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Public Policy Associates (PPA) in partnership with the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and Michigan Municipal League (MML) Foundation is supporting the Michigan Microbusiness Coalition, which is focused on increasing statewide support and developing a new strategy for emerging entrepreneurs and small businesses as essential drivers of economic growth and job creation. Microbusinesses—defined by the coalition … Continued

For Immediate Release: February 23, 2023 Contact: Dr. Nathan Burroughs, Senior Methodologist, nburroughs@publicpolicy.com Recent efforts to promote greater access to high-speed internet for school-aged children appear to have been successful. According to a recent study by Drs. Rebecca Frausel and Nathan Burroughs, researchers at Public Policy Associates, approximately 2.1 million more children had broadband in their homes … Continued

Public Policy Associates (PPA) is working with Michigan community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to support and grow their impact in the state. CDFIs are mission-driven financial institutions that create economic opportunity for individuals and small businesses, quality affordable housing, and essential community services. They provide fair, responsible financing to rural, urban, Native, and other communities … Continued

New Public Policy Associates research will help Pasadena, California leaders develop a plan for reducing homelessness. PPA worked with CityWise, which is leading a community-planning process for Pasadena to develop a Homelessness Plan for the city. The PPA and CityWise team presented the findings from the community engagement and gaps analysis part of the process … Continued

PPA would like to introduce two new team members, Dr. Rebecca Frausel and Calandra Reichel. They are excellent additions to the PPA team. You can find their professional bios, here. Below, learn more about their inspiration, achievements, and what drives their work. Dr. Rebecca Frausel Dr. Frausel comes to PPA with experience as an applied … Continued

Public Policy Associates (PPA) in partnership with the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity has released a report on educator staffing problems facing Michigan’s K-12 schools and state and local strategies to address these challenges. The report contributes teacher-focused strategies to strengthen the teacher labor market. Strategies include: Expanding the pre-service teacher supply pipeline vs. increasing … Continued