Snyder, GOP Leaders At Odds Over Medicaid
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration and Republicans in the Legislature are at odds over how to pay for the...
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.
Gov. Snyder Elevates Chief Medical Executive
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder is boosting the position of Michigan chief medical executive to his official inner circle. The...
Senate To Vote On Flint Fix-Up Oversight
Jake Neher Flint could name its own experts to oversee the response to the city’s drinking water crisis under a...
Snyder Signs New Medical Marijuana Rules
WDET There will be new rules soon in Michigan governing how medical marijuana is grown, shared, and sold. Gov. Rick...
Snyder Still Not Satisfied With Federal Immigration Policies
Jake Neher/WDET A statewide conference on making Michigan more welcoming to immigrants kicks off Monday in Lansing. Local officials will trade tips...
Lawmakers Say You Can Have Your Pot And Eat It, Too
Sandra Svoboda Medical marijuana clinics in Michigan would have to be licensed and pay sales taxes under bills adopted by...
Lawsuit: State Shortchanging Locals By $4 Billion A Year
Jake Neher/WDET A lawsuit says Michigan is short-changing local governments $4 billion dollars a year. If it succeeds, it would...
Former POTUS Bill Clinton Does Labor Day Detroit Stop-By
Rick Pluta/MPRN Former President Bill Clinton was a crowd-stopper as he marched in Detroit’s Labor Day Parade on behalf of...
Schuette Must Decide Whether To Take Voting Case To SCOTUS [UPDATE]
Jake Neher/WDET UPDATE: Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. A legal...
Former Gov. Granholm: “I Have Great Hope Michigan Will Reject Politics of Divison”
michigan.gov Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has emerged as one of the top campaign surrogates for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton....
Michigan Supreme Court Next Stop For Marijuana Campaign
Jake Neher/WDET The campaign to legalize marijuana in Michigan now hopes the state Supreme Court will order the question onto...
Elections Officials Say They Can’t Force Melissa Gilbert To Appear On The Ballot
Facebook/Melissa Gilbert Michigan Republicans have not given up on efforts to keep Democrat Melissa Gilbert on the November ballot despite...