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...
A former prosecuting attorney, Cheyna Roth became a journalist in 2016.
She spent several years as a state government and political reporter for the Michigan Public Radio Network. During her time at MPRN, she was a guest on popular shows such as 1A, Here and Now, and All Things Considered. She also had multiple features air on national broadcast.
In 2019, Cheyna switched to print and was an investigative journalist for the Grand Rapids Press.
Now, she is a podcast producer for Slate.
In between all of this, Cheyna co-hosts the weekly series and podcast, MichMash.
Her work has been featured in Broadly, Bustle and on NPR. She's also an adjunct professor at Aquinas College.
Her first book, Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection, was released in the summer of 2020.
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‘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...