Michigan Budget Impacts on Michigan State University (MSU) Research and Extension: In the News

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As funding to the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and MSU Extension has been threatened, Michiganders speak out about how the elimination or reduction of research and Extension programs will affect them.

The Detroit Free Press--Granholm signs budget, vetoes more than 70 items (October 30, 2009)

The Detroit News--Granholm signs final six budget bills (October 30, 2009)

Livingston Daily--Governor won't veto MSU Extension funding (October 30, 2009)

Lansing State Journal--Governor won't veto MSU Extension funding (October 30, 2009)

The Detroit News--State budget nears completion (October 30, 2009)

Interlochen Public Radio (NPR)--State Cuts: Ag programs to be spared (October 30, 2009)

WLAJ Lansing--MI agriculture programs to focus on green energy (October 30, 2009)

Grand Rapids Press--Revamped MSU Extension program may be spared from Governor Granholm's budget ax (October 30, 2009)

The Detroit Free Press (Local News in Brief)--Statewide: Granholm due to give final budgets (October 30, 2009)

Traverse City Record-Eagle (AP)--Ag programs to focus on green energy (October 30, 2009)

Inside Higher Ed blog--Last-minute deal saves Michigan State Extension funds (October30, 2009)

The State News--Granholm spares Extension, Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station from cuts (October 29, 2009)

Port Huron Times Herald--MI agriculture programs to focus on clean energy (October 29, 2009)

Charleston (WV) Daily Mail--MI agriculture programs to focus on clean energy (October 29, 2009)

Lansing State Journal--Granholm to spare MSU Extension (October 29, 2009)

The Detroit Free Press--Granholm to spare MSU Extension (October 29, 2009)

The Detroit News--Granholm, MSU reach deal to save extension service money (October 29, 2009)

The Detroit News--Granholm, MSU reach deal to put focus on green economy (October 29, 2009)

The Michigan Messenger--Governor announces support for restructuring of MSU's ag programs (October 29, 2009)

WILX Lansing--Programs to focus less on rural communities (October 29, 2009)

9&10 News (Northern Michigan)--MI agriculture programs to focus on clean energy (October 29, 2009)

WSJV South Bend--MI agriculture programs to focus on clean energy (October 29, 2009)

WLKM Three Rivers--Discoussion continues--Extension budget cut (October 29, 2009)

WHMI 93.5 Livingston County--Governor spares MSU Extension service (October 29, 2009)

Kalamazoo Gazette--Michigan State University officials fear Extension programs will be eliminated (October 29, 2009)

Ionia Sentinel-Standard--County discusses possible MSUE cuts (October 29, 2009)

Ludington Daily News--State budget awaits Granholm's signature (October 29, 2009)

Lansing State Journal--Hollman: Mich., don't make Germany's mistake (October 29, 2009)

Lansing State Journal--Region's lawmakers split over revenue (October 29, 2009)

The Michigan Messenger--Ag industry, MSU anxious over potential cuts (October 29, 2009)

The Daily Reporter (Coldwater)--Veto may end 4-H, MSU Extension funds (October 29, 2009)

Port Huron Times Herald--Caller: Don't cut MSUE's state funds (October 29, 2009)

River Country Journal--Caswell decries possible cuts to 4-H, Extension service, and agriculture experiment stations (October 29, 2009)

Livingston Daily--State budget ax could doom MSU Extension (October 29, 2009)

MLive.com News Flash Blog--MI agriculture programs will focus on clean energy (October 29, 2009)

The Lansing 10 blog--MI agriculture programs will focus on clean energy (October 29, 2009)

University Business blog--MSU's research station faces ax (October 29, 2009)

Greg Laden's Blog--Michigan: Officials fear extension funding will soon be cut (October 28, 2009)

Kalamazoo Gazette--Van Buren County urges funding of MSU Extension (October 28, 2009)

Holland Sentinel--Ottawa County's $64 million budget takes $3 million hit (October 28, 2009)

Livingston Daily--MSU extension office could close (October 28, 2009)

Lansing State Journal--Governor expected to wield veto pen (October 28, 2009)

Tri-City Times--4-H, other MSUE programs at risk (October 28, 2009)

