MI Supreme Court Hears Dow Arguments
Mar. 4, 2009 | MPRN
- The Michigan Public Radio Network's Rick Pluta reports on the latest turn in a long-running case against Dow Chemical.
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Economy 2009: Michigan Lawmakers Anxious To Use Federal Stimulus Money
Feb. 18, 2009 | MPRN
- The Michigan Public Radio Network's Rick Pluta reports on how state lawmakers might use the federal stimulus package.
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Michigan Short On Funds To Fix Indigent Defense Gaps
Feb. 18, 2009 | MPRN
- The Michigan Public Radio Network's Rick Pluta reports on the problems with shoring up legal defense for the indigent.
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Governor Unveils Proposed Budget Cuts For Coming Fiscal Year
Feb. 13, 2009 | MPRN
- MPRN's Rick Pluta reports Governor Granholm is calling for major budget cutting in her proposed budget for fiscal 2010.
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Economy 2009: Granholm Calls For Alternative Energy Expansion
Feb. 3, 2009 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio Network's Rick Pluta reports on Gov. Jennifer Granholm's vision for the state in the coming year.
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Economy 2009: Governor To Call For Cuts And Tough Choices
Feb. 2, 2009 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio Network's Rick Pluta reports on some of the choices facing the state in hard fiscal times.
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Economy 2009: Michigan Lawmakers Return To Face Tough Economy
Jan. 15, 2009 | MPRN
- The Michigan Public Radio Network's Rick Pluta reports on the challenges facing Michigan lawmakers in the coming year.
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Michigan Legislature Prepares For Lame Duck Session
Nov. 7, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on Governor Jennifer Granholm's wish list of projects for completion in 2008.
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Election 2008: Taylor Ousted From Michigan Supreme Court
Nov. 5, 2008 | MPRN
- Chief Justice Cliff Taylor lost his bid for another term. Diane Hathaway will replace him on the state's highest court.
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Election 2008: Michigan GOP Reacts To Tuesday's Losses
Nov. 5, 2008 | MPRN
- Republicans in Michigan look to the future after suffering losses in Tuesday's elections.
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Election 2008: Analysis Of Michigan 7th And 9th Races With Rick Pluta
Nov. 1, 2008 | WKAR
- Analysis of Michigan 7th and 9th races with Rick Pluta
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Election 2008: Proposal Two Spurs Debate At Michigan State University
Oct. 31, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on the debate at MSU between supporters and opponents of Proposal Two.
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Election 2008: Political Parties Try To Mobilize Absentee Voters
Oct. 28, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on what could be a record year for absentee voting in Michigan.
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Election 2008: Democrats Aim To Unseat Chief Justice Taylor
Oct. 23, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on how Democrats are trying to unseat Chief Justice Cliff Taylor.
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Election 2008: Obama Appears At MSU As McCain Pulls Out Of Michigan
Oct. 3, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports on an eventful day in Michigan regarding the presidential candidates.
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Legislature Passes New State Energy Strategy
Sep. 19, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on legislation designed to boost the alternative energy industry in Michigan.
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Election 2008: Michigan Unemployment An Election Issue
Sep. 18, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports that Politicians are pointing fingers as the state's unemployment rate continues to rise.
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Governor To Resume Hearing On Future Of Detroit Mayor
Sep. 4, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports the Governor will go ahead with a hearing on the fate of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
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Election 2008: Race Issues May Affect Election In Michigan
Aug. 29, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports on how the charges faced by Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick might affect the presidential election.
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Election 2008: Michigan Economic Troubles Highlighted At Dem Convention
Aug. 27, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports on discussion of Michigan's economic problems at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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Election 2008: Dispute Over Nomination Process Continues For Democrats
Aug. 25, 2008 | MPRN
- The battle over the Michigan and Florida delegations is over, but the war over the nomination process continues.
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Governor Signs Great Lakes Compact, Water Protection Law
Jul. 10, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports Governor Granholm went to the Lake Michigan shoreline this week to sign some key water-protection measures.
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Democrats Are Undecided On A Smoking Ban
Jun. 24, 2008 | MPRN
- Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta reports on an effort to pass anti-smoking legislation in Michigan.
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Report Critical Of Michigan's Indigent Defense System
Jun. 18, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta has details on a new report that attacks Michigan's system of legal defense for the poor.
