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How Public and Private Sector Leaders Can Tackle the Trust Deficit in Our Critical Infrastructure

Type: Standing Panel News

Oct 21, 2026

For more, check out the previous Standing Panel on Technology Leadership meeting here.When Paperwork Replaces Physical RealityAcross the United States...

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AI is Here, Ready or Not. Government Cannot Wait

Type: General News

Oct 15, 2026

While I count myself among the healthy skeptics and relatively late adopters of AI, I do not view this technology...

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The AI Trust Paradox: When Efficiency Erodes Human Agency

Type: Standing Panel News

Oct 14, 2026

For more, check out the previous meeting from the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership here.The Collision of Exponential Technology and...

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The Next Comptroller General: An Opportunity to Strengthen Accountability and GAO

Type: General News

Oct 09, 2026

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) serves a unique function. It provides Congress with nonpartisan, evidence-based, expert audits and investigations, and...

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National Academy of Public Administration Announces 2026 Class of Academy Fellows

Type: General News

Sep 28, 2026

On Friday, Sept. 25, the Academy Board approved an incoming class of 64 highly accomplished public servants to join the...

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2026 New Fellow Profiles

Type: General News

Sep 24, 2026

Learn more about the accomplished individuals who make up the class of 2026 and how they plan to contribute to...

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From Convenience to Transparency, Control and Best Market Pricing for Taxpayers

Type: General News

Sep 05, 2026

Commercial Retail Marketplaces (CRM) Are Undermining Public Procurement. How Government Can Take Back Control with Efficiency and EffectivenessBy Academy Fellow...

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Just Raise Your Hand: Finding My Place at the National Academy of Public Administration 

Type: General News

Aug 27, 2026

By Kimberly Walton, NAPA Fellow If you had told me when I first became involved with the National Academy of...

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Governing Uncertainty: Science, Risk, and Practice Series

Type: Hub News

Aug 20, 2026

Future risk is often assessed inaccurately. And even when it is assessed well, it often goes un-acted upon. Why?Check out...

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Citizen Engagement at the Crossroads: Rethinking How Government Works with People

Type: General News

Aug 06, 2026

How can governments engage residents in ways that build trust, improve decisions, and strengthen democracy? That question was at the...

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Weathering the Roadblocks: Developing Resilience Around Local Constraints

Type: Hub News

Jul 31, 2026

Extreme weather is occurring more frequently and severely across the nation, leaving local governments and communities at the front lines...

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Failing to Prepare Is Preparing to Fail: Why Finance Officers Belong at the Resilience Table

Type: Hub News

Jul 16, 2026

On July 1, the Lead of the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub, Amanda Mullan, attended the Government Finance Officers Association Conference...

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PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of the American Public Servant 250 Gala

Type: General News

Jun 30, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday, June 22 for the Celebration of the American Public Servant 25...

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National Academy of Public Administration Hosts "Celebration of the American Public Servant" for Packed House at Library of Congress

Type: General News

Jun 23, 2026

The National Academy of Public Administration welcomed hundreds of public servants at the Library of Congress Monday, June 22 for...

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All-Star Panel to discuss “The Future of Public Service” at Celebration of the American Public Servant 250 Gala

Type: General News

Jun 19, 2026

A panel of renowned public service leaders will join the National Academy of Public Administration's Celebration of the American Public...

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Public Service Is America's Enduring Innovation

Type: Article from Our Partners

Jun 11, 2026

By Shyam Salona, CEO, REI SystemsAs America approaches its 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to reflect not only on...

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Stories of Service at the Celebration of the American Public Servant

Type: General News

Jun 10, 2026

On June 22, the National Academy of Public Administration will host a landmark gala at the Library of Congress as...

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Academy to Honor former Comptroller General Gene Dodaro with Keeper of the Public Trust Award

Type: General News

Jun 01, 2026

The National Academy of Public Administration will honor former U.S. Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro with the Keeper of the...

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James-Christian Blockwood, One of Washington D.C.’s 500 People Influencing Policy

Type: General News

May 21, 2026

In a year marked by shifting political priorities and rapid policy change, The Washingtonian has released its annual list of...

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PODCAST: Big Changes Mean Big Challenges for Shared Services and Government HR with Academy Fellow Brodi Fontenot and OPM's Rebecca Ayers

Type: General News

May 20, 2026

James-Christian Blockwood discusses U.S. Office of Personnel Management's modernization of federal HR and retirement IT systems with OPM’s Rebecca Ayers...

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Extreme Weather Resilience Hub at DC Climate Week

Type: Hub News

May 19, 2026

From April 20 to 26, 2026, DC hosted Climate Week, a community-organized week of events, gatherings, and exhibitions that focused...

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From Nonpartisan to Partisan-Inclusive: Rethinking Public Service for a Polarized Era

Type: General News

May 14, 2026

From Nonpartisan to Partisan-Inclusive: Rethinking Public Service for a Polarized EraPublic administration has long emphasized nonpartisanship as a foundational value...

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Academy, Local Gov 250 Honor 250 Champions in Philadelphia

Type: General News

May 13, 2026

May 12, Philadelphia, PA - The National Academy of Public Administration and partner groups from across the country came together...

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Leading Positive Change: Bold Actions for Human Agency in Polarized Times, Part 3

Type: General News

May 04, 2026

(Read Part 2 here.) The first two essays explored how more technological options can mean less real choice and examined...

