Medical Marijuana Licensing Drags On–Are State Regulators Prepared for Legalization?
Cheyna Roth/MPRN People who want a license to grow or sell medical marijuana in Michigan have yet more uncertainty to...
Jake Neher is senior producer for Detroit Today and co-host of the weekly series and podcast MichMash for 101.9 WDET. Neher is a veteran public radio journalist who came “home” to WDET in March 2016 after four years covering the state Legislature and Michigan government in Lansing with the Michigan Public Radio Network.
Neher served as News Director at KBRW Public Radio in Barrow, Alaska. After his arctic excursion, he made the preposterous transition to New York City where he worked as a reporter, host, and editor at WFUV Public Radio in the Bronx. He's a Central Michigan University Broadcast and Cinematic Arts grad, and got his Master's degree in public communications at Fordham University.
He's an obsessive, but often ineffective vegetable gardener. He stays sane by spending a lot of time in his vegetable garden in the summer or obsessively watching gardening tutorial videos online when it's cold out.
Medical Marijuana Licensing Drags On–Are State Regulators Prepared for Legalization?
Cheyna Roth/MPRN People who want a license to grow or sell medical marijuana in Michigan have yet more uncertainty to...
What Would Largest School Aid Boost in 17 Years Actually Mean for MI Schools?
Michigan State Historic Preservation Office/ CC The state House this week approved a budget proposal that would include the largest...
Can State Lawmakers Prevent Another Nassar Scandal?
Jake Neher/WDET Lawmakers at the state Capitol are considering new measures to crack down on sexual assault in the wake of...
Dem Convention in Detroit This Weekend Could Be Crystal Ball Into Party’s Future
MichiganDems.com Thousands of Michigan Democrats will gather this weekend at Detroit’s Cobo Center for the party’s endorsement convention. Political onlookers...
Should Schools Be Able to Ban or Regulate Guns?
Jake Neher/WDET A major firearms case will be debated in front of the Michigan Supreme Court next week. But advocates...
Warmer Weather Means Campaign Ad Season in Michigan
We’re beginning to see more and more campaign ads in Michigan as election season ramps up. The Michigan Campaign Finance...
Can ‘Cop Kitty’ and Other Social Media Campaigns Help Build Trust in Police Departments?
Jake Neher/WDET Police departments across the country face questions about their relationships with the communities they serve. That’s after a...
After School Walkouts, Will Lawmakers Do Anything About Gun Violence?
Bre'Anna Tinsley / WDET Lawmakers in Lansing continue to debate legislation to crack down on gun violence. That’s as students...
Will Michigan’s Tumultuous Prison Food Saga Soon End?
Jake Neher/WDET Lawmakers in Lansing are exploring a complete overhaul of how the state feeds its prisoners. Gov. Rick Snyder...
Why Is MSU Allowing White Nationalist Richard Spencer to Speak on Campus?
Michigan State University White nationalist and alt-right organizer Richard Spencer is scheduled to speak at Michigan State University on Monday. Spencer...
Why Are Lawmakers Moving to Make English Michigan’s Official Language?
Jake Neher/WDET A bill to make English the official language of Michigan is moving through the state Legislature. The House...
MSU Faculty Vote of No Confidence or Vote of No Consequence?
Cheyna Roth/MPRN The fallout at Michigan State University continues in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. The...