News
April 16, 2020
IPPSR Research Tracks School Response to COVID-19
As Michigan and states across the country return to in-person learning in K-12 classrooms, IPPSR tracks schools' response to COVID-19.
December 14, 2021
Diverse MPLP Class Named for 2022
Teachers, legislative aides, firefighter and technical managers step up to lead.
December 07, 2021
Infrastructure in Michigan
Effects and impact of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: at December's IPPSR Public Policy Forum.
November 30, 2021
IPPSR Analysis Evaluates Proposed Redistricting Maps
IPPSR updated report calls for revisions in latest maps drawn to redistrict Michigan Congress, state House and state Senate districts.
Programs
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
OSR has produced major research data for faculty, government agencies and major corporations by mail, phone and web.
Legislative Leadership Program
This short course in public policy offers select training to those newly elected to the Michigan Senate and House.
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 Program
Grants are awarded for applied policy research. They encourage the exchange of ideas between faculty and policymakers.
Michigan Political Leadership Program
MPLP is one of the nation’s premiere leadership training programs, selecting 24 diverse men and women each year.
Events
Rosenthal Legislative Intern Workshop
Online Via Zoom
Today's Labor Market and the "Great Reshuffle"
Online via Zoom
Blog
January 28, 2022
Taxes! Taxes! Fundraising! Spending?
Mid-Term elections full steam ahead. Tax cut talk and passionate plea for COVID-19 vaccines to save lives. IPPSR Podcasters predictions on the #IPPSRPodcast.
December 17, 2021
What Makes a State Legislature Popular?
And are we fond -- or not so fond -- of our Michigan Legislature?
November 22, 2021
The Spread of Misinformation
Michigan’s response to Critical Race Theory. New results from the State of the State Survey.
October 22, 2021
Solar Power and Pollinator Habitat on Agriculture Land
Stakeholder perspectives, pollinator habitat and trade-offs: research from a unique project-based capstone class.