Latest News
Below, you will find links to some of our most recent news stories. Each is an opportunity to learn about our work with other clients, our experience, and our team members.
Making Small Business Work: A Discussion Between SBAM and PPA
In this exclusive interview, Kelli Saunders, Vice President of Policy & Engagement at the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), sat down with PPA CEO, Robert Fowler. Rob Fowler has…
ViewPPA Presents at and Sponsors the Michigan College Access Network’s Annual Conference
Earlier in November, PPA’s Dr. Imani Burris and Maddie Thomas participated in two days of thoughtful dialogue on the importance of higher education at the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN)…
ViewPPA Launches a New Chapter With Move to Prudden Tech Center
A new era is dawning for Public Policy Associates (PPA) as the research and consulting firm prepares to relocate to a modern, flexible workspace in the Prudden Tech Center beginning…
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Featured Work
We are always proud of the product we produce for our clients. Below is a recent sampling of some of our work in different policy areas. Each featured work item showcases our ability to not only give the clients what they need, but produce something that stands out and makes a difference.
Financing Michigan’s Early Childhood System
State Strategies for Enduring Funding to Support Access to Early Care and Education The issue brief Financing Michigan’s Early Childhood System (available below) describes how Michigan can build a stable,…
View ProjectPathways to College: Exploring Dual Enrollment Models
This issue brief (available below), authored by Ciera Hammond, a Rackham Graduate Intern, examines the landscape of dual-enrollment programs as a strategic solution to the student loan crisis and a…
View ProjectMichigan Microbusiness Coalition White Paper: A Proposal for Targeted Economic Support in Michigan
This white paper, prepared for the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and the Michigan Microbusiness Coalition (MMC), outlines the urgent need to formally define and codify the term “Microenterprise” in Michigan…
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