Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
Problems
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6 Ways Trump's Budget Cuts Hurt All Americans IPPSR Affiliate Charles Ballard comments on the new presidential administration’s budget release.
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Analysis: A-F Grades For Schools A Tough Sell In Legislature IPPSR Affiliate Josh Cowen discusses the possibility of giving schools letter grades on school performance.
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Cemeteries Protect Biodiversity Amidst Death IPPSR Affiliate Eric Freedman pens article on the value of cemeteries when it comes to preserving biodiversity.
Policy
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Obama Economist Can't Spin Trump Jobs Data IPPSR Affiliate Lisa Cook comments on the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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MSU Expands Public Policy Programs With Kellogg Foundation Grant IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann discusses expansion of public policy programs with new grant funds from the Kellogg Foundation.
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Tax Renewal Keeps Potter Park Zoo Going IPPSR Affiliate Laura Reese comments on zoos effect on local economies.
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Cuts To The Affordable Care Act Affect Mental Health Care IPPSR Public Policy Forum panelist and MPLP Alumni Tom Watkins Jr. writes article on how ACA cuts impact for mental health.
Politics
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New Legislative Effort Launched To Curb Opioid Abuse MPLP Alumnus and State Rep. Sam Singh and state Sen. Margaret O’Brien sponsor legislation aimed at reducing opioid addition.
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Michigan House Sheds Light On Inner Workings -- And State Senate Should Follow MPLP Alumni and State Rep. Donna Lasinski writes article on government transparency.
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Can Michigan Lure Urban Grocery Stores? MPLP Alumni and state Rep. Tim Greimel comments on bill proposing to set aside state dollars for grocery stores in ‘food deserts.’