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Michigan Legislature Approves 24 Percent Pot Wholesale Tax

LANSING - Michigan lawmakers unveiled and approved a long-awaited budget that makes funding cuts to many state agencies while allocating an extra $1.1 billion to the Michigan Department of Transportation, which is responsible for fixing state roads and bridges, supported by a 24 percent wholesale tax on cannabis. Shortly after 3 a.m. on Oct. 3,

By |2025-10-05T11:19:12-04:00October 3rd, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Works! SE Hosts Event To Empower Employers Through Apprenticeship Innovation

ANN ARBOR - Michigan Works! Southeast invites all employers to attend two dynamic, no-cost events designed to unlock the future of workforce development through Registered Apprenticeships. Race to Talent offers employers a hands-on opportunity to explore how apprenticeships can drive innovation, retention, and long-term growth.  Attendees will hear from fellow business leaders about the benefits of apprenticeships,

By |2025-10-05T11:19:13-04:00October 2nd, 2025|ESD|

Scientists Build Device That Pulls Electricity From Thin Air

INDIA - Experts from India are nearly making electricity from thin air. The result could be a sustainable clean energy source for small electronic devices, according to The Times of India. The scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology Indore are using a special membrane made of graphene oxide and zinc-imidazole. The materials were pulled from the

By |2025-10-05T11:19:14-04:00October 2nd, 2025|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

MSU Federal Credit Union Unveils 2025-2026 Women of Sparta Cohort

EAST LANSING — Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) is proud to announce the second cohort of its Women of Sparta program. Women of Sparta was developed by MSUFCU to be a comprehensive NIL program for women’s sports at Michigan State University. It is designed to provide student-athletes with support beyond typical NIL deals,

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 strict and violate the law approved by voters. Cleveland-based Ancient Roots, Akron-based Fire Rock and five other businesses filed a lawsuit Sept. 17 against the Division of Cannabis Control, which oversees the state's marijuana program. The move came nearly two years

By |2025-10-05T11:19:15-04:00October 2nd, 2025|Business|

Why Electricity Plans Now Matter as Much as Internet Speed in Modern Living

Image Source Rapid internet has previously topped the list of requirements that modern households do not have options for. Speed and stability are important for work, streaming, gaming and communication. Electricity plans are as essential today, however, as they were in days of yore. Every device, connection and system is powered by power. It is

By |2025-10-05T11:19:16-04:00October 1st, 2025|Guest Columns|

Ohio DCC Posts Proposed New Rules On Labeling And Packaging Requirements

COLUMBUS - Ohio regulators have filed new proposed rules to build upon the state’s marijuana legalization law, laying out plans to update regulations on labeling and packaging requirements. In a rule package that’s now open for public comment, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) put forward six proposals under the state’s Common Sense Initiative (CSI),

By |2025-10-05T11:19:17-04:00October 1st, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Bedrock Detroit Drone Delivery Program Takes Flight

DETROIT - Imagine a drone flying important papers or packages from roof top to roof top in a dense urban setting like Detroit. Imagine no more. Bedrock Detroit demonstrated is drone delivery system during a press briefing in September. The idea is moving cargo in the last mile of delivery using drones starting from a

By |2025-09-30T18:18:55-04:00September 30th, 2025|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Stellantis Walks Away From Fully EV Target By 2030

AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis - the automaking conglomerate that owns brands such as Dodge, Fiat, and Chrysler -  is continuing to take steps backward when it comes to its new vehicles and modern technology. This time, one of the company's top executives has walked back what was a very aggressive target from the company. Along

By |2025-09-30T16:52:40-04:00September 30th, 2025|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|

Michigan Council of Women In Technology Fall Events

SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all the fall events for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Girls Rock IT: Cybersecurity Girls GET-IT Day GET-IT Connection Summit Girls Rock IT: Coding for Good ELEVATE: LEVEL UP Q4 — Quarterly Membership Meeting And much more. Check out all the events at www.mcwt.org https://youtu.be/BUVxoQFLft0

By |2025-09-30T13:56:27-04:00September 30th, 2025|ESD, mitechtv|