MSU Government Relations

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

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

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

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.

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. 🇺🇸

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/2026/04/2…

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.

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.

@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.

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.

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.

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.

Thanks to our CARET representatives for a great job today talking about the impact of @MSUAgBio and @MSUExtension on Capital Hill.

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/ne…

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/media/press-re…

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.

.@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.

Congratulations to MSU’s Fall 2025 graduates. Most Spartans build careers in Michigan, joining 305,000+ alumni working and living across the state. We look forward to your Spartan Impact on MI's workforce. #GoGreen! msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/12/f…

State investment in MSU delivers returns. Times Higher Education ranks MSU among the top U.S. public universities for graduate employability. Spartans are job-ready, and many launch careers in MI —strengthening the state’s workforce and competitiveness. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/12/t…

Spartans supporting MI policy with research-based expertise. MSU’s Jason Miller has been appointed to the Commission for Logistics and Supply Chain Collaboration, bringing freight and economic analysis to inform policy and strengthen MI's infrastructure and competitiveness.