News
July 18, 2018
Schools, Housing, Safety and City Finance Are MAPPR Winners
Teaching, public schools, affordable housing, the Great Lakes and community fiscal health are MAPPR winners for 2018-19.
January 11, 2019
MPLP Announces Class of 2019
A new class of Michigan Political Leadership Program Fellows is ready to begin its work.
December 14, 2018
Michigan Warms to Trump, Cools to Snyder, Sees Bright Economy Ahead
The president, the governor and the economy are rated in a new State of the State Survey.
December 13, 2018
Michigan Swings Back to Blue in Election 2018
Insights into Election 2018 from the State of the State Survey.
Programs
Michigan Political Leadership Program
MPLP is one of the nation’s premiere leadership training programs, selecting 24 diverse men and women each year.
State of the State Survey
SOSS takes the public pulse on Michigan’s economy and leadership each quarter. Researchers are invited to add questions.
Office for Survey Research
OSR has produced major research data for faculty, government agencies and major corporations by mail, phone and web.
Legislative Leadership Program
This short course in public policy offers select training to those newly elected to the Michigan Senate and House.
Public Policy Forums
IPPSR’s series of public policy forums combine evidence-based research, theory and best practice. They are open to the public. Reserve a seat.
Michigan Applied Public Policy Research Program
Grants are awarded for applied policy research. They encourage the exchange of ideas between faculty and policymakers.
Events
Michigan Political Leadership Program Annual Fundraising Dinner
Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, MI
Michigan Political Leadership Program Annual Fundraising Breakfast
JW Marriott, Grand Rapids, MI
First Step Act - Keeping the Ex in ExOffender
Anderson House Office Building, Mackinac Room, 5th Floor
Blog
February 08, 2019
Solar's got the power. How bright's the economy? IPPSR Podcast
New research shines light on Michigan's energy choices. And the economy to come and our political preferences. Listen in!
February 15, 2019
Independent Streams (Week of February 11)
Our biweekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
February 15, 2019
Why Today's Policymakers Are Younger
A fresh take on seeking public office -- younger candidates are making their mark.
February 11, 2019
In Other Words (Week of February 4)
Our biweekly policy-related readings from divergent voices across Michigan. Their positions are On the Right, On the Left and Down the Middle.