Sixth Circuit Allows Challenge to Michigan’s Juvenile Lifer Fix
Brian Turner A federal appeals court says Michigan still has not fixed problems with its juvenile lifer law that was...
Rick Pluta has been covering Michigan’s Capitol, government, and politics since 1987. His journalism background includes stints with UPI, The Elizabeth (NJ) Daily Journal, The (Pontiac, MI) Oakland Press, and WJR. He is also a lifelong public radio listener.
Rick was one of the first Michigan political reporters to write about “pay-to-play” fundraising, and the controversies surrounding recognition of same-sex relationships. He broke the news that Gov. John Engler was planning a huge juvenile justice overhaul that included adult-time-for-adult-crime sentencing, and has continued to report since then on the effects of that policy decision.
He co-hosts the weekly segment “It’s Just Politics” on Michigan Radio with Zoe Clark.
Rick is fascinated by the game of politics, and the grand plans and human foibles that go into policy-making. You will never find him ice-fishing.
Brian Turner A federal appeals court says Michigan still has not fixed problems with its juvenile lifer law that was...
Jake Neher/WDET The legislative committee looking into the Flint water crisis wrapped up hearings Tuesday without hearing from Gov. Rick...
Laura Weber Davis/WDET The State Board of Education holds its final public session Tuesday on controversial guidelines to help schools...
Detroit Public Schools A controversial GOP plan to overhaul Detroit’s schools has landed in the state Senate, and is getting...
WyoFile WyoFile A federal judge has approved a settlement to end litigation over a state law that stopped local officials...
Joe Gratz, flickr The University of Michigan Board of Regents and other public university boards may meet behind closed doors as long...
Karen Weaver Flint Mayor Karen Weaver is welcoming President Obama’s decision to visit the city next week. She says it...
The state’s health director says an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease in Genesee County did not get the attention it deserved...
Tom Arthur Voters don’t have a constitutional right to choose their local government leaders. That’s a central argument used...
Brian Turner The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled drinking too much and operating a car in your own driveway...
The question’s been asked for nearly a year now – when will someone be held accountable for lead contamination of...
The state has extended the deadline for companies to bid on work studying Enbridge Line 5. That’s the oil and gas...