Democrats Try Again to Repeal Michigan’s Right to Work Law
Jake Neher/WDET Democratic lawmakers are trying once again to repeal the Michigan’s “Right to Work” law. Five years ago, a...
Cheyna Roth
Cheyna Roth is the co-host and creator of WDET's state politics podcast, MichMash. She has been an audio journalist for almost a decade, covering major events like presidential elections, college scandals, the Michigan Legislature, and more, appearing on NPR and across Michigan public radio stations. Cheyna is also a senior producer and podcast host for Slate.com, having produced and hosted shows like Political Gabfest, The Waves, and What Next TBD. Also an author, Cheyna has written two true crime books and her written work has appeared in Broadly, Slate, and MLive, among others.
Should We Pray Before Public Meetings?
Jake Neher/WDET There’s been a lot of debate recently surrounding the national anthem being played at the beginning of sporting...
Is 2018 the Year Michigan Legalizes Marijuana?
Jake Neher/WDET It’s looking more likely Michigan will vote next year on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. This week, the The Coalition...
Why Are Michigan Republicans Taking Votes on Bills They Know Won’t Pass?
Jake Neher/WDET Efforts to overhaul Michigan’s auto insurance laws are stalled at the state Capitol. That’s after Republican House Speaker...
Maggots In Meals – MDOC Responds to Latest Food Service Issues
Michigan Legislature More problems plague the food in Michigan’s prisons. This time it’s maggots. An investigation by the Detroit Free...
Duggan-Backed Car Insurance Overhaul Dies in State House
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation A plan to overhaul the state’s auto insurance system failed late Thursday night. The...
Lawmakers Propose Plan to End ‘Wage Theft’
Jake Neher If you do the work, you should get all the pay. That’s the message of Democratic lawmakers in...
Detroit and Michigan Both Still Trying to Figure Out This Marijuana Thing
Courtesy of LOVELAND Technologies The future of medical marijuana in Detroit is on the ballot on November 7th. Voters will...
Is Five Days No Pay Punishment Enough for State Police Chief?
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Gov. Rick Snyder this week handed down his punishment against State Police Chief Col. Kriste Etue. Etue...
State Continues to Chip Away at Local Control in Michigan
Jake Neher/WDET A number of bills making their way through the state Legislature would prevent local governments from enacting their...
Duggan, Leonard Unveil Contentious Auto Insurance Bill at Critical Points in Campaigns
WDET//Michigan House GOP Michigan has some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation. A bipartisan group of lawmakers...
State House Holds First Hearing on Duggan, Leonard Auto No Fault Overhaul
WDET//Michigan House GOP The state legislature held a marathon committee hearing on a bill to overhaul Michigan’s auto insurance law...