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The Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) conducts, supports and fosters applied academic research to inform local, state, and urban policy issues.

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CLOSUP Events


  • CLOSUP-run and CLOSUP-sponsored events for academic year 2013-2014 will be announced here as soon as possible.

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CLOSUP in the News


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Michigan Public Policy Survey

The MPPS is a biannual survey of Michigan's local government leaders. More info.

Report: Citizen engagement in the view of Michigan's local government leaders


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Report: Beyond trust in government: government trust in citizens?


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Energy & Environmental Policy Initiative

CLOSUP's Energy and Environmental Policy Initiative brings the latest academic knowledge to bear on issues of energy, environment, and climate policy. More info.

Report: National Surveys on Energy and Environment: The Chilling Effect of Winter 2013 on American Acceptance of Global Warming

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Report: National Surveys on Energy and Environment: Public Opinion on Fracking: Perspectives from Michigan and Pennsylvania

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