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State of the State Podcast: The Economy, The Elections and The Public
How do we assess the economy, the elections and our top leaders? Listen to the latest State of the State Podcast.
Taxes Too High? Political Parties Too Divided?
The latest edition of the State of the State Podcast tackles tough questions going in to Election 2018. Listen to MSU's Matt Grossmann, Arnold Weinfeld and Charles Ballard.
Understanding The Impact Of Republicans' State Electoral Success
Since 1990, state legislatures have been increasingly dominated by 
the Republican party. In 1990, six states had both chambers of Congress controlled by the Republican...
In Other Words (Week of April 23)
Our new biweekly policy-related readings from divergent voices across Michigan.
Independent Streams (Week of April 16)
Our every other week roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
If Democrats Want to Win Back Rural Trump Voters, They Should Run on Health Care
Rural people are aware of the health care crisis affecting their communities. Hospital closures are concentrated in the south, but even here in Michigan the issues of health...
Groundwater Management, Fish Farming and the Asian Carp in Lake Erie: Highlights from the Most Recent Policy Forum
Two weeks ago, the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research held its most recent policy forum in Lansing focused on the health of the Great Lakes.
Rick Hobrla, from the state government's Office of the Great Lakes, opened the forum by highlighting the completion of Michigan's action...
Independent Streams (Week of March 19)
Problems
- East Lansing's Government-run Farmer's Market Dealing With Religious Separation Issues IPPSR affiliate Frank Ravitch discusses religious...
Election 2018: Governor's Race and Ballot Initiatives
It won't be long before Michigan's 2018 primary and general election choices are before voters. Who's winning? See an early forecast.
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