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Ohio’s New House Speaker Promises To Nix Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - Ohio House Republicans have chosen Matt Huffman, the current Senate president, as their
Michigan Shuts Down Industrial Hemp Program That Now Reverts To USDA Control
GRAND HAVEN - Michigan has closed its industrial hemp program, leaving farmers to operate directly
Ohio’s Cannabis Business Making Big Bucks, But Leaving Millions Of Dollars On The Table
COLUMBUS - Despite more than $2 billion in total cannabis sales, the state of Ohio
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History Of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON DC - South Dakota Senator John Thune, who will lead the Senate in 119th
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical)
More Cannabis Taxes Could Hit Ohio Consumers Soon
OLUMBUS, Ohio - In the three months since legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio,
What Would Rescheduling Cannabis Mean To Ohio’s Growing Cannabis Industry
COLUMBUS - Ohio legalized recreational cannabis in November 2023 after voters overwhelmingly passed the cannabis-friendly
Breaking News
Scientists Warn Carbon Emissions Now Double Earth’s Safe Limit — What It Means for Michigan Industry
DETROIT - A new scientific analysis warns that humanity’s carbon emissions have already pushed far
Gas Could Surge to $5 a Gallon if Iran War Expands, Threatening Global Oil Supply
DETROIT - Oil prices are climbing and analysts warn a wider Iran war could trigger
Ohio AG Accuses Cannabis Giants of Cartel Behavior — Could It Impact Michigan’s $3B Market?
COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit accusing nine
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Faces Repeal Push and Industry Lawsuit
LANSING - Michigan’s controversial 24 percent wholesale cannabis tax is facing challenges on two fronts
Michigan Marijuana Industry’s Court Challenge To 24% Wholesale Tax Advances As Job Losses Mount
LANSING — Michigan’s cannabis industry is pressing forward with a constitutional lawsuit against the state’s
The Great Stay: Why Michigan Workers Are Choosing Stability Over Risk in 2026
ANN ARBOR - Michigan workers are entering 2026 with a clear and sobering priority: hold
Michigan Drivers Saw Fuel Price Change On New Year’s Day — Here’s Why and What It Means for Roads
LANSING - On January 1, 2026, Michigan drivers began the new year at the pump
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
New Approach To Water Electrolysis For Green Hydrogen
BEIJING - Recent research into the demanding task of developing catalysts for hydrogen production has
WMSBF Names Sustainable Business Of The Year Award Winners
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor local organizations and professionals at
Israeli Company Building Road In Detroit That Charges Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - Wireless electric road charging has long been hailed as a potential holy grail
Michigan House Passes Bills To Require 100 Percent Clean Energy By 2040
LANSING — Michigan power providers would have to reach a 100% clean energy standard by
Featured News
Terminator Reality: AI-Controlled Robot Convinced Its Colleagues to Go Home After Their Workday
NEW YORK - The AI research community was stunned when a robot equipped with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms demonstrated unprecedented persuasive capabilities.
June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from the same months in 2024. Ironically,
CEOs Admit Millions Of White-Collar Jobs Will Be Replaced By Artificial Intelligence
LONDON - The worst kept secret in the world of artificial intelligence is that yes, AI is coming for people's jobs. Warnings have been sounded
MI Tech TV
Michigan Strategic Fund Approves $22 Milllion In Matching Funds For Startups
LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund board approved up to $22 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 Michigan Small Business Venture Capital Program (SBVCP) funding to support two venture capital investment funds.
St. Clair County Smart Zone Looking To Help Tech Entrepreneurs Build Their Businesses
PORT HURON - Attention entrepreneurs from Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties! The St. Clair County Economic Development Alliance invites applications for a Small Business Cohort. Selected entrepreneurs will receive coaching, mentoring,
Auto Expert Paul Eisenstein Dishes On EPA EV Update, New York Auto Show
DETROIT - Detroit-based auto pro Paul Eisenstein provides his take on new EPA Mileage standards tamped down because consumers aren't purchasing Electric Vehicles as much as the government expected. He also talks about the New
Michigan
Self Love Beauty Kicking Off Build Like A Girl Event With A Confidence Workshop
MIDLAND – Lisa Tarkington, founder and executive director of Self Love Beauty, will kick-off Build
Detroit Mercy Offers Eligible Students Tuition-Free Undergraduate Degree
DETROIT—Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can earn an undergraduate degree from nationally ranked University of Detroit
MCWT Robots Competition: Girls Solve-IT Applications Close Feb. 9
SOUTHFIELD - Girls Solve-IT Powered by Ford, is a state-wide technology competition for Michigan girls
ESD Offering FE, PE Exam Review Courses
SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit is once again offering its preparatory courses for engineers planning
Self Love Beauty Kicking Off Build Like A Girl Event With A Confidence Workshop
MIDLAND – Lisa Tarkington, founder and executive director of Self Love Beauty, will kick-off Build
Detroit Mercy Offers Eligible Students Tuition-Free Undergraduate Degree
