15 states legislatures have term limits, but what does this mean? What are term limits supposed to do, and what observable effects do they have on government? This is the subject of the research I presented at the 2017 Michigan State University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum.
Few cities in the nation exemplify urban sprawl and the suburban commuting lifestyle better than Detroit, Michigan.
Even without the presence of man, wildfires engulf millions of dollars every year. Lightning, volcanic activity, and sparks caused by friction start fires that engulf acres of forestland. Forest fires clear dead vegetation and make space for new organisms to grow. If this is a natural process, why have fires received more attention in the past decade?
Finding yourself short on public policy resources? Research hitting a dead end? A Michigan State University institution may be the missing piece. IPPSR takes a leading role in promoting and organizing policy-relevant research across the issue spectrum. But someone else at MSU also may be able to help.
Want to learn about environmental contamination, Michigan school locations, or concealed weapons permits? The State of Michigan makes many datasets publicly available for public use. Using data.michigan.gov, IPPSR has created a list of datasheets potentially useful for policy research and analysis. All datasets have an API making it easy for anyone to access and use this data.
