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Whitmer Leading Governor's Race, but Many Undecided in Early Days

May 10, 2018

In the months leading up to Michigan's Nov. 6 elections, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer appears to be outpacing the two leading Republican rivals, according to the latest...

From IPPSR's May Public Policy Forum: Recommendations and a Call to Action

May 02, 2018

In an emotionally charged, season-ending IPPSR Public Policy Forum, foster care -- from early childhood to the transition to adulthood -- was before an audience of social workers, nonprofit...

Jobs Across the Region -- High Tech Career Education

April 12, 2018

Michigan’s moving forward to establish its Marshall Plan for Talent – a statewide commitment to invest, develop and attract talent in the more technical lines of work.

IPPSR’s Wednesday,...

Forum Dives Into Great Lakes' Health

March 20, 2018

Major threats to the world’s largest freshwater resource – the Great Lakes – were the topic at the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research’s Public Policy Forum in March.

“The Great...

Michigan Economy Fares Better than Elected Leaders in Latest SOSS Measures

February 23, 2018

Michigan residents were more upbeat about the economy this winter than about their elected leaders in Michigan State University’s latest State of the State Survey (SOSS), released Friday.

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Leaders from Across Michigan Tapped as MPLP Class of 2018

February 15, 2018

Michigan State University’s Class of 2018 Michigan Political Leadership Program Fellows have been...

Michigan Broadband Challenges: Technology to connect education, jobs, lives

February 05, 2018

Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research focused its second 2018 Public Policy Forum on the state’s broadband challenges – connecting citizens to the world of...

IPPSR Hosts "Best Practices" Internship Workshop

January 15, 2018

Michigan Capitol interns, legislative staff and hiring personnel from government, public affairs and advocacy organizations gathered this month for a special internship workshop.

Michigan...

Redistricting Panel Launches IPPSR Public Policy Forum Series

December 19, 2017

IPPSR opened its first Public Policy Forum of 2018 Public Policy Forum Series with a full house on hand to talk about the intricacies of redistricting.

From redistricting's constitutional...

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Michigan Policy Insiders: Criminal Justice Should Be More about Problem Solving

December 18, 2017

Michigan capital insiders believe that the state’s criminal justice system should be more about problem solving and rehabilitation and less about crime and punishment, a new Michigan State...

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