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MSU Government Relations

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The official account of Government Relations at Michigan State University.

 East Lansing, MI
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Last week, Spartans were on Capitol Hill engaging policymakers on a range of issues — from strong federal investment in the National Science Foundation to the evolving education policy landscape. MSU expertise continues to inform important policy conversations in Washington.
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The future of Michigan’s workforce is taking shape at MSU. As the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation rises, we’re grateful for the State of Michigan’s $60M investment supporting students, innovation and Michigan’s economic future. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/0…
Sen. Sam Singh, Sen. Sarah Anthony, MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz, MSU Board of Trustees Chair Brianna Scott, and Trustee Rebecca Bahar-Cook at the beam signing ceremony for the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation.

ALT Sen. Sam Singh, Sen. Sarah Anthony, MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz, MSU Board of Trustees Chair Brianna Scott, and Trustee Rebecca Bahar-Cook at the beam signing ceremony for the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation.

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MSU @FRIBLab Director Thomas Glasmacher joined directors from Brookhaven National Laboratory and Jefferson Lab and a representative of the APS Division of Nuclear Physics on Capitol Hill to advocate for strong funding for the @energy Office of Science nuclear physics program.
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In 1982, gas was about $1.28/gallon. The current State House proposal would take MSU state funding back to a comparable 1982 level — without adjusting for inflation. MSU faces 2026 costs, not 1982 costs. Take 2 minutes to support continued funding: go.msu.edu/advocacy26
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Nearly 8,000 Michigan residents graduated from MSU this weekend. 6,351 were undergraduates from Michigan high schools. Future classes deserve that same state investment. Take two minutes to support continued funding for MSU: go.msu.edu/advocacy26
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The current State House budget proposal would cut nearly $199m from MSU’s general operations funding while also reducing support for MSU Extension and AgBioResearch. Take 1 minute to support MI students, research, agriculture and communities statewide. go.msu.edu/advocacy26
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MSU Veterinary Medicine leadership was in D.C. meeting with members of MI's delegation on priorities that strengthen the veterinary workforce: training, MSU’s new associate degree in veterinary nursing, USDA-supported disease surveillance through NAHLN, VMLRP, and student loans.
Pictured are MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Kim Dodd, Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Success Stephen Carey, and Associate Professor Ashley Vanderbroek during meetings in Washington, D.C. with members of Michigan’s congressional delegation.

ALT Pictured are MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Kim Dodd, Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Success Stephen Carey, and Associate Professor Ashley Vanderbroek during meetings in Washington, D.C. with members of Michigan’s congressional delegation.

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We ❤️ cows at USDA! @SecRollins met "Lightning Bug" at @michiganstateu! 🐄 This incredible dairy cow has a smart tracker that monitors her eating, rumination, and health in real time. Proud to see Ag innovation happening in America. 🇺🇸
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Two-time MSU graduate Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak at Spring 2026 commencement—a reminder that Spartans give back to Michigan through leadership and public service, including nearly 30 bipartisan legislators who are part of the Spartan Caucus. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/0…
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Thank you to @RepTomBarrett for visiting the @michiganstateu greenhouses this morning. His support for funding that helps us renovate greenhouses in partnership with @USDA_ARS is benefitting Michigan agriculture and beyond.
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MSU AGEP students recently visited the state Capitol and Washington, D.C. to meet with local state representatives and MI’s congressional delegation. Started with NSF support and sustained by MSU, AGEP strengthens the pipeline of future faculty, leaders, and engaged citizens.
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In recent weeks, MSU Government Relations has supported multiple MSU groups in Washington, D.C. engaging federal partners on priorities that matter to Michigan and the nation.
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@CANRatMSU leaders and CARET advocates met with Michigan’s delegation on ag research and federal investment. We also celebrated David L. Ortega’s CAST honor at the Library of Congress, and supported productive Hill meetings advancing MSU’s research priorities.
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In its largest geographic expansion yet, @michiganstateu's Rx Kids program is officially open to families in all 15 counties of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Four women pose with baby, backpacks, and teddy bears. The backpacks have \"UP\" on them. The woman on the left holds a baby in a white race car outfit. An American flag is on the right. Text reads: FREE WELL WATER TEST KITS.

ALT Four women pose with baby, backpacks, and teddy bears. The backpacks have \"UP\" on them. The woman on the left holds a baby in a white race car outfit. An American flag is on the right. Text reads: FREE WELL WATER TEST KITS.

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Thrilled to welcome the AMAZING Dr. Mona to Washington to talk about the great work we're doing (and what still needs to get done) for children and families in Flint and all across the country.
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Thanks to our CARET representatives for a great job today talking about the impact of @MSUAgBio and @MSUExtension on Capital Hill.
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Thank you to @RepTomBarrett for joining us in person for FRIB’s KSEE ribbon-cutting, and to @SenGaryPeters, @SenatorSlotkin, @RepJackBergman, @RepDebDingell, @RepScholten, @ShriThanedar for participating through recorded remarks. frib.msu.edu/news-center/new…
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The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at MSU has inaugurated the K500 Chip Testing Facility, expanding U.S. capacity for radiation effects testing of advanced microelectronics used in spaceflight, defense, wireless communications, and autonomous systems.
A man in a grey suit stands before a green backdrop with logos of Michigan State University, U.S. Department of Energy, and FRIB. He wears a tie with 'S' patterns and speaks at a podium with a microphone.

ALT A man in a grey suit stands before a green backdrop with logos of Michigan State University, U.S. Department of Energy, and FRIB. He wears a tie with 'S' patterns and speaks at a podium with a microphone.

Six individuals formally cut a green ribbon that reads \"K500 CHIP TESTING FACILITY.\" Backdrops bear logos of the U.S. Department of Energy and Michigan State University. A person in the middle right is holding oversized scissors.

ALT Six individuals formally cut a green ribbon that reads \"K500 CHIP TESTING FACILITY.\" Backdrops bear logos of the U.S. Department of Energy and Michigan State University. A person in the middle right is holding oversized scissors.

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Thank you to Congresswoman @repkmr and bipartisan partners for supporting continued federal funds for the @FlintRegistry. This investment helps sustain long-term health monitoring, outreach, and services for Flint residents impacted by the water crisis. mcdonaldrivet.house.gov/medi…
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MSU is the nation’s No. 1 recipient of @doescience funding. President @KevinGuskiewicz met with Acting Director Harriet Kung and her team, then with @RepScholten, and with @RepJames's chief of staff, to underscore federal support for research and student aid.
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.@CANRatMSU's @dlortega explains how policy decisions made at the national and international level quickly translate into higher costs for Michigan families, farmers and food-related businesses.
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