6:50 IPR's Politics Reporter Max Johnston breaks down what the State of the State address means for northern Michigan. “I’ll continue to reach out to Republicans here in Lansing,” she said. “While common ground seems less and less common these days, it’s never been more important that we work toward it.” Republican lawmakers Up North largely welcomed that theme with some hesitancy. "Gov. Whitmer also appeared to signal hope in her address tonight, but it remains to be seen whether she is willing to work with the Legislature to restore trust in government and foster a recovery for the state," State Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) wrote in a press release.