Rachel Mintz
News InternRachel Mintz currently works as an intern in Michigan Public’s newsroom. Mintz hails from Tampa, FL, but landed herself in the great state of Michigan when enrolling at the University of Michigan. While at the University, she studied Environmental Science and Communications in addition to working most recently as a Managing News Editor at The Michigan Daily. She also wrote for the Michiganensian, the U of M yearbook, and has experience in media monitoring, marketing, and communications.
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Mark Totten has thrown his hat in the ring for the position of Michigan Attorney General. The Democrat from Kalamazoo has previously worked as a U.S. attorney and as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's chief legal counsel. It's his second run for the job. -
Republican politician Mike Rogers announced that he is running for an open seat in the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. He says he plans to invest in skilled trades, cut government spending, and support President Donald Trump. -
After a group of homeowners in Midland and Gladwin counties appealed a prior state court decision, the Michigan Supreme Court denied their request for relief from a special assessment. The assessment would increase taxes for local property owners during the ongoing restoration of four dams that failed in May 2020. -
The bear population of Michigan has been increasing in recent years. There’s also been a trend of finding bears farther south and west in the northern Lower Peninsula. The Michigan DNR says there are steps you can take to reduce conflicts. -
Michigan’s recycling rate has been historically low in the Great Lakes region and is low compared to national averages. Despite that, the rate has been increasing. Industry leaders say tariffs might hurt their bottom line and decrease demand for recycled goods during a potential recession. -
Trump announced widespread tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. The next day, a 25% tariff on automobiles takes effect. Another tariff on auto parts is expected by May 3. -
The U.S. Department of Education says previously approved projects aiming to resolve COVID-19 educational impacts are no longer eligible to receive federal funding. The department says school districts can submit another request for an extension on the funding and explain why the project is necessary. -
A new law takes effect Wednesday in Michigan, increasing the number of weeks claimants are eligible to receive unemployment benefits and the maximum benefit amount they can receive each week. -
The Mayor of Detroit and the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department give updates on the reconstruction efforts after a February 17 main water line break and flooding. -
Michigan’s new laws bring changes to voting recount policy and a ban on firearms at polling locations in 2025.
