New Sexual Assault Kit Tracker Would Let Victims ‘Be Their Own Best Advocate’
Michigan House Republicans Michigan may start tracking its sexual assault evidence kits. An amendment to the state’s budget would pay...
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.
‘Gilbert Bills’ Highlight Importance of Following the Money in Michigan Politics
Jake Neher/WDET Developers in Michigan who build on undesirable land are getting big tax breaks. That’s after lawmakers and Gov....
Lawmakers Attempt to Override State Department on Marijuana Dispensaries
WDET Lawmakers in Lansing say they want a seamless transition as marijuana dispensaries start to get licensed. Democrats in the...
Duggan, Leonard Unveil Bipartisan Plan to Reduce Auto Insurance Rates
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation A bipartisan group in Michigan rolled out a new auto no-fault insurance overhaul plan...
‘Citizens United’ Bills: From Senate to Governor’s Desk in Less Than a Week
Jake Neher/WDET Republicans in Lansing worked at a breakneck speed Tuesday to pass legislation that would allow politicians in Michigan...
Duggan and Leonard Huddle on No-Fault Insurance
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET An unlikely alliance has formed to overhaul Michigan’s auto no-fault system. State House Speaker Tom Leonard (R-DeWitt) and Detroit’s...
State Board Recommends Universities Start Study on Risks of Line 5 Pipeline
Enbridge The state pipeline safety board met for the first time Monday since it was revealed that Enbridge’s Line 5...
Bipartisan Group Rolls Out Plan for Auto No-Fault Insurance Overhaul
Jake Neher/WDET Lawmakers in Lansing are gearing up for a showdown over Michigan’s auto no-fault law. A group of Republicans...
State Senate Approves Lifting Limits on Campaign Contributions
Jake Neher/WDET Michigan won’t limit how much money corporations and unions can spend to influence elections in the state –...
Court of Appeals to Grand Rapids: Turn Over Recordings to MLive [VIDEO]
Jake Neher/WDET The Michigan Court of Appeals has ordered the City of Grand Rapids to turn over to MLive Media...
State Board to Marijuana Shops: Close By December 15 or Risk Not Getting a License
Courtesy of LOVELAND Technologies Medical marijuana dispensaries need to close their doors or risk being denied a license – once...
State Marijuana License Board Could Vote on Future of Dispensaries Tuesday
Jake Neher/WDET A state licensing board could decide Tuesday whether marijuana dispensaries in Michigan should get to stay open. The...