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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Rich Grains Bakery just opened in February. For our series "Mornings in Michigan," Kyle Purcell told us his about his process, and the long road to starting a business. -
Congress is debating a legislative budget package. Republicans want the bill to bolster President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. -
School farms not only provide educational services and research opportunities, but they also serve K-12 schools and universities with fresh, local food. Farms are facing an era of federal funding uncertainty and infrastructure challenges, but they’re also receiving support from their communities. -
The representatives spoke a day before a Congressional hearing in which college and university leaders are expected to discuss how they've combated antisemitism. -
The state House passed a bill Thursday that some supporters say echoes calls by Donald Trump to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion criteria from hiring decisions. -
DTE Energy hopes for rate increase worth more than $500 million — 11% hike for residential customersThe Michigan Public Service Commission will decide whether DTE Energy’s proposed rate increase is needed. On May 22, the commission has a meeting to hear from the public. -
Former Commerce Dept attorney becomes 5th Democrat to enter race for SE Mich. Congressional DistrictEric Chung says he hopes to lower prices, protect programs like Social Security, and strengthen public education in his bid for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. -
Jonathan Hanson, a lecturer at the University of Michigan, discusses court challenges to President Donald Trump's executive orders and the speed at which Trump has signed them. -
Michigan is now one of 19 states suing the federal government over threats to withhold funding unless schools comply with a new interpretation of civil rights laws. -
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the hummingbird most commonly found in the mitten state. Sightings of the species have been recently reported in the southern areas of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
