Free AI Literacy Course For Community Learners
ALLENDALE – A free, online course from Grand Valley State University will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial
$Billion OpenAI Data Center Clears Major Legal Hurdle In Saline
SALINE - A Washtenaw County judge has rejected an effort by a Saline Township resident to intervene in the legal settlement
“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring
DETROIT - In Michigan’s professional labor market, recruiters say the shift is to Artificial Intelligence is longer theoretical. Gary Erickson, managing
Cannabis News
Ohio Hemp Court Fight Mirrors Growing Pressure On Michigan Hemp Market
COLUMBUS - An Ohio courtroom battle over hemp-derived cannabinoid products is highlighting a much larger
Michigan Caught in $300B Alcohol vs THC Drink War as Congress Fumbles Hemp Ban
WASHINGTGON DC - A fast-growing fight in Washington over hemp-derived THC products is colliding with
Washington’s Cannabis Chaos: Congress Moves to Block Marijuana Reform While Quietly Crushing Hemp Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a matter of days, Congress delivered two moves that perfectly capture
Federal Cannabis “Land Grab” Begins: 60-Day Window Could Reshape Industry—Will Michigan Companies Act in Time?
WASHINGTON DC - A narrow federal window is opening that could reshape the future of
Washington’s Cannabis Chaos: Congress Moves to Block Marijuana Reform While Quietly Crushing Hemp Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a matter of days, Congress delivered two moves that perfectly capture
Federal Cannabis “Land Grab” Begins: 60-Day Window Could Reshape Industry—Will Michigan Companies Act in Time?
WASHINGTON DC - A narrow federal window is opening that could reshape the future of
Medical Marijuana Gets Federal Green Light—Now Recreational Cannabis Faces a High-Stakes June Hearing
WASHINGTON DC — The federal government’s long-awaited shift on marijuana policy is no longer theoretical—it’s
Detroit News: Whitmer Administration Shields Secret Memo On Marijuana Tax
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration, which is using a new tax on marijuana to fund
Breaking News
Michigan Cannabis Prices Stay Near Record Lows As Ohio Cracks Down On Cross-Border Weed
Michigan's mature marijuana market continues to offer some of the cheapest cannabis in the nation,
Big Tech Has Bet $3 Trillion On AI. Michigan Is Betting With It
As technology giants make trillions of dollars in long-term commitments to build artificial intelligence infrastructure,
Michigan Gas Hits $4.25 — Up 36% In A Year, Could $5 Gas Be Next?
Michigan drivers are paying $1.13 a gallon more than a year ago as Middle East
GM Changes Course Again On EVs — What It Means For Michigan Auto Jobs
GM is slowing parts of its electric-vehicle transition while protecting profitable gasoline vehicles and preserving
Michigan CRA Disciplines More Than 20 Cannabis Licensees
Tracking Michigan cannabis regulatory enforcement, compliance trends and disciplinary actions. ANN ARBOR – Michigan's Cannabis
Michigan Supreme Court: Marijuana Odor Alone No Longer Justifies Vehicle Searches. Here’s What It Means For Michigan Drivers
LANSING – Seven years after Michigan voters legalized recreational marijuana, the state's highest court has finally
Michigan Communities Urge Regulators To Approve Consumers Energy Dam Sale, Warning Removal Could Hurt Local Economies
LANSING — As Michigan regulators prepare to decide the future of 13 hydroelectric dams owned
Oracle Data Center Wins Full Tax Break After Township Attorney Warns: ‘You’re Going To Lose’
SALINE TOWNSHIP – Three days after attempting to limit tax incentives for Oracle's proposed AI
Michigan EV Drivers Could Pay Up To $400 More Each Year To Pay For Road-Funding Plan
DETROIT - Thanks to Gov. Whitmer's new road-funding plan, electric vehicle registration will cost an additional
Report: Earth Reached Its First Climate Tipping Point
ATLANTA - The planet just crossed a terrifying milestone, and scientists say it could be
EV Tax Incentives Elimination Force GM To Take $1.6 billion Hit In Next Quarter
DETROIT - General Motors will record a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next
Automakers Race To Roll Out Revolutionary EV Tech — Battery Swapping Stations
VIETNAM - As more and more drivers switch from combustion-based transportation to electric vehicles, EV
Featured News
Michigan Economy Slows While Washtenaw Holds Strong—But Iran War Could Change Everything
ANN ARBOR — Washtenaw County’s economy is expected to outperform much of Michigan over the next three years, with lower unemployment
