Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden (left) swears in state Rep. Jasper Martus (right) at the Michigan Capitol on Jan. 11. Photo provided LANSING State Rep. Jasper R. Martus (D-Flushing) was sworn in on Jan. 11 as state representative for the 2023-24 legislative term. Martus’ district comprises Flushing, Flint Township, Mt. Morris Township,
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden (left) swears in state Rep. Jasper Martus (right) at the Michigan Capitol on Jan. 11. Photo provided LANSING State Rep. Jasper R. Martus (D-Flushing) was sworn in on Jan. 11 as state representative for the 2023-24 legislative term. Martus’ district comprises Flushing, Flint Township, Mt. Morris Township,
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rejected a GOP offer to extend her emergency powers in exchange for a promise to work with lawmakers. "Michigan remains in a state of emergency regardless of the actions you decide to take,” Whitmer says. But she faces growing pressure and lawsuits to loosen her orders.
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday offered Republican legislative leaders a series of bargaining concessions in an attempt to break an ongoing budget stalemate but made clear she will not sign away gubernatorial power.