Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR)

MSU Governors Poll Shows Slight Benson Lead, But No Clear-Cut Frontrunner

https://ippsr.msu.edu/news/msu-governors-poll-shows-slight-benson-lead-no-clear-cut-frontrunner

Join IPPSR and the Canadian Studies Center on Thursday, January 22nd, for a lunch-and-learn session as we discuss foreign ownership of land in Michigan and its impact on the state's forestry and agricultural industries. https://ippsr.msu.edu/public-policy/public-policy-forums/who-owns-michigan-foreign-land-ownership-great-lakes-state

On Tuesday, December 16th, IPPSR held a lunch-and-learn with experts from MSU and across the nation to discuss how Data Centers operate, what their energy usage is, and how they will affect our state.

Data Driven: The Facts about Data Centers in Michigan On Tuesday, December 16th, IPPSR held a lunch-and-learn with experts from MSU and across the nation to discuss how Data Centers operate, what their energy us...

On Tuesday, December 16th, for a lunch-and-learn with experts from MSU and across the nation as we discuss how Data Centers operate, what their energy usage is, and how they will affect our state. Register at https://ippsr.msu.edu/public-policy-forums

Rx Kids linked to higher civic engagement, voter turnout

Rx Kids linked to higher civic engagement, voter turnout New research shows Rx Kids is strengthening civic engagement in Michigan.

Would you like to join IPPSR? Our Associate To Directors is opening soon!

Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term - East Lansing, Michigan, United States Position Summary Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The Associate Director supports the overall leader...

Congratulations to our MPLP Alumni who were elected last night:

Michael Sullivan (2021) - Grandville City Council
Abby Klomparens (2022) - Holland City Council
Annie Brown (2011) - Mayor, South Haven
Denzel McCampbell (2017) - Detroit City Council, Dist. 7
Theresa Orlaske Rich (2021) - Mayor, Farmington Hills
Michele Young Hodges (2011) - Mayor, Grosse Pointe Park
Scott Benson (2011) - Detroit City Council, Dist. 3

IPPSR Interim Director led a study released today that shows that the program increases civic engagement. According to Smidt, “Economic stability doesn’t just help families make ends meet—it also empowers civic participation.”

Rx Kids | A Prescription for Health, Hope, and Opportunity Rx Kids is the first-ever community-wide cash prescription program for pregnant moms and babies. Rx Kids provides all pregnant moms in the City of Flint with no-strings-attached cash of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month throughout a baby’s first year.