House Passes Bill Package to Stimulate Research, Development
State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) speaks on the House floor on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the Capitol Building in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Nov. 13, 2024 — The House passed House Bills 5100-01 today sponsored by state Reps. Jasper Martus (D-Flushing) and Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) respectively. These bills allow tax credits for research and development expenses that have the potential for significant technological innovation, job creation and economic development for businesses. “These tax credits will allow [...]
Martus Named House Democratic Legislator of the Year by Small Business Association of Michigan
LANSING, Mich., June 24, 2024 — The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) named state Rep. Jasper Martus (D-Flushing) House Democratic Legislator of the year. SBAM nominates one member from each side of the aisle annually to honor legislators who worked hard on behalf of small businesses. SBAM cited the work done by Martus to ensure that small businesses were included in the research and development tax credit legislative package that passed last year as the main reason for the [...]
Martus Thanks “Hero” Dan Kildee for His Service as Congressman
FLUSHING, Mich., Nov. 16, 2023 — U.S. Representative Dan Kildee (D-Flint Township) announced today he will not seek re-election. Kildee has served in Congress since 2013, representing parts of Genesee, Saginaw, Bay, and Midland counties. During his tenure, Congressman Kildee has represented his community through the Flint water crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, advocating to eliminate PFAS and changes in the global economy. State Rep. Jasper Martus (D-Flushing) previously served as a staffer for Kildee. In response to the announcement, [...]
Research and Development Focused Legislation Moves Through the House
Legislation to spur creativity and innovation here in Michigan passes the House LANSING, Mich., Nov. 1, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bills 5099, 5100, 5101, 5102 and 5187 yesterday. This economic development package would create and administer a state-level tax credit to offset the costs of research and development (R&D), encouraging businesses of all sizes to explore new technologies and create jobs for hardworking Michiganders. “I am thankful for my colleagues on both sides of the [...]
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Grow Tech Economy, Support Innovative Businesses
Bill package would create financial incentives for businesses to invest, expand LANSING, Mich., Nov. 1, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed R&D tax credit legislation yesterday, sponsored by state Reps. Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids), Jasper Martus (D-Flushing), Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) and Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo). House Bills 5099, 5100, 5101 and 5102 would create and administer a state-level tax credit incentive to offset the costs of research and development (R&D), encouraging businesses of all sizes to explore new [...]
Martus Stands in Support of Michigan Workers
FLUSHING, Mich., Sept. 15, 2023 — The United Auto Workers (UAW) officially went on strike earlier today. With a lack of consensus on negotiations, this is the first time UAW workers have struck simultaneously at all Big Three automakers — about 300,000 Michigan workers are hourly workers connected to the auto industry. The union has been in contract negotiations with the automobile companies fighting for fair pay and better benefits. This strike comes on the heels of others this week, [...]
Martus Commends Passage of Historic State Budget
Lansing, Mich. June 29, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed the state’s fiscal 2023-24 budget yesterday. This is the first budget in 40 years crafted by a Democratic trifecta — it reflects Michigan’s values by making the largest investment in education in the state’s history, including free breakfast and lunch for every public school student and affordable pre-K, as well as substantial investments in workforce recruitment and retention, water infrastructure and public safety. The legislators worked in a [...]
Great Lakes Consensus
Great Lakes Consensus By: Jasper R. Martus, House District 69 Rep. Jasper R. Martus in Committee Far from the political polarization and petty partisanship of Washington, D.C., leaders in Lansing have delivered major wins for Michigan this year. When Democrats gained power in the Michigan House and Senate while retaining the governorship — creating the first Democratic trifecta in forty years — some observers fretted over the direction Michigan would take. The record wins Democrats have delivered in [...]
Martus Applauds Major Investments in Genesee County by Ashley Capital and General Motors
LANSING, Mich. June 5, 2023 — Two major announcements were made today on new investments that will create thousands of jobs in Genesee County. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Buick City this morning where 10 industrial buildings will be constructed. This ceremony marked the creation of the Flint Commerce Center, which was made possible by the company Ashley Capital and other local partners. This center will be a magnet for national and international businesses. Following this event, General Motors [...]
Martus Applauds Passage of Historic House Budget
Lansing, Mich., May 11, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed a historic budget yesterday that makes transformative investments in education, infrastructure and workforce development. Highlights include expanding access to pre-K, increases in mental health resources for young people, record support for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention, expansion of local road funding, hiring more state troopers, and investments in skilled trade training programs. Preliminary wins for Genesee County in the House budget include funds for the Tommy’s Heart [...]
Martus Guest for State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 26, 2023 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered the State of the State address yesterday before a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Lansing. State Rep. Jasper R. Martus (D-Flushing) invited a prominent citizen of House District 69, Jenan Jondy of Flushing Township, to attend as his guest for the evening. Jondy is a leader in the Genesee County Muslim community, and she currently works as the regional economic innovation coordinator for the Michigan State [...]
Martus on Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 25, 2023 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered the State of the State address tonight before a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Lansing. During her speech, the governor discussed her legislative agenda for the new term, which includes bolstering the economy, increasing public safety, lowering costs for families, protecting fundamental rights, supporting Michigan workers, investing in early childhood education, and attracting talent to Michigan. After the event, state Rep. Jasper R. Martus (D-Flushing) issued [...]
Martus Celebrates New GM Investments in Flint
FLUSHING, Mich., Jan. 20, 2023 — General Motors announced today that it will invest $579 million to Flint Engine Operations, along with another $216 million in its Bay City engine plant. These investments are focused on producing the V-8 engine here in Michigan. After the announcement, state Rep. Jasper R. Martus (D-Flushing) issued the following statement: “Genesee County put the world on wheels. I applaud this new investment by General Motors and look forward to the good-paying union jobs that will be [...]
Martus Sworn in as Representative of House District 69
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 11, 2023 — State Rep. Jasper R. Martus (D-Flushing) was sworn in today as state representative for the 2023-24 legislative term. The swearing-in ceremony marked the formal opening of Michigan’s 102nd Legislature and the first day House Democrats had the majority in over a decade. Martus’ district comprises Flushing, Flint Township, Mount Morris Township, Swartz Creek and Montrose. “Today, I had the honor of being sworn in on the floor of the people’s house and am ready [...]