Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research
Problems
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National Donors Must Stay out of Local School Board Elections IPPSR Affiliate Sarah Reckhow’s research on big money in local school board elections is noted in recent article.
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Cities Are in Trouble. The State Hired Him to Help Current Senior Deputy Treasurer for Finance and IPPSR Affiliate Eric Scorsone is highlighted on his long career helping local governments.
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Thousands of Rape Kits Go Untested in Maryland IPPSR Affiliate Rebecca Campbell discusses rape kit testing.
Policy
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Will Detroit School Board Candidates Choose to Fight or Unite? IPPSR Affiliate David Arsen comments on contentious Detroit school board elections.
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Economic Development Partnership Hosts Annual Dinner IPPSR Affiliate Charles Ballard served as keynote speaker at a recent economic development event.
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How Wayne County Navigated Its Financial Crisis Past IPPSR Public Policy Forum panelist Tony Saunders is noted as key component to Wayne County’s financial recovery.
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Energy Bills at Top of List for Senate After Elections Michigan Political Leadership Program alumni and state Sen. Kenneth Horn discusses the need for business-attracting, sustainable energy policies.
Politics
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Final Debate Results Not Expected to Have Large Impact on Polls IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann discusses the third and final presidential debate.
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In Lansing, Where Potentially Self-Serving Votes Run 'Rampant' MPLP alumni and State Rep. Mike Callton addresses conflict of interest concerns in the legislature.
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Ballot Selfies Allowed in Michigan After Federal Court Denies AG's Motion MPLP alumni and state Rep. Sam Singh introduces bill allowing for “selfies” – photographs taken of ballots – at the ballot box.