Five questions with Jon Beard about pups, pollution and policy
Canine scent work isn’t just reserved for bomb detection and police investigations. Dogs with savvy sniffers are increasingly being used to detect the presence of human waste in our lakes, rivers and streams, which can enter through old, improperly maintained septic systems. Recently, PSC senior consultant Jon Beard worked with the Clinton Conservation District (CCD) […]
What kills more Michiganders — guns, cars or opioids?
You can’t escape it; nearly every day there is a disturbing report or news story warning us about the worst drug crisis in American history — the rampant opioid epidemic. Recognizing that no state, city or town is immune, Public Sector Consultants (PSC) embarked late last year on a one-of-kind project with the Michigan Community […]
Why does PSC’s work shine? Its team of wordsmiths and artists, of course
Powerful policy solutions and compelling marketing and communications products don’t take shape overnight. They’re the result of copious research, countless development meetings and a lot of hard work. But at PSC, the process doesn’t end as soon as pencils are down. For decades, the firm has housed an ever-evolving team of production professionals to ensure […]
Uniting Concerned Stakeholders
PSC helps more than 100 participants reach agreement on alternatives to Section 298. How do you get a large group of people with disparate interests—many of whom are filled with trepidation—to agree about the year’s most contentious healthcare issue? That was what Public Sector Consultants (PSC) had to figure out—and quickly—when Gov. Rick Snyder rocked […]
Improving the Lives of Young Children and Their Families
Starting Early PSC helps more than 100 participants reach agreement on alternatives to Section 298. Although Michigan had always had numerous programs and services designed to help our youngest children succeed, they were often uncoordinated and difficult to find, and too frequently failed to serve children and families well. Therefore, in 2011, Gov. Rick Snyder […]
Improving Professional Development for Educators
Helping Educators PSC uses its program knowledge and evaluation expertise to improve professional development for Arkansas educators. To help build a more robust professional learning network for educators so they, in turn, could improve outcomes for students with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Education (U.S.DOE) Office of Special Education Programs, in 2009, awarded Arkansas a […]
Financing Energy Options for Michigan Residents and Businesses
Financing Energy Options PSC conceives of and manages a custom energy financing solution for the state’s residents and businesses. On the heels of landmark energy legislation (Public Act 295) becoming law, Michigan’s state agencies immediately went to work making sure residents could take advantage of badly needed resources to improve the efficiency of their homes […]
Financial Navigation for People Undergoing Cancer Treatment
The impact of cancer goes far beyond its physical effects. Many patients endure significant financial and personal hardships because of the exorbitant costs associated with cancer treatment. High cost-sharing requirements, especially for those who are uninsured or underinsured, as well as reduced income during and after treatment, can lead many to experience financial distress or […]
A Roadmap for Michigan’s Energy Markets and Planning Program
As Michigan’s new energy laws were implemented and work on the grant from the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) Michigan Energy Office (MEO) proceeded, it became clear that all stakeholders would need a common understanding of Michigan’s existing energy environment. The following detailed roadmap presents a comprehensive description of Michigan’s energy circumstances as […]
Michigan Children’s Health Access Program
In February 2015, the Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) received a two-year grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) to implement the Michigan Children’s Health Access Program (MI-CHAP). The MI-CHAP initiative is intended to build on the successes of the CHAP in Kent County, which demonstrated improvements in health outcomes for children on […]