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Heads to Fast Track—Industry Bleeding Cash as Court Battle Escalates
LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court has hit pause on a high-stakes legal battle over Michigan’s controversial 24% cannabis tax—while ordering
Will Big Tech Lower—or Raise—Michigan Electric Bills? DTE Ties Data Centers to Rate Strategy
DETROIT - Michigan residents worried about rising electric bills are now hearing a new message from DTE Energy: Big Tech may
MI Tech TV
Cybersecurity Vendor Research Is Broken – Richard Stiennon Built a Fix
BIRMINGHAM- For CISOs and CIOs, cybersecurity vendor research has quietly become one of the most expensive inefficiencies inside the enterprise. Security architects lose weeks buried in Google searches. Analysts build sprawling spreadsheets that are outdated
Press Release Marketing in the AI Era: How SmartPress Helps B2B Brands Earn Real Visibility
Press release marketing has changed dramatically in the last few years, and in 2026, it plays a bigger role in visibility and credibility than most businesses realize. Many organizations invest heavily in ads, blog publishing,
Why Tech Sales Feels Harder Than Ever — And What Actually Works Now
DETROIT - Something is broken in tech sales. Most people inside the system feel it. Sales teams are busy, but pipelines aren’t moving. CRMs are full, but revenue growth is flat. Marketing automation keeps firing,
Michigan
Auto Loan And Lease Burdens By Generation: How Rising Vehicle Costs Are Pressuring Household Budgets In 2025
ANN ARBOR — As U.S. auto prices and monthly payments hit historic highs, new data
Attorney General Lawsuit Targets Oil Cartel As EV Manufacturing In Michigan Faces Headwinds And Opportunity
LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a high-stakes federal antitrust lawsuit this week targeting
Michigan Auto Makers Hit The Brakes On EVs As Incentives Fade — Just As Canada Opens The Door To Chinese Imports
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto industry is navigating one of its most complex transitions in decades
Massive AI Data Center Power Deal Advances Amid Local Debate
DETROIT - In a decision that could reshape Michigan’s energy and economic landscape, DTE Energy
Auto Loan And Lease Burdens By Generation: How Rising Vehicle Costs Are Pressuring Household Budgets In 2025
ANN ARBOR — As U.S. auto prices and monthly payments hit historic highs, new data
Attorney General Lawsuit Targets Oil Cartel As EV Manufacturing In Michigan Faces Headwinds And Opportunity
LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a high-stakes federal antitrust lawsuit this week targeting
Michigan Auto Makers Hit The Brakes On EVs As Incentives Fade — Just As Canada Opens The Door To Chinese Imports
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto industry is navigating one of its most complex transitions in decades
Massive AI Data Center Power Deal Advances Amid Local Debate
DETROIT - In a decision that could reshape Michigan’s energy and economic landscape, DTE Energy
Ohio Vape Investigation Raises A Michigan Question: What Exactly Gets Tested?
LANSING - Michigan regulators extensively test cannabis vape concentrates but confirm laboratories don't test heating
Michigan Economy Checkup: Jobs Slip Statewide While West Michigan Manufacturing Holds Strong
ANN ARBOR - Michigan lost 25,000 employed workers in August, its unemployment rate climbed to
Why Are Helicopters Flying Low Over Michigan Power Lines? ITC Explains
NOVI - ITC is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment
Michigan Has 2 Million Pounds Of Cannabis — Why Can’t Growers Sell It Outside The State?
DETROIT - Michigan has a marijuana problem that sounds like it should have an easy
Advanced Technologies
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 communities has crowned its overall winner—signaling
Michigan Power Bills Are Rising—AI and EV Demand May Be Why
DETROIT - Michigan’s logistics and manufacturing backbone is facing a growing threat that’s no longer theoretical: electricity. A surge in power
Lawrence Tech, Michigan State Collaborating On The Front Lines Of High-Speed AI
SOUTHFIELD— Lawrence Technological University has joined a global university team developing autonomous racecars capable of speeds approaching 200 miles per hour
Tesla’s Michigan Battery Pivot Signals EV Slowdown
LANSING — A massive $4.3 billion battery plant in Michigan was supposed to help power the next generation of electric vehicles.
