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Michigan Expands Mobility Innovation Push With $100K Prototype Grants
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan is expanding its push to become a national hub for next-generation mobility and advanced manufacturing with the launch of the 2026 Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program. Led by the
Cyberattacks Hit Automakers, Retailers, Developers And Open-Source Platforms As Threat Landscape Intensifies
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity threats are accelerating across nearly every sector of the global economy, from automotive manufacturing and retail chains to software development platforms and open-source infrastructure. That was the warning delivered by cybersecurity analyst
Secure AI Document Processing — Without Sending Your Data to the Cloud
ANN ARBOR - NeuroAIgent delivers secure, on-premises AI document processing solutions that help enterprises unlock the value buried inside PDFs, contracts, scans, spreadsheets, manuals, and other unstructured business documents—while maintaining complete control of sensitive data. In
Breaking News
Medicare CBD Experiment Could Open New Market For Michigan Hemp Industry
CMS program allowing participating health-care organizations to provide qualifying hemp products to Medicare beneficiaries adds
Michigan Utility Regulator Calls For End To Annual Rate Hikes, New Rules To Lower Electric Bills
MPSC Plan Would Reshape How DTE, Consumers Energy Recover Costs As Michigan Electricity Prices Rank
17 Of Michigan’s 18 Regional Labor Markets Report Smaller Workforces
Michigan's statewide labor force is down 124,000 from a year ago as West Michigan growth
MICHIGAN’S NEXT ECONOMY – Pentagon Pushes Weapons Production As Iran War Drains Arsenal — Could Michigan Capture Billions?
GM, Ford and thousands of Michigan suppliers could compete for new defense business — and
Middle East Uncertainty Keeps Michigan Economy On Edge Despite Oil Price Pullback
ANN ARBOR – Oil markets are reminding investors just how quickly geopolitics can reshape the
Michigan’s Next Economy: Michigan Can Build Startups. Now It Must Build Giants
Record venture investment, world-class universities and nearly 500,000 mobility jobs show Michigan's innovation economy is
Michigan Consumers May Be Changing How They Socialize. Could Cannabis Drinks Be Replacing Alcohol?
Industry survey suggests THC beverages are becoming an alternative to beer and wine as Michigan's
Michigan Supreme Court Sends Line 5 Tunnel Permit Back To Regulators, Renewing Debate Over Energy, Jobs And Great Lakes Protection
State's highest court says regulators failed to fully examine environmental and public trust issues before
Michigan’s Data Center Boom Collides With Grid Reality: Who Really Pays the Price?
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s push to become a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure is running
Why Your Power Bill Keeps Going Up — And Why It May Not Stop
LANSING — Michigan residents are about to see their electric bills rise again. State regulators
AI Boom Meets Local Resistance: Michigan Communities Push Back on Energy-Hungry Data Centers
DETROIT — Michigan’s push to become a major hub for artificial intelligence and advanced computing
Tesla’s Michigan Battery Pivot Signals EV Slowdown
LANSING — A massive $4.3 billion battery plant in Michigan was supposed to help power
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
White House Pushes To Delay Hemp Crackdown
LANSING – The Trump administration is urging Congress to reconsider a sweeping federal crackdown on
Michigan Medical Marijuana Sales Fall To Just $322,350
Cannabis Industry Says It Has No Voice In Upcoming DEA Hearing That Could Affect Taxes,
DEA Accused Of One-Sided Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
NORML says agency misapplied federal law by excluding all supporters of cannabis reform from June
Featured News
Gas Prices Are Falling. So Why Is Inflation Still Rising? What It Means For Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Michigan drivers are finally getting some relief at the gas pump, with the average price of regular gasoline
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
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From Desktop to Dirt: MSU Puts Weather, Pest Data in Farmers’ Hands With New App
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University AgBioResearch has launched a mobile version of its long-running
Apple Icon Steve Wozniak To Deliver Keynote At GVSU’s Commencement Ceremonies
ALLENDALE — Steve Wozniak, a visionary in the field of personal computing and the technological
Cybercrime Is Becoming a “Hidden Tax” on Michigan Small Businesses—And AI Is Making It Worse
ANN ARBOR - Small businesses across Michigan—from auto suppliers in Oakland County to cannabis retailers
LIFT Launches Education Foundation to Expand Access to Advanced Manufacturing Careers
DETROIT - LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, announced
From Desktop to Dirt: MSU Puts Weather, Pest Data in Farmers’ Hands With New App
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University AgBioResearch has launched a mobile version of its long-running
