Panelists Jocelyn Benson, Connie Malloy, Chris Lamar, Christopher Thomas, & moderator Nancy Wang discuss Michigan's approach to redistricting via an Independent Citizens Commission. November, 2019.
Katherine Cramer explains what she heard while inviting herself into the conversations of people in small communities in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. October, 2019.
This lecture discusses the use of longitudinal administrative tax data from Washington DC (DC) to study how Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansions undertaken by the Washington DC affect income and inequality in the city.
Professor Teodoro discusses alternative ownership and management models for water and sewer utilities, as well as the political dimensions of public, private, and public-private partnerships. January, 2019.
Ned Colletti Jr. talks the business of college sports, the economic impact of sports on local communities, the health and well-being of athletes, the role of athletes in politics and society, and more.
Carolyn Hughes Tuohy talks about her new book, Remaking Policy: Scale, Pace and Political Strategy in Health Care Reform (University of Toronto Press 2018). October, 2018.
In this presentation, Sanya Carley introduces a framework for conceptualizing vulnerability and then provide an illustration of its potential application using the case of the renewable portfolio standard. March, 2018.
Thomas to discuss voter registration policy and effects of President Trump's voter fraud commission, Voting Rights Act and allegations of Russian interference, challenges and reforms going forward. November, 2017.
Erick Lachapelle talks about efforts at developing a national carbon price framework at the federal level, implementation challenges, and the prospects for carbon pricing in the future. October, 2017.
Paul Nolette discusses the role of state AGs during the early months of the Trump Administration and provides an overview of the various tools AGs have used to gain national prominence. September, 2017.
Jenna Bednar, Margaret Cook, Barry Rabe and moderator Sarah Mills discuss their research at the intersection of fracking and water policy. April, 2017.
Leigh Raymond explores a surprising new strategy for climate change policy that has emerged in the last 10 years: "reclaiming the atmospheric commons." October, 2016
Susan Demas, editor and publisher of Inside Michigan Politics, explains the role that interest groups are playing in Michigan Politics. September, 2016.
John Hudak profiles how policy has evolved; how factors like economics, racism, politics, and public opinion have shaped policy, and what the future of marijuana policy may hold. September, 2016.
How do Americans think about energy? Is the debate over fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy highly partisan and ideological? David Konisky answers these questions & more in a discussion of his 2014 book, Cheap and Clean.
Ford School faculty member Gretchen Whitmer opens her class to the community & welcomes special guests Judge Steven W. Rhodes, Judge Gerald E. Rosen, Judge Mike Gadola, Sen. Randy Richardville, Chad Livengood, & Rep. Tommy Stallworth.
Ian Rowlands examines the ways in which electricity generated by renewable resources (like solar and wind) have been encouraged in the province of Ontario (Canada) during the past 20 years. September, 2015.
The Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy hosts Michael A. Pagano speaking about the five key attributes that frame city fiscal choice and behavior.
Michael E. Kraft, Christopher P. Borick, and moderator Barry Rabe summarize the findings of Coming Clean, and apply the lessons of the TRI program to the emerging concern over shale gas fracking. December, 2013.
Black and Blue documentary film screening and panel discussion featuring former Senator Buzz Thomas (grandson of Willis Ward) and Steve Ford. January, 2013.
