Proud to share this look at Hudsonville’s farming roots and the agricultural tradition that continues to shape the character of our community.
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Honored to welcome Captain Nate VandenBosh of the Michigan Army National Guard to the Senate Chambers for our Memorial Day Service. A graduate of Unity Christian High School in Ottawa County, Nate represents the strong tradition of service found throughout our community. Thank you for your service, Nate.
Michigan State University leadership hosted more than 100 stakeholders and friends of the university on May 14 to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated MSU Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex. Read more: https://t.co/WLNtbwYsxc
Proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting of MSU’s upgraded greenhouse facilities — strengthening research, innovation and our leadership in plant science. These facilities will help Spartans tackle global challenges in agriculture, sustainability and food security. Go Green!
Thanks to all who celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the new and updated @michiganstateu greenhouses today. This milestone marks our commitment to advancing and protecting Michigan’s food systems and environment. It wouldn’t have been possible without our great partners’ support.
Very grateful to celebrate the new @michiganstateu Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex and to recognize the many stakeholders, partners and friends who made it possible. #GoGreen
@MikeNealIN@GoRail I appreciate @GoRail continuing to bring this message forward. Freight rail is essential to our state's economy, and I am proud to support our continued investment in this critical infrastructure.
In the last year, USDA made $889 million in investments in rural communities across Michigan:
· Community Projects: $570 mil
· Economic Development: $45 mil
· Affordable Housing: $274 mil
· Total Investment: $889 mil
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#MSU needs to return to its roots and refocus on its core mission. Taxpayers and students deserve confidence that their dollars are being put to good use.
I look forward to discussing the important role MSU has to play here in Michigan and the university recommitting itself to the principles it was founded on as we continue to work through the state budget process.
State House Republicans are looking to slash 62% of state funding for Michigan State University.
During a press conference Thursday announcing the House’s proposed state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, said MSU has been “losing their way, losing focus of their core mission.” The proposal seeks to reduce state appropriations to the university by $208.8 million compared to the current fiscal year, in which MSU received $333.7 million.
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Good week at #MSU Started the week with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at the Dairy Farm and wrapped up the week at the 38th annual horticulture student plant sale. Picked up a few plants too!
In Lansing, Michigan with the incredible @RepTomBarrett at the MSU Dairy Research Facility! And we heard directly from producers and delivered real results. 🇺🇸🥛🐄
Michigan leads as the #2 state for specialty crops, and we’re backing that up with:
• TWO new Specialty Crop Investments (SCRI + Block Grants to states)
• Expanded funding through the One Big Beautiful Bill
• Additional bridge payments to support farmers right now
At the same time, we’re investing in the future. Training the next generation to grow a $15.7B dairy industry that powers Michigan’s ag economy.
This is what delivering for farmers looks like!
I want to thank @USDA Under Secretary @RichardFordyce1 for his support of ag and for visiting the new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center at @michiganstateu. This facility will enhance the MI dairy industry for decades to come. Read about the visit: https://t.co/MFKPjamjuB