Former Michigan Democratic and GOP Chairs Launch Drive to Change Electoral College
A pair of former Democratic and Republican party leaders have teamed up to change how Michigan participates in the Electoral...
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.
A pair of former Democratic and Republican party leaders have teamed up to change how Michigan participates in the Electoral...
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced Tuesday that he is running as a Republican for governor of Michigan. Craig...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is ready to use her veto pen to stop Republican legislation to limit schools and...
The Michigan State Medical Society says it’s time for people to return to masking up indoors, regardless of whether they’ve...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that Michigan will welcome Afghans fleeing their homeland country following the collapse of the U.S.-backed...
Michigan passed a grim COVID-19 milestone as the state reported more than 20,000 confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 since the...
Senate.gov/Wikimedia Commons A bipartisan infrastructure bill cleared the U.S. Senate Tuesday with the support of both of Michigan’s senators. “There...
The Legislature is back in Lansing this week with the primary goal of wrapping up the state budget. That includes...
Less stick. More carrot. That appears to be Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s approach now. Last Wednesday, the governor visited Ford Field...
A Michigan Supreme Court opinion has created confusion surrounding the state’s COVID-19 response. But Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she still...
Don’t wait. Drop off your ballot in person. It’s too late to put it in the mail if you want...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s moratorium on people being evicted from homes and apartments for non-payment of rent expired Thursday. It’s being...