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Should Palisades Nuclear Plant In South Haven Get Restarted?
ANN ARBOR - Should the shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant in South Haven along the shores of Lake Michigan get restarted? Two nuclear energy experts state an emphatic NO. Joining Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on
Astemo To Build Regional Headquarters In Wixom, Hire 150 Engineers
FARMINGTON HILLS - Astemo Americs will invest $95 million to develop a new regional headquarters complex in Wixom, where the company plans to hire 200 new employees, including 150 engineers. This initiative is in response
Lawrence Tech Making Changes To Campus, Degree Programs
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is making a changes to its campus and to some of its graduate degree programs. Christopher Stefani, chief of staff at LTU, joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITech
Breaking News
Exxon CEO Warns Gas Price Shock May Be Just Beginning As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Hits Drivers
DETROIT - Michigan drivers already angry over rising gasoline prices may not have seen the
Trump’s Grip On GOP Tightens After Massie Defeat As Republicans Navigate Falling Poll Numbers
WASHINGTON DC - The political warning signs for Republicans are growing more complicated heading into
Cannabis Industry Faces New Wave Of “Big Tobacco”-Style Litigation Risk
ANN ARBOR - Three of the nation’s largest cannabis operators — Cresco Labs, Green Thumb
AI Boom Could Bring Massive Gas Power Plant To Farmland Outside Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - A controversial proposal to build a major natural gas-fired power plant on
Michigan Gas Prices Surge Toward $5—And a Global Oil Chokepoint Could Make It Worse Fast
ANN ARBOR - Michigan drivers are already feeling skyrocketing fuel prices at the pump—and it
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
$5 Gas Could Slam Michigan—And A $300 Monthly Fill-Up Is Just the Beginning
ANN ARBOR — This is where inflation hits you first—and hardest. What if filling your
Ultraviolet Windows Provide See‑Through Panels To Power Your House
SPAIN - A future where your home’s windows not only let in light but also
Tech Gold Discovered In Wyoming
WYOMING - When former banker Randall Atkins bought a coal mine in Wyoming through his company
Biomass Energy Producer Woodchuck Lands $3.75 Million In Seed Funding
GRAND RAPIDS -Woodchuck announced it has raised $3.75 million in seed funding led by an
19 Million Tons Of White Gold Found In Arkansas
ARKANSAS - After finding a massive $1.5 trillion deposit
Ohio Cities Get First Cannabis Tax Checks — How Columbus, Cleveland Compare to Michigan’s Payouts
COLUMBUS - Ohio cities are finally seeing their first marijuana tax dollars — and the
How States Distribute Cannabis Tax Revenue — And Why Delays Are Common
ANN ARBOR - When voters approve legal cannabis, the promise is usually straightforward: tax the
Ohio Legalized Cannabis Sales Came Quickly – The City Money Didn’t
COLUMBUS - Most people assumed Ohio’s marijuana revenue would work the same way legalization did.
