Michigan Political Leadership Program

05/28/2026

We caught up with MPLP alumnus Mayor Lori Stone (2017) and she shared her journey from teacher, to State Rep to Mayor of Warren! Are you ready to run for office? Applications for our 2027 program are now available at mplp.msu.edu/apply

05/18/2026

Meet our MPLP 2026 Fellows of the Week!

05/18/2026

Congratulations on your appointment, Derrell Slaughter (2017)
Council on Climate Solutions

Derrell Slaughter, of Lansing, is the Michigan policy director for climate and energy for the Natural Resource Defense Council. Slaughter holds a Bachelor of Arts in public policy from Michigan State University. Derrell Slaughter is reappointed for a term commencing May 14, 2026, and expiring February 3, 2030.

The Council on Climate Solutions was created by Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-182. The Council acts in an advisory capacity to Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to formulate and oversee the implementation of the MI Healthy Climate Plan, which will serve as the action plan for this state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition toward economywide carbon neutrality.

05/16/2026

We are so grateful to Liz Ge**er for providing the policy simulation to our fellows for the past 10 years.

Her viewpoint simulation provides the fellows an opportunity to participate in a realistic exercise in practical policymaking.

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

Our 31st Annual Fundraising Dinner was a great success!

Special thanks to our emcee, Carol Cain, CBS Detroit and our guest speaker Robert Costa for a great conversation! We are so thankful to our donors, alums, friends and supporters for making this possible. It was great to see so many familiar faces and meeting some new ones! Hope to see you next year!