Rick Pluta is a managing editor with a focus on local news in Michigan, particularly in Ann Arbor. He writes for various publications and radio stations, including WMUK, 89.1 WEMU-FM, and Interlochen Public Radio. His articles cover a range of topics, including COVID-19 restrictions, Michigan Supreme Court cases, government plans, and weather-related issues.
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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will testify Wednesday before a US House committee that deals with election security.
By: Zoe Clark, Rick Pluta Mprn
After last night's presidential debate It's Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta are joined by Michigan Public's Adam Yahya Rayes to dig
Robert F. Kennedy Junior has filed a last-ditch federal lawsuit in an effort to get his name off Michigan's presidential ballot. That's as local clerks are already finalizing ballots for printing.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed a last-ditch federal lawsuit Thursday in an effort to get his name off Michigan's presidential ballot.
By: Rick Pluta
The state will now have an opportunity to respond to Kennedy's lawsuit and motion to remove his name. But the court does not have to accept the case or take any other action.
By: Rick Pluta
Two former top state House Republican staffers will face trial on allegations they embezzled from political funds for their personal use. We have more from Rick Pluta.
By: Rick Pluta
The charges allege the staffers embezzled from two political funds and a political action committee that was under their control.
By: Rick Pluta Mprn, Zoe Clark
Two years ago, for the first time in nearly 40 years, Democrats took complete control of Lansing with the reelection of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and winning both the state House and Senate.
The decision could be consequential in a close election. A federal judge has refused Robert F. Kennedy Junior's request to remove his name from Michigan's presidential ballot.
A federal judge has refused Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s request to remove his name from Michigan's presidential ballot.
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