What do #Indiana's candidates for #governor think can be done to raise Hoosiers' confidence that our state government can effectively address their needs? Watch their responses from our Decision 2024 gubernatorial forum. #election2024 #trust #government youtube.com/watch?v=ss0T24…

How can #Indiana improve its maternal & infant health outcomes while also reducing racial & geographic disparities? Indiana's candidates for #governor weigh in from our Decision 2024 gubernatorial forum. #healthcare #infantmortality #healthdisparities youtube.com/watch?v=VwTSda…

What can Indiana do to increase opportunities for Hoosiers to work with artificial intelligence and in tech-intensive advanced manufacturing? Watch the candidates for Indiana governor weigh in below. #election2024 #AI #technology #innovation #manufacturing youtube.com/watch?v=nsNleC…

What should Indiana do to improve equitable education outcomes for students across the state? The three candidates running for governor of Indiana each have their own plan. Check out the answer BEFORE you head to the polls for #ElectionDay youtube.com/watch?v=3h9w87…

It's one of the most talked-about issues for the future of our state, nation, and world. So what policies could Indiana implement to address #ClimateChange? Watch the three candidates for governor of Indiana weigh in during our Decision 2024 forum. youtube.com/watch?v=uC4UoS…

Economic research shows small and new businesses create most new jobs. What policies or programs can Indiana implement or support to help Hoosiers who want to start a business? Listen to the three candidates who want to lead Indiana into the future. youtube.com/watch?v=HsRH3r…

Indianapolis has the 5th highest imprisonment rate in the nation for Black men born to low-income families. How can the state address racial disparities in Indiana's justice system? Hear what the gubernatorial candidates say they'll do to reduce rates. youtube.com/watch?v=TpkgLM…

Nearly 1 in 12 Hoosiers have a substance use disorder. What can Indiana do to ensure they have continued access to necessary recovery and treatment services? Watch to see how the three candidates for governor explain how they plan to approach the issues. youtube.com/watch?v=FvSPGC…

Engaging young voters is becoming a priority for political parties. Listen to what the candidates for governor of Indiana say they've done to get young voters involved in this election cycle, and what needs to happen to increase voting. youtube.com/watch?v=97x6WU…

At PPI, we value the support from and collaboration with our student research assistants, and prioritize providing opportunities to work on real-world projects that impact pressing policy issues in Indiana and beyond. Read more about their recent work via: bit.ly/40avdoo

Students at O'Neill School at IU Indianapolis are contributing important information and research to city leaders as they gain hands-on experience with IU Public Policy Institute. Read how their work is benefitting students and Indianapolis at bit.ly/40avdoo.

At PPI, we value the support from and collaboration with our student research assistants, and prioritize providing opportunities to work on real-world projects that impact pressing policy issues in Indiana and beyond. Read more about their recent work via: bit.ly/40avdoo

At PPI, we value the support from and collaboration with our student research assistants, and prioritize providing opportunities to work on real-world projects that impact pressing policy issues in Indiana and beyond. Read more about their recent work via: bit.ly/40avdoo

🚨 Job Opportunity: Director, Public Policy Institute at Indiana University 🚨 O'Neill School at IU Indianapolis is hiring a Director of IU Public Policy Institute This tenured faculty position (Full/Associate Professor) is perfect for someone passionate about applied, community-based research and evaluation.

Join MPI Director Samee Desai and space microelectronics expert Dr. Jonny Pellish for a discussion about how to bridge the knowledge gap to support policymaking for #microelectronics, and the progress and policy needs in the space industry. Register via policyinstitute.iu.edu/centers/mpi/ev…

Our Manufacturing Policy Initiative Director Samee Desai is weighing in on part of the #JobShortage challenge in the #Manufacturing sector. Find out what she says needs to happen to fix the problem via Business Insider businessinsider.com/companies-are-…

We're excited to announce PPI has named a new director, Dr. David Swindell. David spent the past 12 years as the director for the Center for Urban Innovation in ASU's School of Public Affairs. He also is an O'Neill alum, earning his Ph.D. from O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. blogs.iu.edu/oneill/2025/08…

It's back-to-school season and our analysts are excited to kick off a new semester! Not only do we work with faculty, we also provide the chance for students across IU campuses to make a difference in the community through research opportunities. Email [email protected] for details.

“Much of what PPI is today is a direct credit to Sam’s work and research,” says Director David Swindell. Sam Nunn was instrumental in expanding PPI's impact and we are committed to carrying on his work and honoring his legacy through those efforts. blog.oneill.indianapolis.iu.edu/2025/09/22/sam…

As we head toward the end of the year, it's a chance to pause and reflect on all we do. As we ramp up for 2026, we're ready to tackle new projects and help organizations and people across Indiana and beyond how to better understand and develop sound public policy.