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“Gains from Economic Recovery Still Limited to Top One Percent,” says Justin Wolfers

Jan 30, 2015

“By this measure, the concentration of income among the richest Americans remains at levels last seen nearly a century ago,” says Justin Wolfers in his January 27, New York Times Upshot column, “Gains From Economic Recovery Still Limited to Top One...

Wisconsin state aid cuts prompt universities to examine tuition hikes

Jan 30, 2015

Governor Scott Walker’s (R-WI) proposed cuts to the University of Wisconsin system are the largest the system has ever faced, according to UW-Madison chancellor Rebecca Blank in the recent Inside Higher Ed article, "Deep Cuts in Wisconsin," by Ry...

“Add [IEDP] to the list of nominees for coolest class of the year,” writes Michigan Daily

Jan 30, 2015

On January 29th, the Michigan Daily ran “Experiential learning class plans spring trip to Brazil” by Will Greenberg, describing the Ford School’s International Economic Development Program (IEDP). The course “consists of class work in Ann Arbor...

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Michigan Daily cites CLOSUP survey findings in discussion of Clean Power Act

Jan 29, 2015

Findings from a CLOSUP public opinion survey served as the basis for a Michigan Daily story published yesterday that discussed the implications of the Clean Power Plan and its potential impact on Michigan. In “Survey finds support for federal...

Michigan Daily reports on Out-in-Public's "Out on the Job Market" event

Jan 29, 2015

“LGBTQ panelists examine job search,” Jing Jing Ma’s January 27 article for the Michigan Daily, highlights Out in Public’s “Out on the Job (& Internship) Market” event. The event assembled LGBTQ individuals and allies “to discuss personal and public...

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One small attempt at tax reform illustrates the challenges ahead

Jan 28, 2015 The LA Times

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CLOSUP survey results on local government pay, benefits highlighted by AP

Jan 28, 2015

CLOSUP’s recent report presenting the findings of its latest Michigan Public Policy Survey received coverage by the Associated Press (AP), among other national and local media outlets.The report, “Michigan local government leaders’ views on employee...

Informing local leaders about fiscal health and economic development image

More Michigan local governments report boosting pay, CLOSUP survey says

Jan 27, 2015

Five years after the depths of the recession, more local governments in Michigan say they've boosted employee pay while subtracting in other places such as benefits, according to a recently released report by the Center for Local, State, and Urban...

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Barry Rabe and recent CLOSUP survey cited in Christian Science Monitor

Jan 24, 2015

2015 is shaping up to be a decisive year for U.S. energy and climate policy, according to a recent Christian Science Monitor article, “What are Republicans going to do about climate change.” While the 2016 presidential election is still nearly two...

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Senate's pipeline battle likely to spill over into Republican presidential debates

Jan 23, 2015 E&E News

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Wolfers testifies before Senate Finance Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth

Jan 22, 2015

Justin Wolfers testified before the Senate Finance Committee today in a hearing on jobs and the economy. Wolfers spoke to the country’s economic recovery, long-term unemployment, and the need for increased investment in education (video here).He...

Justin Wolfers testifying before a congressional committee

Coates talks race and reparations during U-M's 2015 MLK Symposium

Jan 22, 2015

Ta-Nehisi Coates had one simple goal for his recent talk at U-M. “I hope to provoke people; I hope to give them what they brought me here to do,” he told Allana Akhtar of The Michigan Daily. “I hope to leave people talking.”Mission...

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Poll shows a 'surprise,' broad public support for EPA carbon rule

Jan 20, 2015 E&E News

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Dynarski highlights behavioral ‘nudges’ that can lessen education disparities in NYT Upshot column

Jan 20, 2015

Vast inequalities currently exist in the U.S. education system – there is little debate among experts on this issue. And while it’s the ambitious system-level reform proposals that garner widespread attention, several seemingly simple...

