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.
September 11, 2018
IPPSR Launches 26th Year of Public Policy Forums
IPPSR's 2018 Public Policy Forums kick off Sept. 19. Topic: recreational marijuana.
August 30, 2018
Podcast Reviews August Primary and Previews November Election
With the August primary past, IPPSR podcasters look ahead to November's vote and the vitality of Michigan's economy.
August 06, 2018
MPLP Alumni Advance to November Election
MPLP alumni win voter approval to appear on Michigan's Nov. 7 election ballot.
Programs
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.
Michigan Political Leadership Program
MPLP is one of the nation’s premiere leadership training programs, selecting 24 diverse men and women each year.
Events
Connecting Research Outcomes to Policy Debates
Room 61, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University
IPPSR Public Policy Forum: Michigan's Workforce and Prevailing Wages
Anderson House Office Building, Mackinac Room, 5th Floor
Blog
August 24, 2018
Primary, "Pink" Wave, Prosperity
Just past Michigan's August primary, IPPSR's State of the State Podcast reviews gubernatorial campaigns, voter demographics and how Michigan may handle -- or not -- another recession.
April 27, 2018
Understanding The Impact Of Republicans' State Electoral Success
Since 1990, state legislatures have been increasingly dominated by the Republican party. In 1990, six states had both chambers of Congress controlled by the...
April 27, 2018
In Other Words (Week of April 23)
Our new biweekly policy-related readings from divergent voices across Michigan.
April 20, 2018
Independent Streams (Week of April 16)
Our every other week roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.