Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.

Problems

• In Richmond, High Number Of Homicides Go Unsolved (link is external) IPPSR Affiliate David Carter talks homicide investigation practices in Richmond, Virginia.
• Few Democratic Voters Back Syria Bombings. So Why Do So Many Democrats In Congress? (link is external) IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann discusses foreign policy preferences in the Democratic Party.
• Our Freshwater Lakes Are Getting Saltier (link is external) MSU social scientists find road salt is getting into freshwater lakes in a recent study.

Policy

• Michigan’s Role In The Rise Of The Middle Class (link is external) IPPSR Affiliate Charles Ballard discusses the Michigan middle class.
• MSU Today 360 Perspective: Get Creative (link is external) IPPSR Affiliate Karl Gude discusses encouraging creativity among students.
• Balancing Act Of Education (link is external) IPPSR Affiliate Scott Imberman comments on year-round schooling policies.

Politics

• Michigan Income Tax Cut Still In The Works (link is external) MPLP alumni and House Democratic Leader Sam Singh comments on continued efforts to cut the Michigan income tax.
• Snyder Signs Laws Modernizing Criminal Justice System (link is external) MPLP alumnus and state Sens. Margaret O’Brien, Kenneth Horn and Peter MacGregor sponsor criminal justice bills recently signed into law.
• Guest Commentary By Sen. Wayne Schmidt: Our Infrastructure Must Be Improved (link is external) MPLP alumni and state Sen. Wayne Schmidt pens article on infrastructure needs.