A 2015 photo of the interior of the statehouse dome in Lansing, Mich. A federal court has ruled that the state's congressional map and some state legislative districts were unfairly gerrymandered to benefit Republicans.

Cheyna Roth

Before becoming the newest Capitol reporter for the Michigan Public Radio Network, Cheyna Roth was an attorney. She spent her days fighting it out in court as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Ionia County. Eventually, Cheyna took her investigative and interview skills and moved on to journalism. She got her masters at Michigan State University and was a documentary filmmaker, podcaster, and freelance writer before finding her home with NPR. Very soon after joining MPRN, Cheyna started covering the 2016 presidential election, chasing after Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and all their surrogates as they duked it out for Michigan. Cheyna also focuses on the Legislature and criminal justice issues for MPRN. Cheyna is obsessively curious, a passionate storyteller, and an occasional backpacker. Follow her on Twitter at @Cheyna_R

Ex-MSU Dean Who Oversaw Larry Nassar Is Found Guilty Of Multiple Charges

Vanessa Romo

A jury convicted William Strampel, who led the College of Osteopathic Medicine, on three charges, including two counts of willful neglect. He was cleared of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Federal Court Rules That Michigan's Congressional Map Was Unfairly Gerrymandered

Cheyna Roth

It's the latest ruling by a court that political boundaries are unconstitutional when they give too much advantage to one party over another.
MSU Interim President Resigns Amid Anger Over Remarks About Sexual Assault Victims

Cheyna Roth

Interim President John Engler's efforts to try to shepherd the school through a turbulent time had been undercut by a year of scandal.
In States They Lost, Some GOP Lawmakers Rush To Limit New Democrats' Power

Marti Mikkelson

This week, Republican lawmakers in Michigan and Wisconsin have called special sessions to curb authority of newly elected statewide Democrats who pose a threat to Republicans' accomplishments.
Former Michigan State President Arraigned On Charges Tied To Larry Nassar Scandal

Cheyna Roth

Lou Anna Simon has been charged with lying to police. The charges are part of an investigation related to Nassar, the Olympics doctor who abused hundreds of women and girls.
Former Michigan State Gymnastics Coach Faces Charges In Nassar Investigation

Cheyna Roth

Larry Nassar, the former sports doctor who sexually abused hundreds of young athletes, is in prison. On Thursday, an MSU gymnastics coach faces charges she lied to investigators.
Michigan State Reaches $500 Million Settlement Over Nassar Abuse

Cheyna Roth

Michigan State University has agreed to pay a $500 million settlement to victims of Larry Nassar.
Michigan State University Reaches $500 Million Settlement With Victims Of Larry Nassar

Cheyna Roth

Michigan State University has agreed to pay a $500 million settlement to 332 sexual abuse victims of the university's former sports doctor Larry Nassar.