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Democrats’ Future Looks Grim

Jan 19, 2015 Governing.com

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University Of Michigan Poll Finds Little Support For Suing EPA Over Carbon Emissions

Jan 19, 2015 Wisconsin Public Radio

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Survey: Americans are ready to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Jan 19, 2015 Michigan Public Radio

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Stevenson cited in coverage of Obama’s push for paid sick leave for workers

Jan 18, 2015

Betsey Stevenson was cited in numerous stories the past several days regarding the Obama Administration’s push to require companies to give workers up to seven days of paid sick leave each year.Stevenson, currently on leave from the Ford School,...

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Split Fortunes Stalk U.S. Children as Inequality Waxes: Economy

Jan 15, 2015 Bloomberg News

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Michigan Daily covers Janet Napolitano's talk on politics and public service

Jan 15, 2015

Janet Napolitano’s lecture and Ford School visit was highlighted in a Michigan Daily article, “Napolitano calls on students to engage in public service,” published today.The story, written by Anastassios Adamopoulos, recapped Napolitano’s address,...

Susan M. Collins on Jim Hackett scoring Jim Harbaugh, alumni election wins, and more

Jan 15, 2015

When we last sent ‘the feed,’ we were counting down to the school’s Centennial Reunion festivities. A good deal has happened since then—at our school and in the world. Much of this you’ll read about in this issue.Our centennial celebrations were...

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Sound policy decisions, real-world time constraints and pressures, the Integrated Policy Exercise

Jan 14, 2015

Prior to taking part in the Ford School’s annual Integrated Policy Exercise (IPE) last week, Andrew Floyd (MPP ‘16) had a relatively vague notion of the part lobbyists played in the legislative process. After being cast as a lobbyist during the...

Justin Wolfers on the research, how pay increases influence and increase productivity

Jan 14, 2015

“Economists have long argued that increases in worker pay can lead to improvements in productivity—indeed, that it can actually be profitable to pay workers higher wages,” write Justin Wolfers and Jan Zilinsky in “Higher wages for low-income workers...

Newly elected Alumni Board members, welcome

Jan 13, 2015

Ford School alumni elected six of their peers to serve on the Alumni Board and the newly elected members began their term on January 1. Those elected to serve from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 are: Taurean Brown (MPP/JD ’11)Judge...

Seven Ford School students named 2015 Dow Sustainability Fellows

Jan 13, 2015

January 12, 2015. Release by Anne Wallin, U-M Dow Sustainability Fellows ProgramForty exceptional master’s and professional-degree students from nine University of Michigan (U-M) schools and colleges were recently named Dow Sustainability Fellows....

2015 Dow Sustainability Fellows from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Ford School to host four MLK Symposium events

Jan 13, 2015

Policing black bodies. Race in America. American denial. Community health empowerment. The Ford School announces four timely events in conjunction with the University of Michigan’s 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium. Monday, January 19, 3:00...

Michigan Daily covers “The refugee crisis: Who makes it to safety?”

Jan 13, 2015

“Award-winning journalist discusses Afghan refugees,” a January 12 article by Michigan Daily writer Joel Goldstein, highlights the policy talk with Luke Mogelson, New York Times Magazine author of “The Dream Boat.” Mogelson’s award-winning article...

Thank you for Giving Blueday

Jan 12, 2015

Remember Giving Tuesday? The day of giving following Black Friday and Cyber Monday? This Giving Tuesday, the University of Michigan hosted its own day of giving: Giving Blueday. In a 24-hour period, 87 Ford School supporters made 101 gifts, creating...

Newly endowed education policy fund honors the life and legacy of Maggie Weston (MPP ’08)

Jan 12, 2015

Margaret E. (Maggie) Weston (MPP ’08) passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on July 24, 2014 at 32 years of age. A new endowed fund, established by Maggie’s parents Lawrence and Kathryn Weston, will benefit future Ford School students who share...

Obama’s college proposal a bid to rev the economy says Wolfers

Jan 10, 2015

“If [Obama] succeeds in persuading more of the next generation to continue beyond high school…there’s a strong chance the rate of economic growth will be bolstered for decades to come,” says Justin Wolfers in his January 9, New York Times Upshot...

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