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Rudy Spencer III Named U-M Social Work Student of Year

Researchers Promoted at PPA

LANSING – Daniel Fitzpatrick and David McConnell have been promoted from research assistants to research associates, Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) Director of Research Operations Colleen E. Graber announced.

Michiganians flock to Florida, Texas, PPA analyst finds

Michigan residents moved to Florida and Texas more than to any other states in 2010, new information from the Census Bureau shows. The data indicate a continuing exodus of residents from the state.

Public Policy Associates Wins Third Sloan Award for Workplace Flexibility

LANSING – Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) has been recognized for exceptional workplace flexibility for the third year in a row.

Public Policy Associates Promote Researchers, Editor

Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) President Jeffrey D. Padden is pleased to announce three promotions:

PPA President Cited in New Book

Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) President Jeffrey D. Padden is recognized in a new book by prominent scholar Lawrence M. Mead as part of the "brain trust" that transformed Michigan's correction system and created the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI).

Economic Gardening Workshops Scheduled Across Michigan

The Small Business Association of Michigan, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) are hosting free workshops across Michigan to help local officials and economic development professionals understand economic gardening.

PPA Is Hiring Senior Research Associate

Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) is seeking applications from well-qualified individuals to assist the firm in its work in human services areas, including criminal and juvenile justice and child welfare.

PPA, Lansing Chamber Host Regional Employer Diversity Conference

About 200 business leaders representing public and private employers from across mid-Michigan gathered at the Lansing Center Thursday for a diversity conference hosted by Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) and the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.