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Rabe on Governor Josh Shapiro's position and image on fracking

Aug 2, 2024 Politico

Barry Rabe, Ford School professor, talked with Politico about the possibility of Governor Josh Shapiro "fixing" Kamala Harris's image and policy on hydraulic fracking should he join her ticket. Rabe said “Shapiro has found a way to play good cop and...

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Ali on how Iran may respond to Israel's strike against Hamas leader

Aug 1, 2024 ABC Australia

Javed Ali, Ford School professor, described the significance of the recent strikes in the middle east following the death of one of Hamas's leaders, Fuad Shuku. Ali said, "the region is already so volatile, as we've seen, even outside the...

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Wolfers on benefits of raising Michigan minimum wage

Jul 31, 2024 The New York Times

Ford School professor, Justin Wolfers, explained the benefits of the phase in period for the raised Michigan minimum wage, saying that this period is "so businesses have a long time to adapt.” Wolfers also said, “perhaps businesses have a bit of...

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Disparity dynamics: Geographic impact of social transfer programs on income inequality

Jul 31, 2024

Social transfer programs have significant geographic differences in spending that help to reduce income gaps between rich and poor regions of the United States, according to new University of Michigan research.The study, published in Social Service...

Map of personal income per capita in US Core-Based Statistical Areas, 2019. Per capita incomes were highest in metropolitan areas on the East and West Coasts and in tourism and natural resource centers in the interior West.

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Lack of trust in political system main reason some Detroiters won't vote

Jul 31, 2024

Distrust in the political system is the most commonly cited reason that eligible voters in Detroit say they don't plan to vote in November, according to a University of Michigan survey.The survey, fielded by U-M's Detroit Metro Area Communities...

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Shaefer on new guaranteed income study findings

Jul 30, 2024 Ms. magazine

Luke Shaefer, Ford School professor and director of Poverty Solutions, commented on the new findings of a study on guaranteed income programs. Shaefer said from the results of this study, “We can rule out the idea that if you give people money, they...

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Dominguez explains "maximum employment"

Jul 29, 2024 Marketplace

Ford School professor Kathryn Dominguez talked on market place about what the term "maximum employment" means and what and what it means for our economy. She said “It doesn’t necessarily mean that everybody is employed,” instead, “It means that...

Kathryn Dominguez speaks to prospective students at the Ford School's Spring Preview

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Dominguez: What is “maximum employment”?

Jul 29, 2024 Marketplace

Kathryn Dominguez, Marketplace: Generally speaking, if more and more people are employed and the unemployment rate drops and drops further, companies may have trouble finding workers, and they’ll raise wages to attract them. That would increase...

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Disparities in career, technical education access found in Washtenaw County

Jul 29, 2024

Significant inequalities in career and technical education access have been found across Washtenaw County school districts, according to a report by the Youth Policy Lab at the University of Michigan.The analysis, titled "Inequities in CTE Access in...

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A sustainable approach for a fairer future - Stevenson

Jul 25, 2024

At the AGSM 2024 Professional Forum hosted by the University of New South Wales in Australia, Ford School professor Betsey Stevenson gave the keynote address on sustainable leadership and how it can help address the world’s most complex problems....

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Ford School announces new prize for social policy impact with $1 million gift

Jul 25, 2024

With a $1 million gift from Hal and Carol Kohn and the Kohn Charitable Trust, the Ford School will establish the Kohn Collaborative Prize for Social Policy Impact to honor and elevate individuals and organizations that make significant contributions...

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AI Will Cause Jobs to Evolve. Will You Be Able to Evolve With It? - Stevenson

Jul 24, 2024

Ford School professor and economist Betsey Stevenson gave a seminar at the UCSD Economics Roundtable about how AI will affect the labor market and if its effects will be positive or negative. She explained that AI is "still a tool just like a steam...

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STPP awarded MIDAS grant to advance equitable AI research

Jul 23, 2024

A research project from the Ford School’s Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) program was selected by the Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society (MIDAS) as part of its 2024 Propelling Original Data Science grants to accelerate...

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Detroiters’ perceptions of their neighborhoods shifted after Strategic Neighborhood Fund investments

Jul 22, 2024

A study drawing on survey data from the past five years shows that while neighborhood satisfaction fell across Detroit as the pandemic unfolded, neighborhoods that had received targeted infrastructure improvements proved more resilient.The survey...