Science Tech
Comet 3I/ATLAS Heading Towards Earth Probably Isn’t Alone
ANN ARBOR - Astronomers say one of the rarest comets ever observed, the mysterious 3I/ATLAS, likely isn’t alone, and that more mysterious interstellar visitors to our solar system could soon be on the way. Such discoveries are
24 Million Obamacare Users To See 75 Percent Rate Increase Due To Republican Legislation
NEW YORK - Obamacare premiums are poised to jump next year, driven by expiring federal subsidies and the highest proposed rate hikes since 2018, setting up a pocketbook shock for millions of marketplace enrollees, unless
GVSU, Fifth Third Foundation Launch Financial LIteracy Tool For Gen Z
ALLENDALE – Grand Valley State University and the Fifth Third Foundation celebrated on September 23 the Michigan launch of REP4ⓇFinLit, a learner-driven financial literacy tool designed by and for college students to help them become
Report: Ohio Hospital Finds Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Cannabis
AKRON ‒ An Akron Children's Hospital doctor says pediatricians should discuss marijuana safety with kids and families during wellness checkups just like they talk about the importance of brushing their teeth and getting enough sleep.
Securatech Offers COVID-19 Monitor That Bars Entry If Visitor Not Wearing Mask Or Has High Temperature
FARMINGTON HILLS - Securatech is offering a high-tech solution for not only cannabis companies, but also any business to comply with COVID-19 healthcare restrictions and prevent those who ignore mask mandates from entering. Securatech President
COVID-19 Health Update: Now 2 Vaccine Candidates
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, our epidemiologist, discusses the two COVID-19 vaccine candidates that have been introduced in the past week. The Moderna Therapeutics candidate may be able to get into mass production faster than
Pfizer Vaccine Could Be Available For High Risk People In January
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, an epidemiologist who works with states, nations and transition teams, evauluates not only the Pfizer vaccine announced earlier in November, but also 170 plus other vaccines in development. He remains
State Of Michigan Offers Free COVID-19 Tracing App
LANSING - The state of Michigan has developed a free exposure notification app to for COVID-19 tracing called MI COVID Alert. The anonymous, no cost and voluntary app, piloted in Ingham County and on the
NCMC, Davenport University Partner To Expand Nursing Education In Northern Michigan
PETOSKEY - North Central Michigan College (NCMC) and Davenport University announced a partnership to expand nursing education in Northern Michigan. Leaders from both institutions formalized the partnership with a signing ceremony January 30 at NCMC
MichBio Team Reflects On 2023
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there were certainly challenges along the way, MichBio said it is proud of the work
Report: Vibrating Molecules Destroy 99 Percent Of Cancer Cells In Lab Tests
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a new way to destroy cancer cells. Stimulating aminocyanine molecules with near-infrared light caused them to vibrate in sync, enough to break apart the membranes of cancer cells. Aminocyanine molecules are already used
West Michigan Climate Action Forum
GRAND RAPIDS - Join the West Michigan Climate Action Forum, a community gathering hosted by GVMC, KERAMIDA, and the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, aimed at shaping the sustainable future of our region. This collaborative event
NCMC, Davenport University Partner To Expand Nursing Education In Northern Michigan
PETOSKEY - North Central Michigan College (NCMC) and Davenport University announced a partnership to expand nursing education in Northern Michigan. Leaders from both institutions formalized the partnership with a signing ceremony January 30 at NCMC
MichBio Team Reflects On 2023
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there were certainly challenges along the way, MichBio said it is proud of the work
Report: Vibrating Molecules Destroy 99 Percent Of Cancer Cells In Lab Tests
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a new way to destroy cancer cells. Stimulating aminocyanine molecules with near-infrared light caused them to vibrate in sync, enough to break apart the membranes of cancer cells. Aminocyanine molecules are already used
West Michigan Climate Action Forum
GRAND RAPIDS - Join the West Michigan Climate Action Forum, a community gathering hosted by GVMC, KERAMIDA, and the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, aimed at shaping the sustainable future of our region. This collaborative event
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan’s Auto Industry Runs on Chinese Tech—And Washington Is Starting to Push Back
ANN ARBOR - From connected cars rolling off Detroit assembly lines to smart devices inside
Rising Gas Prices, NY Auto Show, March Auto Sales Update From Paul Eisenstein
ANN ARBOR - Long-Time auto journalist Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV to update gasoline prices,
New Car Loan Tax Break Has a Catch: Many Michigan Vehicles Won’t Qualify
DETROIT — A new federal tax break aimed at helping Americans afford new cars is
High Torque, Non Rare Earth Motors Made In Michigan
FARMINGTON HILLS - Modal Motors designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems using standard domestic materials.
