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Law enforcement leaders view pretrial diversion programs as a source for positive change

Nov 20, 2024

A majority of Michigan sheriffs, police chiefs and county prosecutors support programs that allow certain offenders to participate in alternative paths to standard criminal prosecution, according to a new University of Michigan study.The broad...

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Hernandez outlines actions to address politics in the workplace

Nov 18, 2024

Political conversations—about guns, climate change, abortion, and religious expression—in the workplace often tend to be avoided in the name of collegial harmony.When they do arise, managers may feel unprepared for dealing with political-based...

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Graduate student Jessica Morschakov named a Margaret Dow Towsley Scholar

Nov 15, 2024

The University of Michigan's Center for the Education of Women+ names MPP student Jessica Morschakov as a Margaret Dow Towsley Scholar.“For me, success means making a tangible difference through my work in philanthropy, community development, or...

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Spotlight on poverty and opportunity: Katherine Michelmore

Nov 15, 2024

Dr. Katherine Michelmore, associate professor of public policy at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy has been awarded the 2024 David N. Kershaw Award and Prize for her contributions as a leading scholar and educator...

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Rabe analyzes Americans’ strong support for carbon tariffs on imports

Nov 15, 2024

Political hurdles in the U.S. have prevented a national carbon tax or cap-and-trade-system, but would the American public support tariffs linked to climate policy?University of Michigan political scientist Barry Rabe, in collaboration with Chris...

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Javed Ali: What we can (and can’t) predict about the second Trump Administration’s national security priorities

Nov 15, 2024

As we head into a second Trump administration, what are the President-Elect’s plans for maintaining national security? For addressing ongoing foreign conflicts in Ukraine and Israel? For redefining America’s role on the world’s stage? In an...

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STPP to establish Michigan science and technology fellowship

Nov 14, 2024

The Ford School of Public Policy’s Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program (STPP) is poised to create a new pathway for early career scientists and engineers to learn about, develop, and aid state-level policy making. A $100,00 planning and...

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Experts, policymakers highlight new studies showing statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave would benefit workers, economy

Nov 14, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, advocates and experts held a virtual press conference highlighting the benefits that a statewide paid family and medical leave program would have for Michiganders and the importance of passing the Michigan Family Leave Optimal...

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Ford School experts share insights on where the major political parties go from here

Nov 12, 2024

The outcome of the presidential election has caught many by surprise and confirmed the suspicions of many others. It has led to celebrations for Republicans over the election of Donald Trump, as well as soul-searching for Democrats in light of the...

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Rabe cautions climate setbacks under Trump administration

Nov 11, 2024

Ford School political economist Barry Rabe shares his outlook on the anticipated climate impacts of the Trump administration with the media, including on the Inflation Reduction Act, COP29 climate conference, and electric vehicle tax credits:“COP29...

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Michelmore discusses how expanded tax credits benefited family well-being on new podcast

Nov 7, 2024

In a new episode of Mathematica’s On the Evidence podcast, Ford School’s Katherine Michelmore reflects on her career—from her first job as a research assistant at the Urban Institute, to her current position at the Ford School studying the effects...

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Supply chains, labor, and human rights: Ishwar Surendran's (BA ‘25) internship with the Fair Labor Association

Nov 7, 2024

Ishwar Surendran (BA ‘25) sought a summer internship that would combine his academic and professional interests in globalization and build on his previous work experience providing legal outreach on Michigan farms. He found it with the Fair Labor...

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Majority of local officials in Michigan lack confidence in ‘red-flag law’ aimed at reducing gun violence

Oct 31, 2024

A majority of local government and law enforcement officials in Michigan say they lack confidence the state’s new “red-flag law” aimed at reducing gun violence will do so, according to a University of Michigan survey.Further, those officials...

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Greetings from the Dean - The Briefing, October 2024

Oct 31, 2024

Dear friends,We are days away from a momentous U.S. election, and members of the Ford School community are actively engaging with key issues, thereby embodying our democratic values. Many in our community are volunteering their time to boost voter...

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Stevenson proposes a federal guarantee for earned paid time off

Oct 28, 2024

The United States is the only advanced economy in which workers are not guaranteed paid time off.In a commentary for Brookings, Betsey Stevenson proposes a federal earned paid time off program that would cover all workers, including part-time...

