Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
Problems
- Michigan Advocates Seek Explicit Right To Education IPPSR Affiliate David Arsen to speak on education as a constitutional right at upcoming education forum.
- School Of Choice Not Right Choice For Our Kids IPPSR Affiliate Joshua Cowen speaks on the shortcomings of the school of choice model.
- Warren Evans Wants County Released From Consent Agreement Past IPPSR Public Policy Forum panelist Tony Saunders comments on Wayne County’s improved financial standing.
Policy
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Working-Class, White Men See Incomes Drop: How Is That Changing America? IPPSR Affiliate Charles Ballard is quoted on labor market changes for white men in the U.S.
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Why Your Local Government Just Might Be Going Broke Senior Deputy State Treasurer Eric Scorsone, an IPPSR Public Policy panelist, discusses state financial help to localities.
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Detroit School Lawsuit: Does U.S. Constitution Guarantee Literacy? IPPSR Public Policy Forum panelist Craig Thiel speaks on education rights in the U.S. Constitution.
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How Michigan Families Get Welfare For Private Colleges MPLP Alumni and state Rep. Sam Singh comments on Michigan’s use of welfare dollars for private college scholarships.
Politics
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MSU College Republicans And Democrats, Political Scientists React To First Vice Presidential Debate IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann provides remarks on first vice presidential debate.
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Legislation Signed Into Law To Improve Oversight Of Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) Alumni and state Sen. Margaret O’Brien comments on recent legislation aimed at improving police oversight.
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Donald Trump Speaks To Crowd In Novi MPLP Alumni and House Minority Leader Tim Greimel discusses the Republican presidential candidate.