Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research
Problems
- Getting Names Right: It's Personal IPPSR affiliated faculty member Dustin Carnahan is quoted about a new book written by Michigan State University students.
- The Most and Least Empathetic Countries in the World IPPSR Affiliate William Chopik discusses his new research on empathy rankings by country.
- Study Gives Guidance on 'Reproductive Coercion' New research by MSU social sciences professor Heather McCauley provides guidance for clinicians when it comes to dealing with reproductive coercion.
- Area Forum Points to Agreement on Need to Improve Education; But How? IPPSR Affiliate David Arsen spoke at recent forum on education quality.
Policy
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State Law Establishes Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulations MPLP alumni and state Rep. Mike Callton introduced a recently passed bill regulating the sale of medical marijuana in Michigan.
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Veterans’ Home Bills Spark Concerns about Privatizing Care MPLP alumni and state Sen. Margaret O’Brien discusses privatization of state veteran home workers.
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Michigan Senate OKs Medicaid Tax Plan, Flurry of Other Bills MPLP alumni and State Sen. Ken Horn discusses recent policy change surrounding Medicaid taxation.
Politics
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Presidential Hopefuls Will Be 'Frustrated' in Office, Professor Tells St. Vincent Crowd IPPSR Affiliate Benjamin Kleinerman spoke about the limitations of presidential power at recent event.
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Could the 2016 Election Be Rigged? MSU Political Scientist Weighs In IPPSR director Matt Grossmann addresses questions about election rigging in the upcoming presidential election.
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Vote House Republicans Out IPPSR Affiliate and professor emeritus Harry Perlstadt pens article on congressional Republicans.