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From Principles to Practice: Governance Actions That Amplify Human Agency, Part 2

Type: General News

Apr 27, 2026

Read Part 1 of this Series Here. The human agency paradox outlined in the first essay presents a clear challenge...

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The Human Agency Paradox: Why More Technology Options Can Mean Less Real Choice, Part 1

Type: General News

Apr 20, 2026

We stand at a remarkable moment in history. Smartphones contain more computing power than entire government agencies possessed two decades...

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Examining California’s Climate Resilience Districts

Type: Hub News

Apr 17, 2026

California is experiencing more frequent and more severe climate-driven hazards, from wildfires and drought to flooding and sea level rise...

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Transforming Governance Institutions in the United States: How Siloed Programs and Outdated Designs Undermine Outcomes—and What to Do About It

Type: General News

Apr 17, 2026

As the 250th anniversary of this nation nears, the celebration highlights the radical values in the Declaration of Independence and...

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Weathering Data Gaps: Adapting to Extreme Weather with Imperfect Information

Type: Hub News

Mar 27, 2026

On Thursday, March 12th, 2026, the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub, in collaboration with The Impact Project, convened experts to discuss...

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Weathering Data Gaps: Adapting to Extreme Weather with Imperfect Information

Type: General News

Mar 27, 2026

On Thursday, March 12th, 2026, the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub, in collaboration with The Impact Project, convened experts to discuss...

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Weathering Data Gaps: Adapting to Extreme Weather with Imperfect Information

Type: General News

Mar 27, 2026

On Thursday, March 12th, 2026, the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub, in collaboration with The Impact Project, convened experts to discuss...

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Weathering Data Gaps: Adapting to Extreme Weather with Imperfect Information

Type: Hub News

Mar 27, 2026

On Thursday, March 12th, 2026, the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub, in collaboration with The Impact Project, convened experts to discuss...

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Reimagining Government, Part 4: Transforming Capacity

Type: General News

Mar 19, 2026

Artificial intelligence is already making its presence felt in the American government and other governments around the world. Looking globally...

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Reimagining Government, Part 3: Multiplying Engagement

Type: General News

Mar 18, 2026

Reimagining government is far from a question just of innovation in how its structures and processes operate. It also has...

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Announcing the 250 Champions

Type: General News

Mar 17, 2026

The National Academy of Public Administration and LocalGov250 are pleased to announce the honorees for their 250 Champions Initiative. “There...

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Reimagining Government, Part 2: Frictionless Participation

Type: General News

Mar 17, 2026

More than 400 agencies comprise the U.S. Federal government. Add fifty-five state and territory governments. More than 3,000 county governments...

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Reimagining Government, Part 1: Toward Alternative Futures

Type: General News

Mar 16, 2026

Public service leaders and innovators from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. in November 2025 at the National Academy...

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A New Model for Resilience and Adaptation in Maryland

Type: Hub News

Mar 03, 2026

With more than 3,000 miles of shoreline, Maryland communities face increasing risks from sea level rise, flooding, and extreme storms...

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Checks and Balances Are Making a Comeback!

Type: General News

Feb 18, 2026

Despite the Executive Branch focus of many public administration scholars and practitioners, the U.S. Constitution provides each branch of government...

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Innovation through Agile Government at the Selective Service System

Type: General News

Feb 12, 2026

Agile government can unlock measurable value in federal agencies when implemented thoughtfully and with with the correct mindset. As...

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Extreme Weather: Understanding the Importance of Resilience, Adaptation, and Public Administration

Type: Hub News

Feb 08, 2026

As extreme weather events grow more frequent, more destructive, more expansive, and more expensive, communities across the country face a...

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Celebrating a Year of Impact: Advancing Agile Government Through Learning and Thought Leadership

Type: General News

Jan 23, 2026

As we reflect on 2025 and look ahead to an ambitious 2026, the Agile Government Center is proud of a...

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The Future of Government Oversight with James Christian Blockwood, Max Stier and Kathy Newcomer

Type: General News

Jan 16, 2026

Academy President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood joined Fellow Max Stier, President of the Partnership for Public Service, and Fellow Kathy...

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Advancing Community Resilience: The Hub’s Vision for Modern, Adaptation Governance

Type: Hub News

Jan 16, 2026

Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, impacting broader regions and unexpected locations, causing significant damage to communities...

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From City Votes to State Vetoes: How Preemption Shaped Kansas City’s Minimum Wage

Type: General News

Dec 23, 2025

Kansas City spans two states, and that means two different approaches to wage policy. Over the past decade, local officials...

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Building Resilience Together: 2025 Year-End Reflections from the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub

Type: Hub News

Dec 19, 2025

As we close out 2025, the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub reflects on a year of progress, purpose, and partnership. From...

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Investing in academia strengthens government and the field of public administration

Type: General News

Dec 16, 2025

Public Administration has experienced a year of constant uncertainty and change. We talk often about these changes with respect to...

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Research Project - Social Equity in Governance Standing Panel

Type: Standing Panel News

Dec 10, 2025

Over the past several decades, the United States has established a range of laws and administrative practices aimed at promoting...

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Delivering Through Disruption: State and Local Governments Continue to Lead Amid a Shifting Federal Landscape

Type: General News

Nov 26, 2025

State and local governments are the backbone of public service delivery in the United States. From administering elections and managing...

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PHOTOS: 2025 National Conference

Type: General News

Nov 05, 2025

Photos from the 2025 National Conference in Washington, D.C. (November 3-4).

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