mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Common Pitfalls in Personal Injury Claims: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes

Sacramento, California, is a vibrant city known for its unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities. As the state capital, it features a diverse population and a bustling atmosphere filled with cultural landmarks, parks, and a thriving economy. However, the city's growth and busy roadways also bring about the potential for accidents, leaving individuals

By |2024-11-05T18:39:30-05:00November 5th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump

DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority of cannabis users intend to vote for Vice PresidentKamala Harrisin the upcoming election. According to the poll (via Marijuana Moment), 53% of surveyed cannabis consumers said they plan to support Harris, while 40% favor former President Donald Trump. Six percent of respondents reported being

By |2024-11-02T10:23:52-04:00November 2nd, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned

COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you can buy it in your community depends on where you live. The recreational marijuana business is booming, and cities and townships that ban sales within their boundaries are forgoing economic benefits like jobs and sales tax revenue. As of last week,

By |2024-11-02T10:12:58-04:00November 2nd, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

What Is Fintech And How Does It Move Money?

ANN ARBOR - Rola Farawi from FIS talks about Fintech in this video interview with Terry Bean and Mike Brennan from MITech TV. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) is an American multinational corporation which offers a wide range of financial products and services. FIS is most known for its development of Financial Technology, or

What’s The State Of The Market For CIO, CISOs In Michigan?

ANN ARBOR - Looking for a high paying Chief Information Officer job in or near Michigan? Executive Search Partners is offering one that pays around $300,000 a year at a $2.5 billion manufacturer in Indiana. ESP Managing Partner Gary Erickson provides all the details in this video interview. During the interview he also talks about

By |2024-10-28T17:38:39-04:00October 28th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Latest Auto News, Job Prospects For CIOs, FinTech Update

ANN ARBOR - Paul Eisenstein from Headline News will update the latest auto news. Gary Erickson, from Executive Search Partners, will update what's hot CIO and CISO jobs his agency is promoting. Rola Farawi, a Sr. Enterprise Sales Executive at FIS, will update Fintech news. You can watch past segments of MITech TV by Clicking

By |2024-10-28T10:55:10-04:00October 28th, 2024|Podcasts|

Study: Cannabis Provides Sustained Benefits for Fibromyalgia Patients

NEW YORK - Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) report symptom improvements following their use of medical cannabis preparations, according to observational data published in the Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy. British researchers assessed the use of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) consisting of either flower or oil extracts in 148 patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. (Since 2018,

By |2024-10-25T14:16:53-04:00October 25th, 2024|Science|

Michigan’s Energy Waste Reduction Efforts Generate $1.4B In Cost Savings For Utility Customers

LANSING - An innovative energy reduction program will save the public $1.4 billion over the next 12 years, the Michigan Public Service Commission reported.  The report said Michiganders saved more than 1.75 million megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity and nearly 7 million thousand cubic feet (Mcf) of natural gas not used in 2023, according to

By |2024-10-25T13:41:08-04:00October 25th, 2024|Uncategorized|

“New Oil” Found In US Could Fuel EV Batteries For Centuries

China is currently the biggest player in the lithium game, but maybe not for too much longer. A mine in a volcano in North America is so rich in mineral lithium deposits that it could kickstart an entire battery supply chain for the EV market. The area called Thacker Pass has received permission from the US Federal

By |2024-10-25T13:07:37-04:00October 25th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Ann Arbor SPARK Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Livingston County

ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK announceD that work is officially underway on Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) grants aimed at delivering critical infrastructure to key areas in Livingston County. Supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), these projects are part of a broader effort to enhance investment-ready sites across Michigan. In January, Governor

By |2024-10-25T12:55:04-04:00October 25th, 2024|News|