Rick Pluta is the Managing Editor at the Michigan Public Radio Network. He covers a diverse range of topics including elections, government, politics, and public policy, with a focus on general assignment news and legal affairs. Rick's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Michigan Radio, WMUK, and NPR, among others.
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Rick Pluta's coverage predominantly focuses on local government and political developments in Michigan, with a strong emphasis on legal policy regulation. He regularly reports on Michigan-specific issues, including COVID-19 restrictions, the Michigan Supreme Court, and state politics.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson held a joint appearance Wednesday – one day after Benson won the Democratic nomination for governor.
By: Rick Pluta
A business-backed group is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to invalidate a campaign finance petition over a dispute about signature certification.
A business-backed group has asked the Michigan Supreme Court to invalidate a petition campaign to ban campaign donations from political committees linked to regulated monopoly utilities and large government contractors
By: Rick Pluta
The lawsuit asks the Supreme Court to rule by August 20 A business-backed group has asked the Michigan Supreme Court to invalidate a petition
By: Rick Pluta, Zoe Clark
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Republican nominee John James has until Friday to submit his choice, who would have to be ratified at a GOP state convention later this month.
By: Rick Pluta, Zoe Clark
More than 2.5 million Michiganders turned out to vote in this year's primary election. But there was a big gap in the number of Democrats and Republicans who voted.
This week we're going to do something a little bit different - instead of talking about a certain political race or a significant piece of
By: Rick Pluta, Zoe Clark
It's official: State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks is the Democrat's choice to run for Lieutenant Governor. Brinks joins It's Just Politics this week. Plus, Michigan Public Radio Network's Colin Jackson reports on the weekend's Democratic Nominating Convention.
By: Rick Pluta, Zoe Clark
There is a huge decision facing Michigan voters in an already huge 2026 election: whether to vote to convene a constitutional convention (also known as a “Con-Con”) to rewrite the state’s entire constitution. The implications are enormous. What you need to know.
