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Rick Pluta

The Michigan Hall of Justice.
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Michigan Supreme Court sets stage for minimum wage boost

Rick Pluta August 1, 2024

Minimum wage workers in Michigan are in line for a big pay raise in February under a ruling Thursday from...

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(L to R) Olivia Troye, Amanda Stratton, and Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the impact the upcoming election could have on the future of reproductive rights.
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Mich. Democrats seek reset with Harris at top of ticket

Rick Pluta July 26, 2024

Michigan Democrats are seeking a messaging reset with party leaders holding events around the state as Vice President Kamala Harris...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the state budget presentation Feb. 8, 2023.
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Whitmer endorses Harris for president, dismisses speculation about joining as running-mate

Rick Pluta July 23, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s nominee for president in an email...

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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 says Michigan is winnable for Biden, denies she ever said otherwise

Rick Pluta July 2, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reasserted Monday that she has faith President Joe Biden can win Michigan in November. That’s despite the...

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Detroit Evening Report: Bills to combat housing discrimination heading to Whitmer

Rick Pluta, Bre'Anna Tinsley June 27, 2024

Landlords would be barred from discriminating against tenants or prospective tenants who use housing vouchers or some other type of...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs legislation to repeal the 1931 abortion ban statute, which criminalized abortion in nearly all cases during a bill signing ceremony, Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Birmingham, Mich.
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Michigan judge issues order against enforcing abortion restrictions

Rick Pluta June 26, 2024

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has entered a provisional order that bars enforcement of a handful of remaining abortion...

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The Michigan State Capitol building.
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Michigan Legislature looks to pass budget before summer recess

Rick Pluta June 25, 2024

The Michigan Legislature reconvenes Tuesday with the goal of wrapping up the state budget as well a few other items...

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Michigan State Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix).
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Rep. Friske released while assault investigation continues

Rick Pluta June 24, 2024

Michigan Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) was released from the Lansing city lockup on Friday without being charged with a crime....

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Michigan Supreme Court to decide fate of Benson’s election rules

Rick Pluta June 20, 2024

The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on a legal challenge to the Secretary of State’s guidelines for...

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FILE - In this Aug. 2, 1942, file photo, Kansas City Monarchs pitcher Leroy Satchel Paige warms up at New York's Yankee Stadium before a Negro League game between the Monarchs and the New York Cuban Stars.
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Whitmer signs bill designating May 2 as ‘Negro Leagues Day’ in Michigan

Rick Pluta June 20, 2024

State Rep. Helena Scott (D-Detroit) celebrated Juneteenth this year by showing up at a historic ballpark, watching as her bill...

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FILE - The Flint Water Plant tower is seen, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in Flint, Mich.
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Snyder aide files intent to sue over ‘malicious’ Flint prosecution

Rick Pluta May 2, 2024

One of the chief targets of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s failed Flint water prosecutions has filed a notice that...

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FILE - The Michigan State Capitol is photographed, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Lansing.
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New child tax credit bills introduced in Michigan Legislature

Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson April 30, 2024

Bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would offer many lower-income parents a tax break for every child under 4 years...

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