Mon, 08/22/2016 - 1:44pm
— Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
Problems
- Singer To Donate Proceeds From Upcoming Detroit Concert To Processing Untested Rape Kits Erykah Badu donated the proceeds from her Aug. 12 concert to help ease Detroit’s backlog of rape kits. IPPSR affiliate Rebecca Campbell was pivotal in the reform of Detroit's rape kit protocol last year.
- As Flint Runs Out Of Federal Money, There's Still Work Left To Do Forum speaker and Flint whistleblower Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha is interviewed about what still needs to be done in Flint.
- Michigan DEQ Exec Who Said Flint Water Crisis Was Overplayed To Retire Jim Sygo questioned the evidence that pointed to a lead problem in Flint’s water system. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha spoke about her experience and the crisis in Flint at the March 16th Public Policy Forum.
Policy
- IPPSR Adds Forums On Mental Health Access And Emergency Manager Reform IPPSR’s popular Public Policy Forum Speaker Series is adding two dates in September.
- Michigan Political Leadership Program Tours Detroit MPLP is an enriching experience for people interested in public office. Applications for the 2017 Class are due Sept. 9.
- Simulating The Michigan Legislature With MPLP Michigan Political Leadership Program Weekend VI is all about learning the skill of bipartisanship.
Politics
- Why Donald Trump Keeps Coming Back To Michigan IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann comments on the potential strategy behind GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s frequent visits.
- Clinton's Speech And The Evolution Of Her Views On The Trans-Pacific Partnership IPPSR affiliate and State of the State Survey Director Charles Ballard breaks down Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s speech from her recent Michigan visit.
- What Role Do Guns Play In Politics And Elections? IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann was a panelist for Michigan Radio’s July edition of Issues and Ale.