The U.S. Department of Education: What does it do?
The highly publicized confirmation of Michigander Betsy DeVos as the country’s education secretary left many people wondering what exactly that position entails. Who better to explain the role of the U.S. Department of Education—and what Secretary DeVos will be responsible for—than PSC vice president Michelle Richard? https://vimeo.com/210464743
The Best Education System for Michigan’s Success
From 2016 to 2017, Public Sector Consultants (PSC) staffed Gov. Rick Snyder’s 21st Century Education Commission. Under the leadership of chair Thomas Haas, president of Grand Valley State University, PSC facilitated an inclusive, multistep visioning and consensus-building process with 25 commissioners representing stakeholders in the education community. First, the commission reviewed research and data about Michigan’s existing P–20 […]
A New Approach to Fund Watershed Management: An Evaluation of Funding Mechanisms
A New Approach to Fund Watershed Management: An Evaluation of Funding Mechanisms. Client: Macatawa Area Coordinating Council. Contact: Kelly Goward, Watershed Project Manager, 301 Douglas Ave., Holland, MI 49424. 616-395-2688, [email protected] Watershed management is a collaborative, comprehensive process that assesses conditions and implements land use and water management practices for protecting and improving the quality and quantity of watershed […]
PRESS RELEASE: PSC Welcomes Scott Dzurka
For Immediate Release Contact: Selma Tucker, Director of Marketing and Communications Public Sector Consultants (517) 484-4954 PSC Welcomes Scott Dzurka LANSING, Mich. – Public Sector Consultants Inc., Michigan’s premier public policy research and consulting firm, announces the addition of Scott Dzurka to its team as a vice president. Dzurka will serve as executive staff contributing to the […]
Flat River Watershed Management Plan: Natural River Zoning Review
Flat River Watershed Management Plan: Natural River Zoning Review. Client: Kent Conservation District. Contact: Connie Redding, (former) Executive Director, 3260 Eagle Park Dr. NE #111, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, 616-942-4111, [email protected] Public Sector Consultants (PSC), in partnership with Streamside Ecological Services, was hired by the Kent Conservation District to support the development of the Flat […]
Michigan’s oil and natural gas industry is an economic and environmental force. Who knew?
An oil refinery in Detroit Automobiles. Agriculture. Tourism. These are probably the words that come to mind when people think of industries that contribute most to Michigan’s economy. But what about oil and natural gas? A recent economic impact study published by Public Sector Consultants (PSC) shows that activities related to oil and natural gas […]
How do you build a better child care system? With greater investment and pure determination
Every day, parents across Michigan make difficult decisions about who will care for their children. What moms and dads want is a safe place where their kids are happy, healthy and learning; however, what they can afford or find is often much different. The question is, as a parent, how do you choose? Which of […]
Updated Electric Industry Deregulation: Ohio Case Study
In the late 1990s, several states, including Michigan, began deregulating their electric utility markets in the hopes that competition in the gen-eration and sale of electricity would drive down consumer prices. The enthusiasm for deregulation had waned in Michigan, but discussions around electric market choice are regaining momentum. Legislation currently under discussion in the Michigan […]
PSC Announces New Addition To The Family (Michigan Business Network)
From Michigan Business Beat by the Michigan Business Network Chris Holman interviews Peter Pratt, president of Public Sector Consultants. In this role, and as an owner of the firm, he oversees strategy and human resources. Public Sector Consultants (PSC) has the great honor of announcing a new addition to their family. Kuntzsch Solutions is joining […]
PRESS RELEASE: Kuntzsch Solutions Joins Forces with Public Sector Consultants
For Immediate Release Contact: Selma Tucker, Director of Marketing and Communications Public Sector Consultants (517) 484-4954 LANSING, Mich. – As of today, Kuntzsch Solutions has merged with Public Sector Consultants (PSC), a public policy research and management firm, resulting in a nearly 50-person company at PSC’s Washington Square location in downtown Lansing. “This is a marriage […]