State Seeks Bidders for Mackinac Pipeline Study
The state has extended the deadline for companies to bid on work studying Enbridge Line 5. That’s the oil and gas...
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.
The state has extended the deadline for companies to bid on work studying Enbridge Line 5. That’s the oil and gas...
Following a strong finish in New Hampshire, Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) is betting big on the Midwest to help him fulfill...
FLINT -- Hillary Clinton took a break over the weekend from stumping for support in New Hampshire to bring her campaign...
Governor Rick Snyder has asked President Obama to declare a disaster in Flint, and to provide federal aid to help...
Governor Rick Snyder has activated National Guard units to go to work in Flint. Guard troops will relieve American Red...
Governor Rick Snyder says he’s slowing down his plans to fix Detroit’s schools in order to the process moving. In...
The Michigan Supreme Court will decide whether courts may step into resolve a dispute between dueling factions of a Baptist...
Governor Rick Snyder acknowledges the decision to switch the city of Flint’s water system was not vetted the way it should...
By Rick Pluta and Jake Neher A state lawmaker wants to make sure commercial fish farms will never be allowed to...
The new Michigan Supreme Court term officially starts Thursday with a new justice appointed by Governor Rick Snyder. He named...
Governor Rick Snyder says he’d like Michigan to welcome more refugees fleeing war and violence in the Middle East. The governor...
A group of construction contractors and trade unions is pushing back against an effort at the state Capitol to repeal prevailing...