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Resources for understanding and engaging in the 2024 elections

Oct 28, 2024

The Ford School of Public Policy presents events, research, and ideas from faculty and other experts that shape our understanding of the people and issues that are influencing local, state, and federal 2024 elections. Read stories and watch video...

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Why is the White House hiring PR pros over policy experts?

Oct 28, 2024

Shortly after taking office in 2017, former President Donald Trump posed for pictures with dozens of presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).The photo op was a celebration of the Trump Administration moving an HBCU...

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Former Governors Bullock and Kasich: Increased engagement can address structural flaws in our democratic system

Oct 24, 2024

Former Montana Governor Steve Bullock (D) thinks the biggest problems with American politics can be traced to three fundamental factors: gerrymandering has drastically decreased the number of competitive districts, changes in the media environment...

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Ford School and Brookings Institution scholars look to the future of US climate policy

Oct 24, 2024

Climate change is projected to cause 250,000 deaths per year from 2030 to 2050; its effects have already cost 3 trillion dollars and resulted in 100 million people falling into poverty worldwide. The Brookings Institution partnered with the Ford...

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Ford School hosts FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate for election security discussion

Oct 23, 2024

In a wide-ranging conversation, FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate and Ford School Associate Professor of Practice Javed Ali spoke about the agency’s evolving role in safeguarding U.S. elections, how they have adapted to cyber-security threats, and the...

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With sights on the upcoming election, Stevenson and Wolfers converse with economists across the aisle

Oct 23, 2024

In a major recent New York Times article, the Ford School’s Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers represented the center-left in a discussion on economics with center-right economic advisors from the Trump administration, Jay Clayton and Gary Cohn. In...

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Grant to U-M, Georgetown aims to break down barriers to food, health and economic aid

Oct 21, 2024

There’s ample evidence that U.S. government programs improve food security, health and economic mobility. Yet confusing, complicated applications and interview processes often stand in the way of eligible people getting the help they need.The Better...

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Using the arts and 'awe' to guide public policy

Oct 18, 2024

In a new pairing between the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy and U-M Museum of Art, students are learning how to develop human-centered experiences to guide public policy.This approach takes a step back from a traditional...

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Don Moynihan appointed as Ford School’s J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy

Oct 17, 2024

On October 17 the Regents of the University of Michigan approved the appointment of Donald P. Moynihan as the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy for a five-year renewable term, effective January 1, 2025. Barry Rabe, the...

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Fulfilling Students' Potential: Ford School launches Policy Analysis Learning Lab

Oct 16, 2024

This September, the Ford School launched the Policy Analysis Learning Lab (PAL), a learning support initiative designed to equip students with the confidence to use policy analysis for the public good.Inaugural faculty director Alton Worthington...

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Ford School welcomes OPM Director Rob Shriver for conversation on careers in public service

Oct 15, 2024

On October 8, the Ford School welcomed Rob Shriver, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, for an in-person conversation to reflect on his career, discuss public service, and the future of the federal workforce.During the fireside...

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Networks citing Hanson for insights on the 2024 Presidential election

Oct 15, 2024

Ford School's Jonathan Hanson has been quoted in networks BBC News and MLive reflecting on the presidential campaigns of Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. In recent media, Hanson highlights impacts on the 2024 elections in the...

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Stewart: Israeli invasion of Lebanon worsens ongoing crises, challenges Harris campaign

Oct 14, 2024 https://news.umich.edu/u-m-policy-scholar-israeli-invasion-of-lebanon-worsens-o…

Over the past weeks, the Israeli government bombed parts of Lebanon and launched a ground invasion into the country’s southern region. The espoused purpose of this invasion is to degrade Israel’s longtime enemy, Hezbollah, which had longstanding...

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Stevenson discusses the economy, union workers, and the value of service sector in America

Oct 11, 2024

The Ford School's Betsey Stevenson has been commenting on the President's influence on the economy, the growth of the service economy, and the role union workers will play in the upcoming election.“Betsey Stevenson on the power the president has...

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“Fight Night” Strips Elections Down to Their Most Elemental Level

Oct 10, 2024

Five candidates, one winner. As audience members enter the theater, they are each handed a voting device which conveys their power to decide the outcome. Belgian theater group Ontroerend Goed created “Fight Night” in 2013 after a controversial...