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In 2007, the Michigan House of Representatives welcomed 32 new lawmakers into the state chamber. Twenty-two of those freshmen legislators voluntarily participated in a three-day conference in December to learn about pressing state issues. The group discussed issues like the economy, healthcare, education and the businesses tax at the 2006 Institute for the MSU Legislative Leadership Program.

The Legislative Leadership Program is co-sponsored by Institute for Public Policy and Social Research and MSU Extension and strives to create links among lawmakers and university resources. Since 1994 LLP has offered newly elected legislators this forum to help meet the challenges of serving in a state with term limits. To help lawmakers meet these challenges, the LLP provides current research and evidence-based information on emerging issues affecting Michigan. The program links university resources with the legislative process through a series of presenters.

Several resource people from across the state participated along with Michigan State University professors at the 2006 forum. This year, panelists included economist Charlie Ballard, education policy expert Shariff Shakrani, Ingham County Department of Community Health Medical Director Dean Sienko, University of Michigan Economist Rebecca Blank, Citizens Research Council of Michigan Director of State Affairs Tom Clay and W.E. Upjohn Institute’s Tim Bartik.

Forums build on MSU's long-standing tradition of providing leadership training to state and county officials, community leaders, and aspiring public officials. The LLP is consistent with the policy and research education efforts conducted both on and off campus to support state legislators.

Contact AnnMarie Schneider, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, Michigan State University, 321 Berkey Hall, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1111, (517) 353-1738, or Email: annmarie@msu.edu

For a list of candidates, visit the Michigan Board of Elections

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