News
May 04, 2017
First 100 Days Reviews Are In: "Lively Discussion"
Every new president seeks to make his mark on the country during the administration’s first days. IPPSR, with sponsors MSU's LeFrak Forum and Departmen of Political Science, sponsored a lively evening of commentary and...
May 18, 2017
Co-Director Anne Mervenne to Retire from MPLP as 2017 Session Ends
Anne Mervenne, an Engler administration executive whose passion has enriched the futures of scores of rising Michigan leaders, is stepping down as co-...
May 10, 2017
Rosenthal Winner Graduates, Lands a Job Too
This year's winner of the Daniel Rosenthal Legislative Intern Award interned, graduated and won a new job!
May 10, 2017
MPLP Seeks Diverse Applicants for Program Building Effective Leaders
MSU's Michigan Political Leadership Program is now accepting applications for 10 months of leadership training.
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
Engage Battle Creek
McCamly Plaza Hotel at 50 Capital Avenue, SW Battle Creek, MI
Engage Grand Rapids
Courtyard Marriott at 11 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI
Ready, Set, Go! Apply for Michigan Political Leadership Program
Berkey Hall, 509 E. Circle Dr., Room 301A, East Lansing MI 48824
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June 07, 2017
Senate Bill 12: Shortening the Medical Commutation Process
Prisoners die while waiting for medical commutations that could take more than a year. New legislation could shorten that time.
June 25, 2017
In Other Words (Week of June 26)
Introducing our newest regular feature, In Other Words, of biweekly policy-related readings from divergent voices across Michigan.
June 19, 2017
Independent Streams (Week of June 19)
Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research
June 14, 2017
The Michigan Millennial: Urban Legends
Millennials, defined by the Census Bureau as being born between 1982 and 2000, are notorious for their love of urban living and all things that go...