I know Governor Rick Snyder loves STEM and even came to the State Championships last year and saw what FIRST is all about. I would recommend trying to contact him (potentially through one out the Board of Directors for FIRST In Michigan) to push this through.
francois.castaing@gmail.com <-- Chairman
gail.alpert@gmail.com <-- President and Secretary
They might be pretty busy during the season, so you may have to wait for off-season. Good luck!
Ps. I think I can speak on behalf of Crevolution down in Sterling Heights and say we support you in this endeavor.