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Bonjour, Paris! Cavaillé on politics and the Olympic Games

Jul 22, 2024

The 2024 Summer Games will begin July 24 and run through Aug. 11. The opening ceremony will be held on July 26. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss issues related to the games and France.Charlotte Cavaillé, assistant professor of...

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Bednar on Biden dropping out of presidential race, road ahead

Jul 22, 2024

University of Michigan experts are available to discuss President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris—and the ramifications on the political landscape.Jenna Bednar, faculty director of...

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14th annual Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day, in pictures

Jul 22, 2024

Each year, our Ford School community of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends gather together in the name of President Ford on or near his birthday (July 14!). Approximately 200 Fordies celebrated in Ann Arbor, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los...

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Levy: Older Michiganders feeling the financial strain

Jul 19, 2024 Michigan Advance

Helen Levy, Ford School professor, discussed the results of study that found that older Michiganders are feeling financially squeezed even though the state's economy is recovering. She said “Michigan’s unemployment rate is now just under 4%, the...

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Weiland named inaugural Karl and Martha Kohn Professor of Social Policy

Jul 18, 2024

Today the Regents of the University of Michigan approved Christina Weiland’s appointment as the inaugural Karl and Martha Kohn Professor of Social Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.With a gift from Hal and Carol Kohn and the Kohn...

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More Michigan communities developing renewable energy goals, CLOSUP survey finds

Jul 17, 2024

The percentage of Michigan local governments that say they have or are considering renewable energy goals has doubled since 2019.Local officials also report that a variety of energy issues, such as energy infrastructure zoning and planning for...

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Lone wolf threat is the hardest to detect - Ali on shooting of Trump

Jul 16, 2024 CBC News

Ford School professor and former member of the FBI Javed Ali, said that while the FBI had been able to unlock the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who shot Donald Trump, "yes the phone theoretically has a potential to have some insight into...

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Research shows far-reaching costs of eviction filings to tenants—regardless of the outcome in court

Jul 16, 2024

A new study from the University of Michigan documents the far-reaching costs of eviction filings for Pennsylvania tenants who had eviction cases filed against them but experienced a “best-case scenario” in court, meaning they had legal...

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Assassination attempt doesn’t necessarily heighten the risk for political violence - Ali

Jul 15, 2024

Javed Ali, Ford School professor, and national security expert, answered some pressing questions about the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in an essay for The Conversation. He wrote, "There was an obvious security failure,...

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Investigation may take months - Ali on investigation into Trump shooter

Jul 15, 2024 ABC Australia

Javed Ali, Ford School professor and national security expert, explained how the FBI is likely to conduct their investigation into the man who shot Donal Trump. He said, "they're going to be looking at any social media and digital presence that he...

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Are you trying to limit tourism? - Stevenson to cities thinking about banning Airbnb's

Jul 12, 2024 Stateside

Ford School professor and economist, Betsey Stevenson discussed what she thinks about the impact of Airbnb's and other short term rental and their impact on the Michigan housing market. Stevenson, suggested her own solution to the problem, "If you...

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Tensions around talking climate change - Rabe

Jul 12, 2024 Inside Climate News

Barry Rabe, Ford School professor emeritus, described how rhetoric around climate change has changed. He said, “About 20 years ago, you did not see the kind of cultural tensions over climate" like we do today. He used Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial...

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Rabe on Burgum's climate policy

Jul 12, 2024 E&E News

Ford School professor, Barry Rabe, discussed the environmental policy positions of Doug Burgum, a possible contender who could join the Trump ticket at VP. He said, “In North Dakota politics, you do not survive unless you are a very strong supporter...

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Ford School welcomes senior scholars Pamela Herd and Donald Moynihan

Jul 12, 2024

On June 20, the Regents of the University of Michigan approved the appointments of two distinguished new Ford School faculty, sociologist Pamela Herd and political scientist Donald...

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Former Chicago mayor to return to U-M as visiting professor, joining past NYC leader in residence

Jul 11, 2024

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is joining the University of Michigan as a visiting professor, adding more mayoral expertise to the faculty in an effort to encourage and equip students for careers in public service and policy.Lightfoot will join...

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Axinn and Lantz to lead Ford School’s International Policy Center

Jul 11, 2024

William Axinn will serve as interim director of the Ford School’s International Policy Center (IPC) beginning on August 1, 2024. Paula Lantz will serve as interim associate director of IPC and focus on overseeing and leading a review of the Ford...

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