DETROIT—Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can earn an undergraduate degree from nationally ranked University of Detroit
MCWT Robots Competition: Girls Solve-IT Applications Close Feb. 9
SOUTHFIELD - Girls Solve-IT Powered by Ford, is a state-wide technology competition for Michigan girls
ESD Offering FE, PE Exam Review Courses
SOUTHFIELD–The Engineering Society of Detroit is once again offering its preparatory courses for engineers planning
Why Ohio, Indiana And Illinois Cannabis Buyers Keep Driving To Michigan
Lower Prices Continue To Draw Thousands Of Out-Of-State Consumers To Michigan Border Communities NEW BUFFALO,
Michigan Residents Face Higher Summer Peak Electric Rates Through September
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Michigan households pay hundreds
The Hemp Loophole Is Closing. Here’s What It Means For Michigan And Ohio Cannabis Businesses
ANN ARBOR - Michigan marijuana prices have fallen to some of the lowest levels in
How To Make International Business Travel Less Stressful
International business travel can open doors to new opportunities, partnerships, and career growth. However, frequent
Advanced Technologies
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Wins National Award From Wells Fargo Foundation
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator has been named one of 15 national winners of a Channel Partner Strategic Award from the
Houghton MTEC SmartZone Announces 6 Companies For Inaugural AMMP Accelerator Cohort
HOUGHTON – MTEC SmartZone is pleased to announce the selection of six companies for its inaugural cohort of the AMMP Accelerator
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook – How Manufacturers Can Benefit From AI And Machine Learning
TROY – Automation Alley’s fourth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series is focused on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its
Manufacturers Need Up To 3.8 Million New Employees By 2033
WASHINGTON DC – The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte’s new report, “Taking charge: Manufacturers support growth with active workforce strategies,” examines the
Science Tech
As Arctic Permafrost Thaws 1,000 Year Old Deadly Pathogens May Be Unleashed On Humanity
WASHINGTON DC -Deadly pathogens lying dormant in centuries-old Arctic permafrost could become the latest threat from global climate change. The potential release of the pathogens has seized the attention of federal government scientists, medical professionals
World’s Largest Tidal Energy Kite Could Power Small Town
SWEDEN - People have been harnessing tidal energy for milling grain for more than 1,000 years. As you’d imagine though, today’s contraptions for tapping this 24/7 power source are a little more sophisticated. One of
2 degrees Equals 40-Foot Sea Rise As Melting Ice Dramatically Impacts Earth
NEW YORK - Top scientists say the world’s ice sheets are melting more rapidly than expected and that world leaders must ramp up their climate ambitions to avoid a catastrophic rise in sea levels. A
New Solar Cells Double As Windows And Walls
NEW YORK - This past August, Panasonic Holdings began testing and demonstrating a prototype version of its perovskite photovoltaic material. The prototype is in the form of semi-transparent glass balustrade panels on the balcony of a
StabiLux Biosciences Gets $650,000 Investment
HOUGHTON - StabiLux Biosciences, a company founded by Michigan Technological University physics professor Yoke Khin Yap, has recently been awarded more than $650,000. The funds are from America’s Seed Fund, powered by the National Science
Fighting Cancer With Cancer: 3-D Cultured Cells Could Drive Precision Therapy
ANN ARBOR - Honeycomb-like arrays of tiny, lab-grown cancers could one day help doctors zero in on individualized treatments for ovarian cancer, an unpredictable disease that kills more than 14,000 women each year in the
Esperion Starts Phase 3 Study of Cholesterol-Fighter
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. Monday announced the start of a Phase 3 study to assess the safety and efficacy of a combination pill containing its cholesterol-fighter, bempedoic acid, with ezetimibe, a drug that
Study: Great Lakes Health Connect’s Referrals Application Provides Better Patient Benefits
GRAND RAPIDS – Behavoral health patients benefit from better care coordination when their health providers leverage a reversed shared care approach supported by Great Lakes Health Connect’s referrals application. Closing the gap in communication between
StabiLux Biosciences Gets $650,000 Investment
HOUGHTON - StabiLux Biosciences, a company founded by Michigan Technological University physics professor Yoke Khin Yap, has recently been awarded more than $650,000. The funds are from America’s Seed Fund, powered by the National Science
Fighting Cancer With Cancer: 3-D Cultured Cells Could Drive Precision Therapy
ANN ARBOR - Honeycomb-like arrays of tiny, lab-grown cancers could one day help doctors zero in on individualized treatments for ovarian cancer, an unpredictable disease that kills more than 14,000 women each year in the
Esperion Starts Phase 3 Study of Cholesterol-Fighter
ANN ARBOR — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. Monday announced the start of a Phase 3 study to assess the safety and efficacy of a combination pill containing its cholesterol-fighter, bempedoic acid, with ezetimibe, a drug that
Study: Great Lakes Health Connect’s Referrals Application Provides Better Patient Benefits
GRAND RAPIDS – Behavoral health patients benefit from better care coordination when their health providers leverage a reversed shared care approach supported by Great Lakes Health Connect’s referrals application. Closing the gap in communication between