Apple Icon Steve Wozniak To Deliver Keynote At GVSU’s Commencement Ceremonies
ALLENDALE — Steve Wozniak, a visionary in the field of personal computing and the technological
Cybercrime Is Becoming a “Hidden Tax” on Michigan Small Businesses—And AI Is Making It Worse
ANN ARBOR - Small businesses across Michigan—from auto suppliers in Oakland County to cannabis retailers
LIFT Launches Education Foundation to Expand Access to Advanced Manufacturing Careers
DETROIT - LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, announced
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
White House Pushes To Delay Hemp Crackdown
LANSING – The Trump administration is urging Congress to reconsider a sweeping federal crackdown on
Michigan Medical Marijuana Sales Fall To Just $322,350
Cannabis Industry Says It Has No Voice In Upcoming DEA Hearing That Could Affect Taxes,
DEA Accused Of One-Sided Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
NORML says agency misapplied federal law by excluding all supporters of cannabis reform from June
U.S. Debt Tops $40 Trillion — Here’s What It Could Mean For Michigan
Rising Federal Debt And Interest Costs Could Hit Michigan Retirees, Businesses And Rural Communities Particularly
Michigan Built For The EV Boom. Now AI Data Centers Could Become The Bigger Prize
LG Energy Solution Starts Production At Lansing Battery Plant As AI Power Demand Opens A
DEA Makes Final Push To Move Marijuana To Schedule III — What It Means For Michigan And Ohio Cannabis
WASHINGTON — The federal government's long-running effort to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule
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,
Hero Project Explained, MCWT Updated, Cybersecurity Hacks, Linked-In Tips
ANN ARBOR - MITech TV Sept. 20 Anton Harb Jr., a disabled American Veteran, explained
Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, On iHemp Hour Aug. 12
LANSING - Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, will be featured Aug. 12 at noon on the
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Advanced Technologies
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
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,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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.
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
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
Science Tech
$20 Trillion Trans-Atlantic Tunnel Idea Puts Future Travel Technology Back in Spotlight
NORWAY - A speculative proposal making the rounds again in global infrastructure circles imagines a 3,400-mile tunnel beneath the Atlantic Ocean, capable of moving passengers between New York and London in under an hour. Highlighted
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Ignites Debate As CIA Declines To Confirm Records
ANN ARBOR - An interstellar object passing briefly through the solar system has sparked renewed debate at the intersection of science, national security, and public trust—less because of what astronomers have found, and more because
ACA Subsidy Lapse Sends Health Insurance Costs Soaring for Michigan Business Owners — With a Jan. 15 Deadline Looming
DETROIT — Health insurance costs are rising sharply for Michigan business owners, freelancers, and independent contractors in 2026 after enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits expired at the end of last year —
Rising Health Insurance Costs Add New Pressure for Michigan Businesses in 2026
DETROIT - Michigan’s health insurance landscape is entering 2026 under intensifying financial pressure, and businesses of all sizes — from startups to large employers — are already feeling it. A convergence of policy changes, rising
June 9 Virtual Detroit Town Hall Focuses On COVID Vaccination Education For Persons With Disabilities
DETROIT – On June 9, the Detroit Urban Solutions will present a virtual Town Hall about COVID vaccination education and information aimed at persons with disabilities. The 12:15 pm zoom event was created by the
MPSC’s Summer Energy Appraisal: Pandemic’s Impact On Energy Demand And Prices Continues To Drive Uncertainty
LANSING - As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eased and economic activity rebounds, Michiganders can expect higher gas prices in summer 2021 than they were a year ago, but overall projections on energy supply and
Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Teens – Fred Brown Updates
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, in his final video interview, updates the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that now has been approved for teenagers. He also talks about whether you should wear a mask inside and
Why IT Is Important For You To Get A COVID Vaccination
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to MITech TV to talk about why it is so important to get vaccinated for COVID-19. He also provides details on treatments available should you get the COVID
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the marijuana plant as well as a number of other compounds “reported for the first time from the flowers of C.
