Three of Michigan\'s top universities are ready to sign an agreement with Procter and Gamble that promises to bring a hefty amount of research funding to the state.

The Cincinnati-based company has negotiated a master contract with three universities - Wayne State University, the University of Michigan and Michigan State University - that will fast-track future research projects by preemptively clearing legal hurdles. Gov. Rick Snyder announced the development in his State of the State speech Wednesday night.

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