News
April 16, 2020
IPPSR Research Tracks School Response to COVID-19
As Michigan and states across the country return to in-person learning in K-12 classrooms, IPPSR tracks schools' response to COVID-19.
March 23, 2021
K-12 Schools: Moving Past Pandemic Recovery
New research, new lessons and new classroom challenges in April 7 Public Policy Forum. Registration open now.
March 15, 2021
When Dams Break
See the video and presentation connecting policy, infrastructure, recreation, lakeside living, water safety and, potentially, climate change.
February 18, 2021
Rosenthal Award Honors Past and Present Legislative Interns
One student's legacy: the prestigious Daniel Rosenthal Prize. Good luck to everyone who has applied.
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 Redistricting: Making Public Hearings Fair and Effective
This is an online event
IPPSR Public Policy Forum -- American Rescue Plan Act
Online Via Zoom
Blog
March 26, 2021
Renewing Economy, Voting Districts and Local Government Finances
Looking ahead: Michigan's economy, redistricting and $4.4 billion in federal stimulus recovery aid to local government.
April 02, 2021
American Rescue Plan of 2021
Shining a light on how a new stimulus benefits workers, families, schools, local governments and just about everyone.
March 15, 2021
The 'Diploma Divide': Does It Exist for Racial and Ethnic Minorities?
Does educational level guide our voting behavior? New research seeks a possible answer.
March 09, 2021
Writing Budgets: The Value of the What-If Simulation
Freshman legislators recently got the chance to practice budgetmaking, and I did too.