MSU Government Relations

The official account of Government Relations at Michigan State University.

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Congratulations to MSU alum and former faculty member Dr. Rashida Harrison on her election to the Michigan Senate!

District 28 is home to nearly 80,000 Spartan alumni. We look forward to welcoming her to the Spartan Caucus. Go Green!

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Congratulations to MSU alum and Spartan Caucus member Representative @juliebrixie on her reelection.

District 73, which includes Michigan State University and is home to nearly 45,000 Spartan alumni.

Thank you for your continued service to the Spartan community. Go Green

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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.

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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: https://t.co/oVsRM2fabJ

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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: https://t.co/oVsRM2fabJ

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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. https://t.co/oVsRM2fabJ

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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.

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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.

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[George Smith @GeorgeSmithUofA]

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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@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 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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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.

[Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet @RepKMR]

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.

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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.

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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.

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