Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research
Problems
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Republican-Led Michigan Grapples With Uncertainty About Medicaid Expansion IPPSR policy forum panelist and former Michigan Medicaid Director Steve Fitton talks Medicaid Expansion’s uncertain future.
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In Bid To Eliminate Michigan Income Tax, Fears Of Another Kansas IPPSR Affiliate Charles Ballard comments on the impact of tax cuts in Michigan.
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Detroit - Coming To A City Near You IPPSR Affiliate and Deputy Treasurer Eric Scorsone co-authors recent report on legacy debt in Michigan cities.
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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8 Myths About Obamacare Reform Past IPPSR Public Policy Forum panelist Tim Michling is quoted on health care reform.
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Billionaire Eli Broad To Senate: Reject Betsy DeVos As Ed Secretary Eli Broad urges Senate to reject Trump’s education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos.
Politics
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Billionaire Financier Soros Continues To Fund Anti-Trump Protests IPPSR Affiliate David Carter discusses paid protestors in recent rallies.
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Rep. Donna Lasinski Introduces Michigan FOIA Reform Legislation MPLP Alumni and State Rep. Donna Lasinski recently introduced legislation on FOIA reform.
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Public Records Proposal Hits Lawmakers MPLP Alumni and state Rep. Jeremy Moss co-sponsors legislation on public record requests.
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Novi's Adi Sathi Named Top Influential Republican Michigan Political Leadership Program Alumni Adi Sathi named in Newsmax’s “30 Most Influential Republicans Under 30.”