Policy Reports

CLOSUP Policy Reports

Through reports written by CLOSUP staff as well as reports written by CLOSUP-affiliated faculty around the University resulting from CLOSUP-sponsored projects, the Center strives to bring the latest academic policy-relevant research to both the policy and academic research communities.

The Role of Communities of Interest in Michigan's New Approach to Redistricting: Recommendations to the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

Bright Line Watch - Report on March 2019 Expert Survey on State Democracy

Fracking for Natural Gas: Public Opinion on State Policy Options

Climate Compared: Public Opinion on Climate Change in the United States and Canada

Sales Tax Holidays

Mandating Merit: Assessing Implementation of the Michigan Merit Curriculum

Reforming the System of Care: A Review of the Literature on Housing and Service Arrangements for Homeless Populations

Survey of Michigan Residents on the Issue of Global Warming and Climate Policy Options: Key Findings Report

Policy Report: Coming Together in Tough Economic Times: Workforce Development and Economic Development Move Closer Together in Michigan

Policy Report on Michigan's Economic Transition: Toward a Knowledge Economy.

Policy Report on the Detroit Area Study, 2001: Parks and Recreation.

Policy Report on the Detroit Area Study, 2001: Public Services, Local Government, and Taxes.