Judge Says Schuette Can’t File His Own Brief in Flint Water Case
Rick Pluta/MPRN A federal judge has rejected Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette’s request to weigh in on a lawsuit related...
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.
Michigan GOP Averts A Leadership Fight
rlcsc.org A battle has been averted over leadership of the Michigan Republican Party. One of two contenders for the post...
Republican Lawmakers Again Set Sights On Repealing Prevailing Wage
Jake Neher/WDET It’s looking like “prevailing wage” will be an issue in the Legislature’s new session. It deals with pay...
Peters Impressed But Undecided On Trump Transportation Pick
Photo Courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next transportation secretary faced a...
Whitmer To Seek Democratic Party Nod For Governor In 2018
Rick Pluta/Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN) Former state Senator Gretchen Whitmer is the first candidate to formally declare she’s running...
Snyder To Trump: Respect Accomplishments Of Public Employees
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder says he’s ready to work with President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office later this...
Michigan Electors Cast Votes For Trump Amid Protests
Cheyna Roth/MPRN Protests and a national campaign to convince presidential electors to vote for anyone but President-elect Donald Trump did...
Lawmakers Approve Overhaul Of Michigan’s Energy Policies
Sandra Svoboda/WDET A major rewrite of Michigan’s energy policy is on its way to Gov. Rick Snyder. The main focus...
Ronna Romney McDaniel Poised To Lead Republican National Committee
Michigan Republican Party The leader of the Michigan Republicans appears to be on her way to leading the national party...
State Elections Bureau To Investigate Detroit Ballot Irregularities
Jake Neher/WDET The state will look into problems with ballots cast in 20 Detroit precincts in last month’s elections. The...
Michigan Supreme Court Silent On Recount Appeal
Jake Neher/WDET UPDATE: Michigan Supreme Court justices Robert Young and Joan Larsen will not participate in decisions related to the stalled...
Recount of Michigan’s Presidential Ballots Is Underway
The statewide recount of ballots cast in the presidential election is underway. That’s after a federal judge ruled overnight the...