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Push Targets Legislature’s Rewrite Of Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates are renewing their push to put the state’s marijuana laws
Featured News
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: What It Means for Prices, Businesses and Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark 6–3 decision Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff
“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids–based Acrisure plans to eliminate approximately 400 positions, including about 200 in Michigan, as the global insurance
Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading into the November 2026 midterm elections,
Michigan
Why GM Is Partnering With Hyundai On New Vehicle Development And Sourcing
DETROIT - General Motors and Hyundai together make more vehicles than any other single automaker
Exploring Infrastructure Projects? Millions Available From Feds To Support Your Efforts
LANSING —The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center is opening its fourth application window in
What It Costs To Charge Tesla Monthly vs. Buying Gas For Chevy Equinox
DETROIT - Thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV)? It’s the more
Tariffs Rock Auto Industry Driving Up Prices For US Consumers
DETROIT - President Trump said he launched his tariff program to force US and foreign
Why GM Is Partnering With Hyundai On New Vehicle Development And Sourcing
DETROIT - General Motors and Hyundai together make more vehicles than any other single automaker
Exploring Infrastructure Projects? Millions Available From Feds To Support Your Efforts
LANSING —The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center is opening its fourth application window in
What It Costs To Charge Tesla Monthly vs. Buying Gas For Chevy Equinox
DETROIT - Thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV)? It’s the more
Tariffs Rock Auto Industry Driving Up Prices For US Consumers
DETROIT - President Trump said he launched his tariff program to force US and foreign
Ohio Cities Get First Cannabis Tax Checks — How Columbus, Cleveland Compare to Michigan’s Payouts
COLUMBUS - Ohio cities are finally seeing their first marijuana tax dollars — and the
How States Distribute Cannabis Tax Revenue — And Why Delays Are Common
ANN ARBOR - When voters approve legal cannabis, the promise is usually straightforward: tax the
Ohio Legalized Cannabis Sales Came Quickly – The City Money Didn’t
COLUMBUS - Most people assumed Ohio’s marijuana revenue would work the same way legalization did.
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Push Targets Legislature’s Rewrite Of Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates are renewing their push to put the state’s marijuana laws
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
Federal Government Says Marijuana Has Medical Value – Michigan Patients Have Already Moved On
WASHINGTON DC — The federal government spent the opening day of historic marijuana rescheduling hearings
How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Clean Energy
Image credit: Unsplash The global shift to clean energy is a huge effort, and technology
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
Advanced Technologies
If You Want Top CIO Job, You Need To Be Proficient At Artificial Intelligence
ANN ARBOR - If you are looking for a senior level job in Information Technology - such as Chief Information Officer
Study: Artificial Intelligence Chatbots May Be Developing Their Own Survival Drive
DETROIT - AI chatbots may be developing their own "survival drive" by refusing commands to shut themselves down, an AI safety
Washtenaw County Gets $7 Billion Open AI Stargate Center
ANN ARBOR - The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be one of the most advanced AI
IT Harvest’s Cybersecurity Stack Analysis Simplifies Framework Mapping for Security Teams
A new AI-powered feature in the IT Harvest Dashboard enables instant mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST, MITRE, and CIS frameworks—helping
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Delta’s AI Pricing Means Higher Fares For Wealthier Flyers
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines has been using AI to help set the price of some tickets. “A super analyst” working “24
AI’s Ability To Translate Speech Accurately Bring Mankind Closer To Singularity
NEW YORK - In the world of artificial intelligence, the idea of “singularity” looms large. This slippery concept describes the moment
General Motors To Sell EV Batteries For Storage Systems To Power Nevada Microgrid
DETROIT - General Motors signed a “non-binding memorandum of understanding” to deploy new and used electric vehicle batteries for storage systems
U-M Researchers Discover AI Thinks Like Us
ANN ARBOR— Imagine a self-driving car navigating downtown traffic. To avoid a collision, it must judge whether the pedestrian at the
Science Tech
$80 Billion Gold Deposit Discovered, Largest Ever
BEIJING - Geologists have discovered a giant gold deposit with estimated reserves of 1,000 tons and a value exceeding $80 billion. And it’s clear this is a turning point in the geopolitics of precious metals,
Second Greenland Ice Shelf Melting, Leading To Devastating Consequences
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Greenland's second-largest ice shelf, the Petermann, is melting faster than expected — and not for the reason scientists initially thought. What's happening? A new study published in Nature Communications revealed that warm ocean
Youth Spots, Scholarships Still Open For Summer STEM Camps At WCC
ANN ARBOR – There is still time to register for a number of Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) STEM youth camps this summer, and scholarships are available for families living in Ypsilanti zip codes. Week-long camps
26 Unknown Lifeforms Found On Mars
WASHINGTON DC - NASA is at the forefront of exploring the universe, and even they can make some mistakes that can cause disasters and destroy untouched planets. Every space trip has to go through a comprehensive
So What’s Next For The COVID-19 Pandemic?