Study: Common Sleeping Pill Could Help Lesson Impact Of Alzheimer’s Disease
ST. LOUIS - There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring aggressively. In a study, scientists found that
Pandemic Continues to Propel Growing Number of Men in Nursing
BINGHAM FARMS – Like all of us, the pandemic brought a time of uncertainty to Noah Briggs, a student in the Practical Nursing Program at Hondros College of Nursing in Bingham Farms. He had already
Where You Live Linked To Dementia Risk And Cognitive Decline
ATHENS, Ga - People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed to more air pollution might face a higher risk, according to a large review
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the marijuana plant as well as a number of other compounds “reported for the first time from the flowers of C.
Study: Common Sleeping Pill Could Help Lesson Impact Of Alzheimer’s Disease
ST. LOUIS - There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring aggressively. In a study, scientists found that
Pandemic Continues to Propel Growing Number of Men in Nursing
BINGHAM FARMS – Like all of us, the pandemic brought a time of uncertainty to Noah Briggs, a student in the Practical Nursing Program at Hondros College of Nursing in Bingham Farms. He had already
Where You Live Linked To Dementia Risk And Cognitive Decline
ATHENS, Ga - People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed to more air pollution might face a higher risk, according to a large review
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan’s Auto Industry Is Quietly Transforming Into A Robotics Economy
DETROIT - Michigan may be on the verge of its next industrial transformation — and
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
GM Cuts IT Jobs As Detroit Automaker Faces Mounting Cost Pressures, EV Transition, And AI Disruption
DETROIT - Automotive News reported Monday that General Motors has eliminated additional information technology jobs
Wise Systems, WaveSense Win PlanetM Awards At Automobili-D
DETROIT – PlanetM, the state accelerator for the Michigan mobility industry, handed out two awards
MCity To Access Autonomous Vehicle Safety Before Road Tests
ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan’s Mcity autonomous and connected vehicle testing center announced
Digital and Mobile
The U.S. Digital Divide Is Shrinking, But Nearly 8 Million Households Remain Offline
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which tracks how Americans live,
Cybersecurity Dashboard: Near-Real-Time Vendor Research with IT-Harvest
A cybersecurity dashboard can turn scattered market data into clear, actionable intelligence. In today’s rapidly
2025 Michigan Cyber Summit Scheduled For Oct. 23
LANSING – The 2025 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Oct. 23 at the Suburban
IT Harvest Dashboard Tracks World’s Cybersecurity Companies And Products
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in
May Mobility In Partnership With Mobility App Developer
ANN ARBOR–The autonomous vehicle developer May Mobility announced a new partnership with Moovit, an Israel-based
Michigan Groups Urge State To Boost Clean Mobility Investments
LANSING – A cross-section of Michigan organizations applauded a U.S. plan to curb transportation pollution
Smart Mobility Today: Renewable Energy, AI, Robots and Drones
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today includes news about renewable energy, some caution being
EVs AVs, 6G, AI, Satellites Blocking View Of Space
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today Podcast includes news about EVs and AVs, 6G
Artificial Intelligence Hot Topic At Blackhat Conference
ANN ARBOR - Every August, Black Hat hosts a cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas that
Researchers Contend AI Can Exploit Common Vulnerabilities In Networks In Under 15 minutes?
