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Spatial Mismatch in Housing and Employment -- A Tool for Targeted Intervention in Michigan Neighborhoods

Noah J. Durst — November 13, 2019

A newly developed tool aims at easing long commutes, high transportation costs, traffic congestion and worker productivity.

Tiles spell the word influence

In Other Words (Week of November 4)

Sejal Luthra and Hannah Sweeney — November 12, 2019

Our biweekly compilation of policy-related readings from divergent voices across Michigan.

Which Gun Policies Really Are "Common Sense"?

Troy Distelrath — November 07, 2019

How effective are "common sense" firearm restrictions when policies are implemented at the state level?

Water meandering through grass

Independent Streams (Week of October 28)

Sejal Luthra and Hannah Sweeney — November 04, 2019

Our biweekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.

Children in classroom

Michigan's Shortage of Substitute Teachers: Research and Solutions

New research finds that Michigan is short of substitute teachers. Research supported by a IPPSR's Michigan Applied Public Policy Research grant suggests some solutions.

Midwest Relations

Shayla Olson — October 29, 2019

Analyzing ties that bind Midwest states -- incoming flights, migration and trade -- via IPPSR's new State Networks database.

2020 and the Fight for Women's Representation in Politics

Bailey Tjolsen — October 25, 2019

How --  and if -- could the so-called "pink wave" continue into 2020? A new blog examines the question.

Not at Home in the Mitten: Understanding Michigan's Eviction Numbers

Katie Anderson — October 25, 2019

Eviction Lab: an exceptional tool to help track and understand the loss of housing in large, mid-size and small communities.

The word influence

In Other Words (Week of October 21)

Sejal Luthra and Hannah Sweeney — October 25, 2019

Our biweekly compilation of policy-related readings from divergent voices across Michigan.

Stream in a field of grass

Independent Streams (Week of October 14)

Sejal Luthra and Hannah Sweeney — October 21, 2019

Our biweekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.

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