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May 11, 2023

MSU Poll Finds Economic Pessimism Continues

MSU Poll Finds Economic Pessimism Continues

Michiganders Rank Inflation and the Cost of Living as Top Concern

EAST LANSING, Mich, May 3, 2022 - Michigan...

March 13, 2023

86th State of the State Survey Brief Report

The 86th State of the State Survey Brief Report (.pdf) has been released, March 13th, 2023 by the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research.

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March 08, 2023

Improving Gun Safety in Michigan - Public Policy Forum

In 2022, more than 40,000 gun deaths were recorded across the United States. With the recent mass shootings at Michigan State University and Oxford High...

December 07, 2022

Michigan Political Leadership Program Announces 2023

Michigan Political Leadership Program Announces 2023

East LANSING, Mich., December 7, 2022 – Today, the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP)...

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May 11, 2023

Sailing Toward The Debt Ceiling Cliff

It took 15 ballots, but eventually, new Congressional leadership was elected. Urged by President Trump to “play tough” on the debt ceiling, the House immediately set out to provoke a crisis....

December 09, 2022

Redistricting's effect on Black Representation in Michigan

Michigan had a historic midterm election following its first redistricting process under the Independent Redistricting Commission. The Commission set out to...

November 02, 2022

ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in Michigan: Spending Plans as of April 2022

Just over 17% of the $4.4 billion allocated to Michigan local governments have been spent. Nearly $3.6 billion funds remain unobligated, $3 billion to be...

October 06, 2022

Study found Cash Payments from 2021 Child Tax Credit Extension points to Improved Infant and Maternal Health

The 2021-22 Michigan Applied Public Policy Research (MAPPR) grants awardees completed their research and it is of great interest to citizens as well as...

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