NEW YORK - Defenders are usually used to enjoy a few hours to days—or even
Michigan Cyber Summit And Michigan High School Cyber Summit Oct. 22-23
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget announced that registration is now
Cybersecurity Update: More Hacks, Crypto Threats, Fake Cyber Workers
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity pros Richard Stiennon of IT-Harvest and Dan Lohrmann of Presidio return
Merit, MSU Joint Recipients Of $10.5 Million Grant To Connect Michigan Internet Pathways
EAST LANSING - Merit Network and Michigan State University are joint recipients of a $10.5 million National
What Are NFTs? Tech Attorney Enrico Schaefer Explains
ANN ARBOR - Tech attorney Enrico Schaefer, principal in Traverse Legal, explains what Non Fungible
123NET Adding 128-Mile Fiber Route From Southfield To Bay City
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced Monday a 128-mile new route for its fiber network that will
Ingham County Asks Residents, Businesses To Participate In Survey On Broadband Access
INGHAN COUNTY - Ingham County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey
GVSU Studies 3 Possible Learning Options For Fall Courses, Including Fully Online
ALLENDALE - Grand Valley State University is studying three learning options for fall courses: fully online, a hybrid model, and face-to-face instruction. The news came from GVSU President Philmena Mantella during a Laker town hall
What You Need To Increase Leads and Sales From Your Website
Summary: Creative design and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) work together. Calls to Action within a web page help point our website visitors in the right direction. Understand how to use "white space" as a
The Power of Website Design And Conversion Rate Optimization
Summary: The user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are important factors in CRO Calls to Action within a web page help point our website visitors in the right direction. Remove distractions and keep
Moving Your Business Online In This Pandemic Age
ROYAL OAK - Justin Marhsall, an SEO expert with Brave River, explains what businesses need to do to create an effective online presence when COVID-19 prevents live customers from walking in your door. https://youtu.be/dFybZ0sWHPA
Should I Reduce My Marketing Budget Due To Coronavirus? Spoiler Alert: NO
LONDON, England - With the events and hospitality industry on its knees, and millions of businesses forced to operate remotely and the economy in decline, the coronavirus has a lot to answer for. Yet, despite
Top 7 Marketing & Advertising Trends In 2020
DETROIT - For years, companies have fine-tuned their SEO in the hopes of appearing on the first page of a Google search. Now, it may not matter. The most recent figures show that 61.5% of mobile
Business and Finance
Why Personality Tests May Be Holding Your Business Back
"Michigan entrepreneur Terry Bean explains why behavior—not personality—is the key to improving communication, reducing conflict,
Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Market. Why Are Cannabis Companies Leaving The State?
TerrAscend's exit, cultivation facility closures and hundreds of lost jobs are raising questions about whether
Why Michigan Isn’t Creating Enough Billion-Dollar Startups — And Why Ann Arbor Thinks It Has The Answer
ANN ARBOR — Michigan helped invent the modern auto industry, remains one of America's top
Veteran Michigan Business Journalists Launch Boutique Executive Thought Leadership & Industry Visibility Agency
ANN ARBOR — As artificial intelligence floods the internet with generic content and shrinking attention
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
Lakeshore Advantage Debuts New SURGE Accelerator Programs To Support Startups
HOLLAND —Lakeshore Advantage is launching a new wave of SURGE-powered entrepreneurial programs designed to fuel
Washtenaw Economic Club Hosts Driving Innovation And Entrepreneurship At Michigan Central
ANN ARBOR – The Washtenaw Economic Club will host keynote speaker Mark de la Vergne
Strategic Partnership Formed To Accelerate Critical Technology Innovation
GRAND RAPIDS – A strategic partnership has been formed to catalyze innovation, investment, and commercialization
Tribal Economic Development Group Waséyabek Invests In Michigan Capital Network
GRAND RAPIDS – Waséyabek, an economic development company in Michigan’s Indian Country, announced that its
Hero Project Explained, MCWT Updated, Cybersecurity Hacks, Linked-In Tips
ANN ARBOR - MITech TV Sept. 20 Anton Harb Jr., a disabled American Veteran, explained
Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, On iHemp Hour Aug. 12
LANSING - Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, will be featured Aug. 12 at noon on the
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Detroit’s New Tech Grant Highlights Bigger Problem: Michigan Startups Struggle To Get The Capital They Need To Grow
DETROIT - Detroit’s launch of a new microgrant program aimed at helping small businesses adopt
Public Survey Opens On Visionary Rail Link — Could Michigan Get An “Orient Express-Style” Train Between Ann Arbor And Traverse City?
ANN ARBOR - A statewide planning effort has kicked off a public survey that could
$260,000 Available To Help Michigan Manufacturers Launch Employee Transportation Programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is encouraging manufacturers and their
Hundreds Of New Apartments Proposed Near Trader Joe’s As Ann Arbor Faces Persistent Rental Demand
ANN ARBOR — Plans for a six-story apartment complex next to Trader Joe’s on East
Business News
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- 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
