Mon, 06/06/2016 - 9:30am
— Our weekly round-up of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
Problems
- Conservation Criminology at MSU works to Defend the Rights of Nature and Wildlife Around the World IPPSR affiliate Meredith Gore’s work in conservation criminology is highlighted.
- Longtime Couples Get In Sync, In Sickness and In Health IPPSR affiliate William Chopik’s research on optimism is cited in an article on long-term relationships.
- Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Is A Hero For Our Time Forum Speaker Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha spoke about her work on the Flint Water Crisis at the 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference.
Policy
- Arne Duncan's New Job: Creating Jobs and Stopping Violence IPPSR affiliate Sarah Reckhow is quoted in an article on Arne Duncan’s partnerships with philanthropic organizations in Chicago.
- MSU's Police Oversight Committee Names New Chair IPPSR affiliate Michelle Kaminski was named Chair of MSU’s Police Oversight Committee earlier this year.
- Detroit Contractors Feast on Gilbert's Real Estate Portfolio State of the State Survey Director Charley Ballard is quoted on the impact of economic investment and development in Detroit.
Politics
- Michigan Seeks Solution for Roads, Bridges, Water Infrastructure in State of Disrepair IPPSR affilitiate and State of the State Survey director Charley Ballard comments on how to public infrastructure repair should be a long-term priority in Michigan.
- Michigan GOP uneasy with Donald Trump, but will it matter? IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann comments on Donald Trump’s challenge of gaining support in Michigan.
- Vote for a Future, Not the Odds of a Horserace IPPSR affiliate Bill Dutton’s blog post about the Democratic primary ahead of the California vote.