Josh Schriver loses office staff, committees over racist social media post
Republican state Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) was stripped of his office staff and committee assignments over his sharing of a...
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.
Republican state Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) was stripped of his office staff and committee assignments over his sharing of a...
The Republican National Committee has stepped in to resolve the dispute over who is leading the Michigan Republican Party. A...
A court hearing in Kent County scheduled for Tuesday was delayed as a tussle continues over leadership of the Michigan...
A cold snap expected to last until Thursday could make for treacherous driving conditions across much of Michigan. Officials are...
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Two former senior aides to a Republican state House Speaker are facing a raft of felony corruption charges, and the...
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Tuesday instructing state departments and agencies to accelerate their transition to zero-emission vehicles...
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently got to sign a voting rights law. Benson, Michigan’s top election official and a...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed nearly two dozen bills Thursday to make major changes to Michigan election laws. “We’ve taken Michigan...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Tuesday to roll back more abortion restrictions remaining on the books in Michigan even though...
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack announced Monday that she will resign by the end of the year,...