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Election 2008: Democrats Hope To Restore Party Unity
Jun. 2, 2008 | MPRN
- Senator Barack Obama returns to Michigan today, just two days after a panel of national Democratic Party leaders awarded him delegates from Michigan.
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Governor Works To Boost Alternative Energy Business
Apr. 22, 2008 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports that Governor Granholm is pushing hard for economic development in the alternative energy sector.
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Do-Over Michigan Primary Looks Unlikely
Mar. 20, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports that chances for a repeat presidential primary aren't good.
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Governor Poised To Sign Driver's License Bill
Feb. 15, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports the legislature has passed a bill to resolve a dispute over Michigan driver's licenses for non-citizens.
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New State Driver's License Rules Create Confusion And Fear
Feb. 6, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports top state officials are disagreeing over granting driver's licenses for those in the U.S. on temporary visas.
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Granholm Calls For Unity In State Of State
Jan. 30, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports on Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm's Sixth State of the State Address.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Party Disputes Affect Relevance Of Michigan Primary
Jan. 16, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports that both the Republican and Democratic winners won qualified victories in the Michigan presidential primary.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Some Dems Intend To Vote GOP
Jan. 15, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports that some Democrats may try to gain influence in today's primary election by voting for a Republican.
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Michigan Decision 2008: Michigan Primary A Gamble For Clout
Jan. 8, 2008 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports on the calculated risk Michigan political leaders took when they moved up the state's presidential primary.
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Governor Pushes Renewable Energy Plan
Dec. 20, 2007 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports Governor Granholm is hoping to sharply boost the use of renewable energy sources in Michigan.
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New Requirements May Mean New Math Teaching Methods
Nov. 16, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports Michigan schools are rethinking how they teach high-level math to some students.
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DEQ Money Still Uncertain In State Budget Deal
Nov. 1, 2007 | MPRN
- Rick Pluta reports Democrats and Republicans are still negotiating a plan to pay for the Department of Environmental Quality.
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DNR Told License Fees Inadequate
Oct. 29, 2007 | WKAR
- MPRN's Rick Pluta reports the state Department of Natural Resources is being told it may not be collecting enough in hunting and fishing license fees.
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Left And Right Find Fault In Budget Deal
Oct. 9, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports that despite the recent budget deal, the fight over state finances continues at the Capitol.
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Emergency Budget Deal Keeps Government Shutdown Short
Oct. 1, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports the legislature finished work on an emergency budget deal early this morning that was quickly signed by Governor Granholm.
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Deadline For State Government Shutdown Approaches
Sep. 30, 2007 | WKAR
- With the shutdown deadline looming, Rick Pluta reports on the last hours of negotiation over the state budget.
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Governor, Legislature Close In On Budget Deadline
Sep. 28, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta has the latest on the state's budget standoff. Monday is the deadline for a government shutdown if there's no resolution.
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Conflict Continues On Cuts Versus Tax Hike
Sep. 21, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports Senate Republicans haven't yet voted on actual state spending cuts.
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State Budget Battle Now Centered In House.
Sep. 20, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports the state's budget deadlock is now focused on ten House Democrats.
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Weekend Session Fails To Produce State Budget Agreement
Sep. 17, 2007 | WKAR
- MPRN's Rick Pluta talked with Melissa Ingells about a fruitless weekend of work at the state Capitol.
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Legislature Continues To Clash Over Budget
Sep. 13, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports there’s little evidence a budget-related state government shutdown can be avoided in less than three weeks.
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State Budget-Tax Proposal Won't Appear On Fall Ballot
Sep. 7, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports a choice between raising the state's income tax and raising the state's sales tax won't be on the November ballot.
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Governor Plans Economic Development Trip To Europe
Jul. 11, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports some legislators don't like the timing of Governor Granholm's planned trade mission.
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Governor And Republicans Disagree On Existence Of Deal
Jun. 27, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports that if there was ever a secret budget deal in Lansing, it's falling apart.
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Schools Face Budget Deadline
Jun. 13, 2007 | WKAR
- Michigan Schools are required to have their budgets ready before their fiscal year begins on July first. Rick Pluta reports that’s a problem this year.
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Part-Time Legislature Idea Raised
Jun. 6, 2007 | WKAR
- Rick Pluta reports the idea of a part-time Michigan legislature is once again being proposed in Lansing.
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