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On Thursday, the Michigan House voted favorably for a two-bill package making cyberbullying a crime in Michigan. The legislation introduced by Representative Peter Lucido (R- Shelby Twp.) outlines what would constitute as cyberbullying and enacts criminal penalties. “This is another instance of the legislature acting to update Michigan’s laws to reflect new and ever-changing technology […]

With these tops exports and industries, plus many more, Michigan’s economy is continuing to grow.

While debate continues as to whether Michigan is an auto manufacturing state or an auto technology state, there is another storyline on the tech front. Michigan is home to numerous, and growing, “pure technology” companies and the number continues to rise.  Developers are thinking up and building everything from software to mobile apps, in order […]

Michigan has long been known as the car capitol of the world, a title for which we are proud.  So, is it feasible to think that a different form of transportation could gain a foothold in our state?  One market segment is hoping to do just that – bike share. Since first being introduced, many […]

Given the increasing cyber threat to Michigan residents, Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed October as Michigan’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout October, the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, the Michigan State Police, and the Michigan National Guard will be promoting ways for Michiganders to be safe and secure online as a part of the Michigan […]

Michigan is positioning itself to become a world-wide leader in automobile research and development.  For decades, Detroit was seen as a trailblazer due to the big-three manufacturers.  However, during the recent economic downturn, the auto industry took a large hit.  The State saw an opportunity to expand and enter a new segment of the market; […]

                          An Idea Michigan innovation is happening more often than one would realize.  Just a few weeks ago, while traveling through the state, MLC’s resident technology enthusiast, Tim Ward, stopped at Fido Motors Café in Kalamazoo for a coffee.  While there, he couldn’t […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder announced the initial appointments to the Michigan Council on Future Mobility.  The twenty-one-member council was created through legislation in 2016.  Housed within the Department of Transportation, the council will provide the Governor and the Legislature with recommendations regarding changes to state policy to ensure Michigan continues to be a leader […]