Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research
Problems
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Betsy DeVos' Accountability Problem IPPSR Affiliate David Arsen comments on charter school organization in light of President Donald Trump’s pro-charter school education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos.
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Senate Hearing, DeVos Shows Ignorance Central Debate Over How To Measure Schools IPPSR Affiliate Josh Cowen discusses measuring educational outcomes with Michigan Radio.
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DeVos Hearing Heats Up The Hill IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann is quoted on the nature of presidential nomination hearings.
Policy
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Ahead Of Tonight's State Of The State, Experts Talk State Of Economy, Education, And Environment IPPSR Affiliate and MSU economist Charles Ballard gives his take on the Michigan economy.
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Generous Friend Or Reckless Bully: Sushma Swaraj's Twitter Diplomacy Is A Dangerous Tightrope Walk IPPSR Affiliate William Dutton discusses the new role of Twitter in diplomatic relations.
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U-M Study Shows Benefits Of Michigan Expanding Medicaid IPPSR Public Policy Forum panelist and MSU economist Larry Martin comments on the complexity of repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA.)
Politics
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Prevailing Wage Foes Eyeing "All Options" For Repeal MPLP Alumni and state Sen. Peter MacGregor begins new legislative session sponsoring prevailing wage repeal bill.
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Thousands Rally In Defense Of The ACA In Michigan MPLP Alumni and state Rep. Margaret O’Brien comments on ACA.
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Michigan Democrats Respond To Gov. Snyder's State Of The State Address MPLP Alumni and House Democratic Leader Sam Singh releases video response to State of the State address.