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Michigan Deploys Speed Cameras In Work Zones As 2026 Construction Season Begins

ANN ARBOR - Automated speed enforcement in active construction zones aims to curb dangerous driving, protect workers, and reduce crashes across Michigan highways. Michigan drivers heading into the 2026 construction season will encounter tougher enforcement in work zones as the state rolls out automated speed cameras designed to slow traffic and protect road crews. The

By |2026-01-18T10:04:52-05:00January 18th, 2026|News|

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 has agreed to stringent conditions attached to long-term power supply contracts for a planned 1.4-gigawatt hyperscale data center being developed by OpenAI and Oracle on roughly 575 acres of farmland south of Ann Arbor in Saline Township. The approval by

By |2026-01-17T13:43:03-05:00January 17th, 2026|ESD, News|

Ohio Cannabis Tops $1B as Regulation Tightens and Michigan’s New 24% Wholesale Tax Reshapes Midwest Competition

COLUMBUS - Ohio’s legal cannabis market reached a major benchmark in 2025, surpassing $1 billion in combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales during its first full year of recreational commerce. Adult-use marijuana sales launched in August 2024 following voter approval in November 2023. By the end of 2025, Ohio dispensaries had recorded: More than $836

By |2026-01-17T11:16:02-05:00January 17th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan’s Auto Industry Pivots to Energy Storage As Data Centers Strain The Electric Grid

ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s auto industry is quietly becoming part of the energy business. As electric vehicle sales growth slows and battery factories look for steadier demand, automakers including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Tesla are expanding into stationary energy storage — large battery systems designed to stabilize electric grids, back up data centers,

By |2026-01-16T17:11:38-05:00January 16th, 2026|Auto Tech, Featured|

How Universal Automation Will Reshape Our Workplaces?

The spectre of automation has loomed over the workforce for decades. From factory assembly lines to self-checkout kiosks, machines are increasingly replacing human labour in repetitive tasks. However, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics are ushering in a new era – the era of universal automation. This blog delves into the potential

By |2026-01-20T14:10:57-05:00January 16th, 2026|Guest Columns|

Embrace Artificial Intelligence To Keep Your Job Relevant

ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner at Executive Search Partners, said people today should not be worried about whether artificial intelligence will take their jobs. Instead people need to embrace AI to stay relevant in their jobs. Erickson's company places executive level job candidates in Information Technology manager and "C" level positions. As a

By |2026-01-15T16:19:06-05:00January 15th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

MCWT Executive Director Lori Koza Has Big Plans For Her Women’s Group

SOUTHFIELD - Lori Koza, the new executive director of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, is interviewed by long-time MCWT volunteer Kathleen Norton-Schock. Koza said 2026 will be a pivotal year. Her focus will be on what she described as ISC. That stands for Impact, Sustainability, and Community. Watch this video to learn how

Trump Pushes “Great Healthcare Plan” as ACA Subsidies Expire, Setting Up High-Stakes Reset for Consumers and Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has called on Congress to enact what he calls the “Great Healthcare Plan,” a proposal aimed at lowering insurance premiums, reducing prescription drug prices, and forcing new transparency across the U.S. healthcare system. Outlined in a White House fact sheet, the plan does not repeal the Affordable Care Act,

By |2026-01-15T13:33:09-05:00January 15th, 2026|Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|