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
CATL Announces 373-Mile-Range EV Swappable Batteries
DETROIT - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest manufacturer of batteries for
2024 Auto Industry Recap With Paul Eisenstein
DETROIT - Long-time auto reporter, Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV Co-host Mike Brennan in a
Hybrid Vehicles Making Strong Comeback
DETROIT - Though the electric-vehicle market is having its toughest year yet, battery-powered cars are here
Elon Musk Says He’s Leaving Electric Vehicles Behind
Elon Musk, the Electric Vehicles pioneer and lead investor in the multi-billion dollar enterprise Tesla,
Brexit Vote Results Worries Global Automakers
DETROIT - The much anticipated vote on Brexit, which will now lead to Great Britain’s
U-M Data Science Projects Hopes To Transform Transportation
ANN ARBOR - On-demand, driverless public buses. Data-driven accident avoidance systems. "Smart" traffic systems that
Digital and Mobile
ISSA Motor City Chapter: Zero Trust for API Risk Management
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Meeting Information Join us at the Motor City ISSA for
Report: Use of Malware, Botnets and Exploits Expands In First Quarter 2022
COMMERCE – Nuspire’s latest Threat Report revealed a significant number of new vulnerabilities leading to
Ann Arbor-Based Censys Expands To Europe
ANN ARBOR – Cybersecurity startup Censys announced it has expanded into Europe this after a
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
Women In Defense July Membership Networking Event
SHELBY TOWNSHIP - Join WID-MI for a no-host membership networking event at Tap & Barrel
Cyber Patriot Summer Camps For Grades 6 – 12
ANN ARBOR - University of Detroit-Marcy Professor Tamara Shoemaker also manages Michigan's Cyber Patriot program.
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting: The Changing Face Of Social Engineering
DETROIT - Jen Fox shares insights she has gained through her experiences as a social
Russian Ransomware Attacks Analyzed By Cybersecurity Expert Dan Lohrmann
ANN ARBOR - Dan Lohrmann from Security Mentor - the former Chief Information Security Officer
IgniteCast Provides Cutting Edge Video Training, Harvest Company Knowledge
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean talks to his new business partner,
Actual Reality – UM Initiative Paves The Way For Graduate Certificate In Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality
ANN ARBOR - Augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality. AR, VR, MR. Today, these are
Ann Arbor SPARK Hires Entrepreneurial Services Director For Mobility Programs
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has hired Komal Doshi as its entrepreneurial services director
Skypersonic Developing Drones For Indoor Use Inside Cages To Prevent Damage
ROYAL OAK - Skypersonic is a Rochester-based research and design engineering company providing autonomous systems
Business and Finance
8 Reasons Why A Bespoke Tech Stack Is Essential For Your Enterprise
Pexels - CC0 License Many businesses like the idea of operating a bespoke tech stack,
Saving Money on Legal Services
Legal matters can often feel daunting, especially when you factor in the cost of professional
Economic Uncertainty Tops Inflation As Top Concern For Michigan Small Businesses
LANSING – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and national economy, according
What Could Totally Void Your Appliance Warranty?
Image credit There’s nothing like the comfort of knowing your appliance is still under warranty.
How IoT is Transforming Sustainability in the Oil and Gas Industry
In the oil and gas industry, issues like energy waste, environmental impact, operational inefficiencies, and
Protect Your Data Security With These Top Tips
Pexels Data security in your business is a big deal. In addition to always being
Ford Isn’t Horsing Around With Its New 7th Generation Mustang
Pexels. CCO Licensed. The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic cars of all
2023 Is Changing How States Do Climate Policy, But Regulations Remain
Unsplash - CC0 License State officials across the country are becoming more fervent in their
25 Percent Of Americans Thought About Starting A Business During the Pandemic — 64 Percent Did
DETROIT - The coronavirus pandemic changed how many Americans work, with some shifting to remote
Conquer Accelerator Selects Six Startups for 2021 Cohort
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Conquer Accelerator announces its sixth season and summer 2021 cohort. The 10-week accelerator
Meet The Six Finalists Of The 2021 City Of Design Challenge
DETROIT - Design Core, the College for Creative Studies, and Connect313 are proud to announce
Detroit’s TechTown Hosts Retail Boot Camp Showcase June 22
DETROIT - Join TechTown Detroit to celebrate the hustle and hard work of 14 Retail
iPhone 12: Apple Finally Set The date For Its Latest iPhone’s Debut
CUPERTINO, CA. - Apple has set the date for its latest iPhone's debut. The new device,
Former Detroit Lion Herman Moore Tells You Why He Invested In Clicktivated Video
ANN ARBOR - Former Detroit Lion Herman Moore is now an investor in Clicktivated, a
Priority Health First In Michigan To Offer Social Determinants Of Health Tracking
GRAND RAPIDS—Priority Health, the Grand Rapids-based health insurer, announced a pilot of new incentives for
2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic Generates More Than $2.7 Million For Nonprofits
DETROIT – The Rocket Mortgage Classic, in partnership with title sponsor Rocket Mortgage, today announced
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
