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.
In Remembrance of Doug Drake
This memorial was written by Jeffrey Padden, founder of PPA. Doug Drake’s obituary and celebration of life information can be found here. Doug was a terrific guy. I knew him…
ViewMeet Anna Jacobsen and Diana Trejo of CityWise
Recently, PPA and CityWise announced a strategic partnership. As explained in the press release, “the two firms will collaborate on targeted projects by leveraging their respective strengths and capabilities. Both…
ViewPPA In-Service Day, July 2025 – Shuffleboard & Retirement Party
July 8 was a big day for our staff as we came together at the Lansing Shuffleboard & Social Club for our In-Service Day. It was an opportunity for all…
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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.
An Uphill Climb to Increase Access
The Interplay of Workforce Challenges and Infant/Toddler Slot Expansion in Michigan Nationally, early childhood systems have high turnover and a shortage of qualified workers, which negatively affects the availability of…
View ProjectThe Burden of Change
Learning, Compliance, and Psychological Costs of Changes to Michigan’s Child Development and Care Scholarship Payment and CoPayment Structure Making each state’s child care assistance program successful requires coordination among many…
View ProjectFindings from the System Evaluation of Homeless Solutions for Boulder County
Public Policy Associates (PPA) was contracted by Homeless Solutions for Boulder County (HSBC) to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the HSBC service system. The goal of the evaluation was to…
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