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Rick Pluta

U.S. Transportation Security Administration officers discovered 3D-printed replica firearms in a carry-on bag at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on February 20, 2020.
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Michigan Senate committee OKs ‘ghost gun’ regulations

Rick Pluta December 11, 2024

A state Senate committee adopted legislation Tuesday that would implement new firearm restrictions meant to make it easier to trace...

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Rows of chairs sit empty in a college classroom.
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Spartans, Warriors, Broncos and Bulldogs won’t get COVID refunds

Rick Pluta December 6, 2024

Four state universities do not owe students refunds for tuition, room and board and other costs after cancelling in-person classes...

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The Michigan Hall of Justice.
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Mich. Supreme Court will consider claims by immigrant rights law firm

Rick Pluta December 5, 2024

The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case filed against the state by an immigrant rights organization that...

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Whitmer signs polling place firearm ban

Rick Pluta December 5, 2024

The open carry of guns in and near polling places and absentee ballot counting boards will be outlawed under bills...

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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Michigan Attorney General wants cases against 2020 GOP fake electors to go ahead

Rick Pluta November 28, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing ahead with criminal cases against Republicans accused of falsely presenting themselves as presidential...

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FILE - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 4, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md.
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Whitmer: State prepared to fight election interference attempts

Rick Pluta November 5, 2024

With so many closely contested races in Michigan, authorities are on the lookout for efforts to meddle with elections or...

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Campaign buttons from Michigan Public Radio Network reporter Rick Pluta's personal collection.
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Minor party nominees could have big impact on Michigan presidential race

Rick Pluta October 29, 2024

The race for president is largely viewed as Vice President Kamala Harris versus former President Donald Trump — the Democrat...

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Vice President Kamala Harris addresses a crowd of union members and supporters at Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.
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Former GOP congressman among those supporting Democratic presidential ticket

Rick Pluta October 4, 2024

A group of former state GOP politicians, staffers and consultants announced Thursday that they are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris...

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The Michigan Capitol is seen, May 24, 2023, in Lansing, Mich.
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Former aides to Michigan House speaker face trial on embezzlement charges

Rick Pluta September 13, 2024

Two former top state House Republican staffers will go to trial on allegations they embezzled from political funds for their...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses a crowd at a fundraiser in Royal Oak on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
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RFK Jr. goes to court to drop his name from Michigan ballot

Rick Pluta September 4, 2024

A Michigan Court of Claims judge acted quickly Tuesday to deny Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s request to be removed from...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses a crowd at a fundraiser in Royal Oak on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
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RFK Jr. will appear on Michigan ballot, despite suspending campaign

Rick Pluta August 28, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the Michigan presidential ballot, despite his announcement Friday that he is suspending his...

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Benson opens inquiry into Elon Musk-related PAC

Rick Pluta August 6, 2024

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has opened an inquiry into whether a political action committee controlled by billionaire Elon...

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