The Garden Lady blog--The Master Gardeners of Michigan Need Help (October 28, 2009)

The Red Tape Blog--Will MSU Agriculural Extension Survive Budget Process (October 28, 2009)

Michigan Land Use Institute Blog--MSU Extension Needs Our Help (October 28, 2009)

The State News--Granholm still reviewing state budget, could veto parts (October 28, 2009)

Detroit News--MSU's research station faces ax (October 28, 2009)

Snook Nook's Blog (through River Country Journal)--Let's keep Extension (October 28, 2009)

Three Rivers Commercial News--Mich. State Extension to be cut? (October 27, 2009)

Sault St. Marie Evening News--MSU Extension (October 27, 2009)

Interlochen Public Radio (NPR)--State Cuts: Agriculture programs fear the ax (October 27, 2009)

Michigan Messenger--Budget cuts could end MSU agriculture programs (October 27, 2009)

Iron Mountain Daily News--Budget crisis threatens MSU Extension (October 27, 2009)

Traverse City Record Eagle--Local MSU programs may be in peril (October 27, 2009)

Detroit News--Eliminate agricultural extension programs (October 27, 2009)

State News--Officials fear Extension funding soon will be cut (October 27, 2009)

9&10 News (Northern Michigan)--MSU Extension offices face possible funding cut (October 27, 2009)

Jack Lessenberry: Michigan Radio--Essay: Threatening Agriculture (October 27, 2009)

Science Blogs: Greg Laden's Blog--Michiganonians, your help is needed!!!! (October 27, 2009)

Cherry Blossom Moms blog--MSU Extension Faces Elimination? (October 27, 2009)

Bahcesel.com--Budget cuts could end MSU agriculture programs (October 27, 2009)

Serenity Farms Blog--I couldn't say it any better (October 27, 2009)

Cadillac News--MSU Extension offices face uncertain future (undated)

Grand Rapids Press--Local legislators take questions about state budget, economy from West Michigan business leaders at policy breakfast (October 26, 2009)

WLNS-6 (Lansing)--School Programs May Be in Jeopardy (October 26, 2009)

WLKM (Three Rivers)--Governor threatens MSU Ext. veto (October 26, 2009)

MSU Weeds Blog--MSU Programs in Jeopardy: Letter to Congress (October 26, 2009)

Daily Telegram (Adrian)--Veto could threaten Extension services (October 25, 2009)

Enviromich Blog--Re: MSU Extension Budget Matter (October 25, 2009)

Lansing State Journal--Cuts threaten MSU Extension (October 24, 2009)

River Country Journal (Three Rivers)--Proos: Attack on agriculture an attack on Michigan's economy (October 24, 2009)

Daily Kos Blog--Can Michigan Afford to Go Green? State Cuts MSU Extension/College of Natural Resources (October 24, 2009)

Erie Hiker--MSU Extension & College of Ag/Nat Resources to Close? (October 24, 2009)

Petoskey News-Review--MSU Extension, 4-H could be next budget victims (October 23, 2009)

River Country Journal--Tyler, Lori warn governor not to veto MSU agriculture Extension program (October 23, 2009)

Ogemaw County Herald--MSU Extension program facing possible elimination (October 23, 2009)

Argus-Press (Shiawassee County)--Ball says MSU Extension funding might be in danger at state level (October 23, 2009)

Spudman Magazine--Michigan Governor May Kill University Research, Extension This Week (October 23, 2009)

Farming in the Shade blog--Please Excuse the Commercial Interruption (October 23, 2009)

SC Gardener blog--MSU Extension faces closure (October 23, 2009)

MSU College of Natural Science Blog--Budget Impacts to MSU Research (October 23, 2009)

ANR@MSU blog--MSU research, service programs to close if funds vetoed (October 23, 2009)

NBC-25, WULC, and other affiliated stations--MSU Extension Faces Closure: The organization may face a sudden elimination of funding (October 22, 2009)

Gongwer News Service--F.Y. '10 PLUS 22: VETO OF M.S.U. AG STATION, EXTENSION FEARED (no link available, subscription service only)--(October 22, 2009)