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Tobocman new co-director of Michigan Political Leadership Program

A former Democratic state lawmaker from Detroit known for his grassroots advocacy and legislative leadership is the new co-director of the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University.

Publish Date: Sept. 01, 2009 | Multimedia: Picture(s)

MSU’s Michigan Political Leadership Program seeks applicants

With a gubernatorial election a year away, Michigan State University’s Michigan Political Leadership Program is seeking applicants to the 2010 class of the nation’s foremost political training program.

 

Publish Date: July 22, 2009

Despite glum economy, Obama gets high marks in MSU survey

Michigan residents remain sour on the economy, according to Michigan State University's latest State of the State Survey, but that pessimism does not extend to President Barack Obama – whose 71 percent approval rating is one of the highest in survey history.

 

Publish Date: June 08, 2009 | Multimedia: Picture(s)

Michigan Political Leadership Program names 2009 fellows

Michigan State University announced today the 24 members of its Michigan Political Leadership Program fellows for 2009.

Publish Date: Feb. 24, 2009

Campaign commentators headline 2009 MPLP dinner and breakfast

Two presidential campaign advisers with an insider’s perspective on the 2008 election will headline Michigan Political Leadership Program’s annual dinner and breakfast.

Publish Date: Jan. 22, 2009

State residents view energy costs as long-term problem

In 2005, the aftermath of the tsunami and Hurricane Katrina brought about dramatic though short-term spikes in energy prices. However, when asked in December, the vast majority of Michigan residents declared rising energy costs to be a decidedly long-term

Publish Date: Jan. 20, 2006

State residents not giving up on Michigan cities, report finds

In recent years, Michigan cities have been associated with a steady stream of bleak news. Yet for all the headlines about unemployment, crime and general urban decay, a majority of the state’s residents still think that cities matter to Michigan’s well-be

Publish Date: Nov. 28, 2005

MSU political leadership program accepting applications for new class

Michigan State University's Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) is now accepting applications for 24 paid leadership training fellowships.

Publish Date: June 19, 2000

MSU survey: public concern growing over state's nursing home industry

Results of a survey released today by Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research show that public perceptions regarding nursing home quality have become consistently more negative since 1997, despite increased satisfaction with the State of Michigan's role in ensuring good quality care.

Publish Date: Jan. 13, 2000

MSU study examines “Global Awareness” of Michigan residents

A study released today by Michigan State University reveals that Michigan residents are well-versed in global affairs and that they are broadly supportive of efforts on the part of state government and education leaders to engage in international collaborations.

Publish Date: Oct. 05, 1999


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