IPPSR at MSU

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. ippsr.msu.edu/public-policy/…

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. youtu.be/W7YizOpEy-o

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 ippsr.msu.edu/public-policy-…

Congratulations to our MPLP Alumni who were elected last night: Theresa Orlaske Rich (2021) - Mayor, Farmington Hills Michele Young Hodges (2011) - Mayor, Grosse Pointe Park Scott Benson (2011) - Detroit City Council, Dist. 3 post (2/2)

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 post (1/2)

IPPSR Interim Director @CorySmidt led a study released today that shows that the #rxkids program increases civic engagement. According to Smidt, “Economic stability doesn’t just help families make ends meet—it also empowers civic participation.” rxkids.org/new-research-l…

n Tuesday, October 7th, researchers from MSU and UofM joined IPPSR to discuss findings on how K-12 schools and local governments are preparing for the loss of ARPA funding. Click the link to view their presentations. ippsr.msu.edu/public-policy/…

How do you improve the health outcomes of mothers and children in areas of need? RxKids is a state program trying to answer that question with direct cash payments. On Tuesday, September 9, IPPSR explored this topic. youtu.be/BUWtHhjrNeQ

@CBSNews correspondent Robert Costa @costareports has been announced as the 2026 Michigan Political Leadership Keynote speaker. Click the link for the full story. ippsr.msu.edu/news/cbss-cost…

The Mining Journal covered our recent trip to the UP as a part of the Legislative Exchange Program. Please check it out! miningjournal.net/news/front-pag…

A new IPPSR-funded study has found high rates of housing insecurity among MSU students ippsr.msu.edu/prevalence-and…

Polls likely underestimate Hispanic shift to Republicans because some conservatives who previously identified as Hispanic have stopped identifying that way goodauthority.org/news/democrats…

Dr. Corwin Smidt, Associate Professor of Political Science and former interim chair of the Department, has been named interim director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research in the College of Social Science. Smidt is stepping in for current IPPSR Director Dr. Matt Grossmann, Professor of Political Science, who will be focusing on his role as an Andrew Carnegie Fellow. polisci.msu.edu/news-events/ne… #MSUSocialScience #YesPLS @IPPSR @MattGrossmann @CorySmidt

Associate Director of IPPSR Arnold Weinfeld spoke with Fox 47 about the state budget and the worries of school districts as July 1st approaches. fox47news.com/neighborhoods/…

Michigan and Canada have long shared a special relationship. However, how will this relationship be affected by the threat of tariffs? Join IPPSR on Tuesday, June 17th, for a lunch-and-learn and discussion exploring that question. ippsr.msu.edu/public-policy/…

@oaklandu Political Science Professor @DaveDulio writes in the @detnews about the bipartisan promise @michiganstateu new Michigan Legislative Exchange Program (MILE) offers the state detroitnews.com/story/opinion/…

Have you bought your child's back-to-school supplies yet? According to MSU Supply Chain Professor Jason Miller, who joins this month's state of the state podcast, you might want to. Miller discusses the trade and tariff issues dominating the news. msualumnipodcasts.transistor.fm/episodes/msu-i…

IPPSR is proud to announce a $750,000 multi-year donation from the @BallmerGroup. This gift will allow the Michigan Political Leadership Program to continue its work of developing the bipartisan leaders of tomorrow. Thank you! ippsr.msu.edu/news/%C2%A0bal…