MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – Representatives from Michigan’s State Legislature say they have a few more tasks to handle before the next group of elected officials come into office.
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State Senator Tom Casperson says he plans to keep pushing until the deadline.
“We’re finishing strong, we’re working hard … we’re working on things like Copper Peak on the west end of the U.P. We’re trying to get the funding secured for that,” State Senator Tom Casperson said.
“My hope is that we get them across the finish line and Governor Snyder will ultimately sign them.”
Sen. Casperson also says he is happy to have State-Senator elect Ed McBroom continue the legacy he has set in the Upper Peninsula.
“Ed will continue on and be a great Senator, and what an honor to know him.”
Meanwhile, Rep. Sara Cambensy says she’s focused on keeping good relationships with her fellow legislators during this lame duck session.
“I think there is going to be a lot more opportunities to work together and have more bi-partisan relationship, which the people seem to want,” Representative Sara Cambensy said.
She also mentions how she is honored to serve the Upper Peninsula for another term, and already has several priorities listed on her agenda that she would like to accomplish.
“One of my hopes is that we get funding back to where it should be with education, whether it’s K-12, our skilled trades programs, as well are our universities.”
“Another thing is infrastructure, and that’s something we hear time and time again and let’s make sure that we dedicate those dollars, put them where we can put more people to work and fix our roads.”
Both representatives say their goal during this time is to ensure they’re doing what’s best for the community.
The newly elected officials will be sworn in January 1, 2019.
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