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September 19, 2023
Martin Announced as Michigan Political Leadership Dinner Keynote
EAST LANSING, Mich., September 19, 2023 – Today, the Insitute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) at Michigan State University announced that Jonathan Martin, the Politics Bureau Chief and...
October 12, 2023
October 11, 2023 Forum: Stopping Michigan's Talent Exodus
In September 2023, polling showed that just 64% of Michiganders aged 18-29 saw themselves living in the "Great Lakes State" in 10 years. This evaporation of...
September 19, 2023
MSU Awards 2023-24 State Public Policy Grants
EAST LANSING, Mich., September 18, 2023 – Today, the Insitute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) at Michigan State University (MSU) announced the...
May 11, 2023
MSU Poll Finds Economic Pessimism Continues
MSU Poll Finds Economic Pessimism Continues Michiganders Rank Inflation and the Cost of Living as Top Concern
EAST LANSING, Mich, May 3, 2022 - Michigan...
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November 03, 2023
Let's Talk Integrated Care
As the correlation between physical and behavioral health is becoming increasingly more recognized, policymakers and stakeholders alike are interested in addressing the health disparities related...
May 11, 2023
Sailing Toward The Debt Ceiling Cliff
It took 15 ballots, but eventually, new Congressional leadership was elected. Urged by President Trump to “play tough” on the debt ceiling, the House...
December 09, 2022
Redistricting's effect on Black Representation in Michigan
Michigan had a historic midterm election following its first redistricting process under the Independent Redistricting Commission. The Commission set out to...
November 02, 2022
ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in Michigan: Spending Plans as of April 2022
Just over 17% of the $4.4 billion allocated to Michigan local governments have been spent. Nearly $3.6 billion funds remain unobligated, $3 billion to be...