Toyota Donates $75K To Impact Of Automated Vehicles On Driving Related Jobs
ANN ARBOR - The Toyota Research Institute is contributing $75,000 to the American Center for
LTU Wins Second Consecutive Autonomous Vehicle World Championship
SOUTHFIELD – For the second consecutive year, Lawrence Technological University is the world champion of
Digital and Mobile
Latest Business Cyber Hacks With Richard Stiennon
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joins MITechTV to update all the cybersecurity threats, and
New Cybersecurity Offering From Censys
ANN ARBOR–Cybersecurity services provider Censys announced its latest integration with ServiceNow, the AI platform for
ISSA Motor City/ISC2 Greater Detroit Holiday Event Dec. 12
NOVI - Join the ISSA Motor City/ISC2 Greater Detroit Holiday Event for a discussion on
FBI Warning: How to Avoid Election Fraud Schemes 2024
FBI Warning: How to Avoid Election Fraud Schemes 2024 – As the 2024 election season
Mobility Innovation In The Great Lakes – Alive and Well
DETROIT - Canada-United States Business Association is hosting a Great Lakes Automotive Outlook event Dec.
PlanetM Gets New Mobility Testing Partner In Upper Peninsula
LANSING—PlanetM, the state of Michigan’s future mobility and electrification clearinghouse, is adding the Great Lakes
Detroit Aerotropolis Seeks To Expand Development Around Metro, Willow Run Airports
DETROIT - The Detroit Region Aerotropolis is a four-community, two-county, public-private economic development partnership driving
Paratransit Shuttle Deployed To Transport Detroit Senior Citizens To Hospital
DETROIT - In a Detroit first, a self-driving, accessible, paratransit shuttle is being deployed to
CrowdStrike Network Breakdown Analyzed by Dan Lohrmann From Presidio
EAST LANSING - On July 19, 2024, a CrowdStrike software update unleashed mayhem on computer
DEF_CON Political Fundraiser 2024 Backing Kamala Harris
LAS VEGAS — At the largest hacker conference in the world this week, DEFCON 2024,
Volunteer Hckers Combine To Protect American Water Systems, Schools
LAS VEGAS — DEF CON, the world’s largest hacker conference, is trying to put its
Tamara Shoemaker Now President Of Women In Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program a decade ago, is
Winners in Michigan’s Online Gambling Launch
DETROIT - Michigan has had an interesting recent history surrounding online gambling. You only have
Detroit Internet Exchange Gets Nonprofit Designation
SOUTHFIELD—After several years of effort, officials at the Detroit Internet Exchange (DET-iX) said the organization
Detroit Internet Exchange Receives Non-Profit Designation
SOUTHFIELD - After several years of planning, the Detroit Internet Exchange has been granted tax-exempt
West Michigan Economy Continues To Expand Amidst Pandemic Logistical Issues
GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan's industrial economy continues to expand, although the pace has moderated,
Business and Finance
Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026 Pitch Competition Deadline Extended to March 6
LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize
New Coworking Hub Opens at Michigan Central Station
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz,
How Technology Is Changing the Way We Manage Money
Not that long ago, managing money meant going into a bank, speaking to someone in
MCWT Celebrates International Women’s Month In March With Events
ANN ARBOR - March is International Women’s Month and the Michigan Council of Women in
Organizers Move to Overturn Ohio’s Marijuana Law as SB 56 Raises Red Flags for Dispensaries and Consumers
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates have launched a statewide campaign to overturn Senate Bill 56
Weak Dollar Reshapes Michigan’s Business Landscape Heading Into 2026
ANN ARBOR — The U.S. dollar’s steep decline in 2025—its worst annual performance in nearly
Most Important Business Objectives to Focus On
If you are running a business without any clear objectives, you will not have any
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Targets New Marijuana Rollbacks
COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio cannabis referendum is emerging as a direct response to new
National Small Business Pitch Competition Launched by SCORE
WASHINGTON – Small business owners across America will compete this summer for $175,000 in prize
Renaissance Venture Capital Names Christina Drake and Kimberly Reno as Partners
ANN ARBOR - Renaissance Venture Capital, a fund of funds supporting the growth of venture
Small Business Uncertainty Spikes In Latest NFIB Poll
LANSING – At first glance, not much has changed in the latest monthly poll of
June Features New Enterprise Forum Panel, I Corps Hub Innovator Advisor Breakfast
ANN ARBOR - In the last two weeks of June, two entrepreneurial events are taking
Michigan Defense Expo April 8-10 In Warren
WARREN – The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter announced the 16th Annual Michigan Defense
Cooper Creative Provides Marketing Services For Business
GRAND HAVEN - In a candid and insightful conversation, we sit down with Jamie Cooper,
Associated Builders And Contractors To Host Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser To Benefit Make-A-Wish
MIDLAND - Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter is proud to host the 38th
Former Tesla, Lucid Executives Create EV Sports Car
LONDON - A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing
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
