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.
November 06, 2020
MPLP Alumni Claim Nine State House Seats
Three Michigan Political Leadership Program alumni add leadership titles to their positions.
November 05, 2020
K-12 Education During a Pandemic: IPPSR Public Policy Forum
IPPSR's October Public Policy Forum focused on the present -- and the future -- of K-12 education during a pandemic.
October 30, 2020
Post-Election Wrapup 2020 -- Polls and Prose Behind the Vote
MSU's Michigan Political Leadership Program and Michigan Political History Society pair up to host election-year event.
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.
Blog
October 22, 2020
Going Red or Blue in Michigan in 2020?
Predictions, projections and Election Madness in the latest State of the State Podcast.
November 25, 2020
How Accurate Are Michigan Revenue Estimates Now?
At this time of thanks, this new analysis of Michigan's budget year forecasting takes time to express gratitude for improving accuracy.
October 28, 2020
Overcoming Michigan's Homework Gap: Innovation and Collaboration Can Build a Resilient K-12 Education System
Inequalities in broadband connectivity are a major obstacle in connecting our human capital -- especially our children -- to a successful future.
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.