Michigan State University launched an online resource called the Michigan Policy Network that’s designed to help Michigan residents enhance their knowledge of state policy issues.
According to excerpts from the article:
The network, at www.michiganpolicy.com,
will follow what policymakers do now that the Nov. 4 elections are
over, providing background information and news reporting on major laws
and proposals in 10 key categories.
Under
“energy and environment,” for example, there’s a briefing on a new law
that gives tax breaks to those who make energy-efficient home
improvements. And the “health care” category includes a rundown of the
latest effort to ban workplace smoking.
The
nonpartisan network is run by 10 MSU undergraduate students under the
guidance of both campus advisers and mentors from the policy community.
It’s the brainchild of Matt Grossmann, assistant professor of political
science, who said many citizens are frustrated by the lack of in-depth
policy information that doesn’t push an agenda.
Read the entire article here.
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