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Local leaders

State legislators representing East Lansing and MSU

Rep. Gretchen Whitmer

Party: Democrat

Who: Represents Ingham County in the Michigan House of Representatives

Committees: Appropriations - decides how money is delegated to Michigan's 15 public universities.

How to contact her: gretchenwhitmer@house.mi.gov, (517) 373-1786


Sen. Virg Bernero

Party: Democrat

Who: Represents the East Lansing and Lansing area in the Michigan Senate

Committees: Health Policy; Judiciary; Local, Urban & State Affairs; Technology & Energy

How to contact him: SenVBernero@senate.michigan.gov, (517) 373-1734

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