Government Affairs
Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet & an Election Town Hall
Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet hosted an Election Law Changed Town Hall on campus. She was joined by the Secretary of State's Office, State Senator Jeremy Moss, Saginaw County Clerk Vanessa Guerra, Bay County Clerk Katie Zanotti, and NAACP Saginaw Branch President Terry Pruitt, community members learned about how changes to election laws passed through ballot measures in 2022 will affect our upcoming elections in 2024.
President George Grant and John Kaczynski met with Cardinal Alum
President George Grant Jr and Executive Director of Government and Community Affairs John Kaczynski traveled to Washington DC to meet with legislators and Cardinal Alumni.
Gov. Whitmer joined President Grant at Saginaw High School
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined President Grant at Saginaw High School to discuss the value of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We appreciate her leadership, as well as Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet's and Representative Amos O'Neal's leadership, in increasing affordability and accessibility to our colleges and universities.
Congressmen Moolenaar joins former Congress members for a panel
The Great Lakes Bay Economics Club hosted a panel that included Former Congress people Bart Stupak and Vicki Hartzler alongside Congressmen John Moolenaar and a representative from Congressmen Dan Kildee's office.
Lt. Governor Gilchrist and Legislators meet with students
Saginaw Valley State University was honored to host Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and three state legislators today including Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet and Rep. Amos O'Neal. It was the first day of the Lt. Governor's "Made it in Michigan" tour. The trip highlighted efforts to lower education costs and increase the number of Michigan nurses. The Lt. Governor met with students, faculty, and staff and toured SVSU’s Nursing Simulation Lab.
President Grant and Rep. Graham Filler
President Grant posed with Rep. Amos O'Neal after testifying with Dr. Andrew Chubb and Dr. David Karpovich in front of the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee to talk about the Lake Huron Environmental Sciences Research Station.
President Grant speaks with State Speaker of the House Joe Tate
President Grant posed with Speaker Joe Tate after testifying with Dr. Andrew Chubb and Dr. David Karpovich in front of the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee to talk about the Lake Huron Environmental Sciences Research Station.
President Grant Meets with Kochville Twp. Supervisor Al Malesky
Kochville Township Supervisor Al Malesky visited SVSU, and connected with President Grant. Mr. Malesky has served as Supervisor since 2020 and, before that, served as the Chief of the Kochville Township Fire Dept. We are appreciative of the friendship we maintain with our neighbor. As neighbors, I know we can do some great things together.
About Us
The Governmental Affairs team at Saginaw Valley State University, advocates for university interests, cultivating positive connections with policymakers and stakeholders across federal, state, and local arenas. Our primary objective is to secure legislative funding and policies that resonate with the university's requirements, prioritizing affordability and enhancing educational opportunities for our students.
Driven by a commitment to proactive involvement, we aim to effectuate beneficial transformations in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region. Our advocacy endeavors are dedicated to ensuring that higher education remains affordable for all, thereby promoting inclusivity and equitable access to learning opportunities.
Through strategic engagement and collaborative efforts, we work tirelessly to shape policies that support the university's mission and contribute to the advancement of our community and beyond. By amplifying the voice of Saginaw Valley State University, we strive to secure the resources and legislative frameworks necessary to empower students, foster innovation, and drive positive change in the region and across the state.
CONTACT US.
John Kaczynski
Executive Director of Governmental and Community Affairs
jlkaczyn@svsu.edu
989-964-7481
Lex Hallberg
Assistant Director of Community Affairs
achallbe@svsu.edu
989-964-2168
Public Affairs
989-964-6065
publicaffairs@svsu.edu