December 11, 2020 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
With just a few remaining days in Michiganâs GOP-led Legislatureâs session, Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer said sheâs hopeful members can safely pass COVID relief plans for those struggling through the state.
The Governor held a press conference Thursday afternoon. Whitmer was asked about what she felt the chances were of the Legislature passing any COVID-19 package, given the fact the House recently lost a week of session due to coronavirus cases. Whitmer said she knows the legislature has had a lot of COVID cases through the ranks of legislators and staff. She said unfortunately thatâs the case and itâs cutting into their meeting time but her genuine hope is that they can come in safely, wear masks and do a few things before adjourning for the year - adding there are a lot of people struggling right now who are counting on the Legislature to get through this t