EAST LANSING, Mich., August 19, 2025 – The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) at Michigan State University announced that Robert Costa, national correspondent for CBS News's Sunday Morning, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Michigan Political Leadership Program Fundraising Dinner.
How do you improve the health outcomes of mothers and children in areas of need? RxKids is a state program trying to answer that question with direct cash payments. Mothers receive $1,500 during pregnancy, and babies receive $500 per month for a designated length of time, which varies between 6 and 12 months. But what have the results been? On Tuesday, September 9, IPPSR explored this topic.
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IRON RIVER — Michigan House of Representatives members Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock and Brenda Carter, D-Pontiac, visited the 110th District this past weekend, as part of the Michigan Legislative Exchange program run by Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research.
EAST LANSING, Mich. July 1, 2025 A recent survey funded by the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) at Michigan State University (MSU) has revealed troubling rates of housing instability among MSU’s student population.
Last week I had the good fortune to witness something not often seen in politics today. Two state legislators from different parts of our state, with different backgrounds and from different political parties found common ground on several tough issues plaguing their districts.
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Public Policy Forums
IPPSR's series of public policy forums combine evidence-based research, theory, and best practice. They are open to the public. Reserve a seat.
Michigan Applied Public Policy Research
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Michigan Political Leadership Program
MPLP is one of the nation’s premiere leadership training programs, selecting 24 diverse men and women each year.
State of the State Survey
SOSS takes the public pulse on Michigan’s economy and leadership each quarter. Researchers are invited to add questions.
Office for Survey Research
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Legislative Leadership Program
This short course in public policy offers select training to those newly elected to the Michigan Senate and House.