policy

MSU program gives political newbies a head start

Jennifer White and Mercedes Mejia — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:00:30 +0000

When a person decides to enter politics, they may be a little lost about how get their foot in the door. They might not know what holding office really requires.

The Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University works to help up-and-comers get a handle on the world of politics.

The War Room with Jennifer Granholm: "A show for political junkies"

Jennifer White, Zoe Clark and Mercedes Mejia — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:47:04 +0000

Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm starts a new role as television host tonight. Her program, The War Room with Jennifer Granholm premieres tonight at 9/8c on Current TV.

Granholm says because she was an elected official, "I can present some inside information I think that adds value to those who care about politics and policy in 2012.”

What can we expect in the upcoming legislative session?

Jennifer White — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:08:09 +0000

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The Michigan legislature starts its new session soon. So, what can we expect from Governor Snyder and state legislators in the coming months?

We talk about state politics with Ken Sikkema, former Senate Majority Leader and Senior Policy Fellow at Public Sector Consultants, and Susan Demas Political Analyst for Michigan Information and Research Service.

Grand Rapids school board will likely compromise on a policy regulating public comment

Lindsey Smith — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:26:07 +0000

The Grand Rapids Public School Board has a unique policy. People who want to talk about something that’s not already on the agenda must sign up 5 days ahead of time, and explain to officials what they want to discuss.

Opponents of the policy say it intimidates people from expressing their concerns.

A special committee recommended the board get rid of the advance sign up requirement. But the comments will not be televised.

MSU finds one of its education professors guilty of plagiarizing

Jennifer Guerra — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:30:37 +0000

Michigan State University has found one of its education professors guilty of plagiarism in a 2010 report about school consolidation.

The Booth newspaper chain commissioned MSU professor Sharif Shakrani to do a study about school consolidation. Shakrani’s study found Michigan could save more than $600 million by consolidating school districts.