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Rick Pluta

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
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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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Michigan House of Representatives chamber
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Dems to regain Michigan House majority after voters fill vacancies

Rick Pluta April 17, 2024

Michigan Democrats are poised to regain their state House majority after declaring victory in two special elections to fill vacancies....

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Defendant James Crumbley speaks before his sentencing for involuntary manslaughter in a school shooting committed by his son, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Pontiac, Mich. His wife, Jennifer Crumbley, center, listens. The Crumbleys were each sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday for failing to take steps that could have prevented the killing of four students in 2021.
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Crumbleys’ sentencing opens door to appeal

Rick Pluta April 11, 2024

Now that the parents of the Oxford school shooter have been sentenced, they can file an appeal and request publicly...

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Michigan State Capitol
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Michigan Legislature to reconvene this week

Rick Pluta April 9, 2024

The Michigan Legislature returns to the state Capitol this week following its spring recess. Before the break, the Legislature’s Democratic...

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Michigan Supreme Court
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Michigan Supreme Court agrees to look at homeless youth case

Rick Pluta March 15, 2024

The Michigan Supreme Court will consider a case regarding the legal status of a troubled child without a clear home....

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Michigan Supreme Court
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High court hears arguments in school safety civil rights case

Rick Pluta March 14, 2024

The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on whether schools can be held legally liable under the state’s civil...

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