IPP Releases Annual Report (2023)

On January 30, 2024, IPP Director Sara Gable released the IPP Annual Report for 2023.  We extend our sincere appreciation to our funders, collaborators, student research assistants, UM, MU, and College of Arts and Science administrative and research staff, MU Extension, and the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs. Without their support, none of this would be possible.

Schultz to Lead the Development of the Legislative Leadership Academy

After a legislative tour around state government in Missouri, Kelly Schultz returns to MU as a member of the Truman School staff. 

Schultz is returning to the university as the Director of the Legislative Leadership Academy as a joint appointment with the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs and MU Extension & Engagement. This brand-new position will serve as a bridge between the Missouri General Assembly and the university. Schultz will also support political science and public affairs undergraduates in locating internships.

TSGPA Hosts Book Conference for Laron Williams' upcoming book “Voter Perceptions of Party Positions: Theory, Data, and Empirical Strategies.”

In an exciting initiative, the Truman School hosted a book conference on Friday, November 3rd.  The conference focused on the manuscript co-authored by Laron Williams (TSGPA Professor), David Fortunato, and Thiago Silva, titled "Voter Perceptions of Party Positions: Theory, Data, and Empirical Strategies."

Congress could elect a bipartisan non-member Speaker to break the partisan stalemate

Professor Zug has written a timely article concerning the leadership change in the US House of Representatives and how to break the partisan stalemate that dominates the way the House operates.  He writes, "One of the most curious provisions of the Constitution is that the Speaker of the House is not formally required to be a sitting member of that chamber.

 

Read more here: London School of Economics and Political Science 

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