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Mental Health in Michigan Schools
Early intervention is a proven way to save taxpayers money on later health costs involved in treating those with mental illness. A fresh look.
From Pandemic to Presidential Election
We all ask ourselves where we were during especially memorable – for better or for worse – times.
What Lessons to be Learned from Two Pandemics?
State of the State podcasters ask if we will pay heed to the lessons learned in 1918 and 2020.
Michigan's Next Round of COVID-19 Relief Stalls over Inter-Branch Power Struggle
The delayed distribution of federal and state funds is a detrimental, albeit unsurprising, consequence of partisan squabbling.
Michigan Political Views Fall along Demographic and Partisan Lines
New SOSS county-level analyses show Trump and Whitmer approval ratings divided by race, education, income, and geography
Presidential Election, Democracy, Economy
First State of the State podcast of 2021: an economic roller coaster and polarizing grievances that can fuel political violence.
Facing the Pandemic, the Economy and Redistricting
IPPSR podcasters agree it's no time to drop our pandemic facemasks. They foresee a tough economic winter ahead and describe a new, and potentially fairer, way to draw voting districts.
How Accurate Are Michigan Revenue Estimates Now?
At this time of thanks, this new analysis of Michigan's budget year forecasting takes time to express gratitude for improving accuracy.
Overcoming Michigan's Homework Gap: Innovation and Collaboration Can Build a Resilient K-12 Education System
Inequalities in broadband connectivity are a major obstacle in connecting our human capital -- especially our children -- to a successful future.
Going Red or Blue in Michigan in 2020?
Predictions, projections and Election Madness in the latest State of the State Podcast.
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