ANN ARBOR - Our Infectious disease expert Fred Brown attempts to answer that question as states reopen with mixed results. Michigan has been one of the best at controlling spread of the virus, but Gov.
COVID-19 Impact On Virtual Seminars, AirBnB, K-12 School Reopenings
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV July 13, Attorney Enrico Schaefer will discuss COVID-19’s impact on temporary hotel room providers such as AirBnB and the millions of dollars in claims filed by them against the
Pure Michigan Business Connect Matches PPE Needs With Suppliers
ANN ARBOR - Bobby Chasnis, director of the Pure Michigan Business Connect program, and Colin Dillon talks about the Pure Michigan Connect PPE matchmaking efforts, plus announced a new ad campaign called Michigan’s Arsenal of
Researchers Develop Cloth For Face Mask That Could Inactivate COVID-19
DETROIT - Researchers are working to develop cloth that could inactivate or repel coronaviruses—ideally including the one that causes COVID-19—and other pathogens. People can transfer infectious particles to their hands if they touch the front
Drones Will Be Used To Deliver Prescriptions In Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Medicine has announced its plans to begin drone delivery of prescriptions to patients in Washtenaw County in 2024. The delivery service will employ Zipline’s new platform that uses electric drones to
U-Detroit Mercy’s Master’s In Health Services Administration Earns 3-Year Accreditation
DETROIT—The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) Board of Directors approved the initial accreditation of University of Detroit Mercy's Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program for a three-year term. “This
New Cancer-Screening Urine Test Has 99 Percent Accuracy Rate
KOREA - A simple urine test could soon help prevent pancreatic and prostate cancer from progressing through early detection. Researchers from the Surface & Nano Materials Division of the Korea Institute of Materials Science recently
ESD Sets 32nd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference
SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association (MWRA) are hosting the 32nd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference Tuesday, March 14 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison
Drones Will Be Used To Deliver Prescriptions In Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Medicine has announced its plans to begin drone delivery of prescriptions to patients in Washtenaw County in 2024. The delivery service will employ Zipline’s new platform that uses electric drones to
U-Detroit Mercy’s Master’s In Health Services Administration Earns 3-Year Accreditation
DETROIT—The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) Board of Directors approved the initial accreditation of University of Detroit Mercy's Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program for a three-year term. “This
New Cancer-Screening Urine Test Has 99 Percent Accuracy Rate
KOREA - A simple urine test could soon help prevent pancreatic and prostate cancer from progressing through early detection. Researchers from the Surface & Nano Materials Division of the Korea Institute of Materials Science recently
ESD Sets 32nd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference
SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association (MWRA) are hosting the 32nd Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference Tuesday, March 14 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Panasonic Battery Breakthrough Will Supercharge Tesla Performance
DETROIT - The year 2027 is poised to be a big one for electric vehicles.
Japan Mobility Show Update With Paul Eisenstein
TOKYO - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV Producer Mike Brennan from Japan,
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
Autonomous And Connected Vehicle Infrastructure – Where Are We Today?
DETROIT - In spite of the heavy focus during the last several years on connected
What’s The Regulatory Environment For Autonomous Vehicles?
