News
April 16, 2020
IPPSR Research Tracks School Response to COVID-19
As Michigan and states across the country suspend in-person learning in K-12 classrooms, IPPSR is tracking schools' response to COVID-19.
October 22, 2020
Michigan May Tilt Democratic in 2020 Election Races
Outscore pundits and experts in new Election Madness game.
October 08, 2020
K-12 Education During a Pandemic: IPPSR Public Policy Forum
IPPSR's Oct. 21 Public Policy Forum focuses on the present -- and the future -- of K-12 education during a pandemic.
September 25, 2020
Electoral College or Popular Vote: Electing the President
Latest State of the State Podcast points out the difference between popular vote and the Electoral College in electing a president.
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
2020 Post-Election Wrapup
Online via Zoom
Blog
October 22, 2020
Going Red or Blule in Michigan in 2020?
Predictions, projections and Election Madness in the latest State of the State Podcast.
October 20, 2020
Michigan’s New Budget: Who Gained and Who Lost?
Michigan's normal push-and-pull budget debate was more than a little bit different this year.
October 06, 2020
Remembering Gov. William Milliken
“It is my greatest hope that this administration will be known for its compassion, its idealism, its candor and its toughness in the pursuit of public ends...
September 17, 2020
CORONAUpdate (Week of September 11)
Our latest news blog on IPPSR-associated developments as the world confronts the pandemic coronavirus.