ROYAL OAK - What’s the regulatory environment for Autonomous Vehicles? Audi is rolling out a
Digital and Mobile
World’s Top Ransomware Hacker Identified, Chinese Hack US Infrastructure
ANN ARBOR - Law enforcement in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia today jointly
Cyber Patriot Founder Gets MCWT Education Award
YPSILANTI - Tamara Shoemaker, VP, CyberPatriot, Co-Founder Midwest CISSE Chapter, won the Michigan Council of
Ascension Health Cyber Attack Impact In Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - Ascension Health, the nation's largest chain of Catholic hospitals, said it was responding
ISSA Motor City Meeting May 16 – Cybersecurity From FBI’s Perspective
LIVONIA - FBI Special Agent Benjamin Simon will talk about cybersecurity from the FBI's perspective
AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Capacity At DTW
DETROIT - AT&T announced it has boosted its mobile internet capacity around Detroit Metropolitan Wayne
Global Smartphone Sales Decline For First Time Since 2004
EGHAM, United Kingdom - For the first time since 2004, smartphone sales to consumers declined
MTAM Seeks Volunteers To Serve Mobile Monday Michigan Events
DETROIT – Have you enjoyed attending an MTAM Mobile Monday Michigan event at one of
J.D. Power Study: Unlimited Data Plans Magic Elixir For Wireless Quality, BYOD Not So Much
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Unlimited data plans are the magic elixir for wireless network quality, while
FutureCon Detroit CyberSecurity Conference Feb. 15
TROY - FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training discovering cutting-edge security approaches, managing risk in
Microsoft Office 365 Gets Hacked, Sweden Government Payroll Shut Down By Ransomware
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon returns to provide the latest headlines including how
DoD Awards Detroit Mercy-Led Cybersecurity Consortium $497,080 In Sustainment Funding
DETROIT — University of Detroit Mercy received a $497,080 award from the United States Department of
Report: Two-Thirds Of U.S. Adults Received Notice Personal Data Compromised
NEW YORK - Americans largely understand the risks of using the internet – identity theft,
Aligned Living Campus In Ann Arbor Offers Shared Quarters For Tech Professionals
ANN ARBOR, MI — The latest concept in rental housing for working professionals has opened
New Directions For An Old Robotics Toolbox
QUEENSLAND, Australia - For tens of thousands of students globally, over the last two decades,
Study: Pandemic Increases Streaming Video Usage – No End In Sight
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – As more people stayed at home during 2020 due to the
Digital Media Industry To Hit $292 Billion In 2021, 15 Percent Jump Year-To-Year
DETROIT - Recent years have witnessed a surge in the digital media industry, with Internet
Business and Finance
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,
Applications Open For $100,000 Hatch Detroit Competition
DETROIT – TechTown Detroit and Comerica Bank have announced the return of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, a
Sale Of Intoxicating Hemp Products In Ohio Could Be Restricted
CLEVELAND - Some recent court decisions have left advocates for policies restricting the sale and
Ohio Cannabis Companies Sue Regulators Contending Rules For Ads And Products Violate Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio marijuana companies sued regulators over product and advertising rules, saying they're too
Why Safeguarding Employees Also Safeguards Companies
Organizations often focus on profits, efficiency, and growth. While these priorities are vital, the well-being
Cloud Mining Guide 2025: FY Energy – Safe Way to Earn Daily Bitcoin & Passive Income
Mining bitcoin in 2025 has turned into a fight over severely rising costs, very narrow
Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday Virtual Pitch Session Jan. 30
KALAMAZOO - Join Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday Jan. 30 at 9 am for an online pitch
Startup Application For April 17 DEI UnDemo Day Opened For Underrepresented Founders
ANN ARBOR — Renaissance Venture Capital will host its third Spring DEI UnDemo Day on
MSU Opens Applications For Conquer Accelertor Programs
LANSING - Applications are now open for two MSU Research Foundation Conquer Accelerator programs—one for
Ann Arbor SPARK Gets $3 Million From State To Help Small Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK and its partners received a maximum award of $3
Buy Michigan Now Holiday Gift Guide Now Available
NOVI - If you want to buy Michigan-made products for the Holidays to support Michigan
123NET Partners With Pistons As Network Service Provider
DETROIT - 123NET announced a partnership with the Detroit Pistons, naming 123NET as the Pistons
MCWT Update: Luminescence Gala Nov. 11 MGM Grand Detroit
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is hosting its 2023 Luminescence
Bamboo Detroit To Open Ann Arbor Working Co-Location Space
ANN ARBOR - Amanda Lewan created the Bamboo Detroit co-working space about nearly a decade
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
