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General News May 14, 2026

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

From Nonpartisan to Partisan-Inclusive: Rethinking Public Service for a Polarized EraPublic administration has long emphasized nonpartisanship as a foundational value. This commitment has important roots; the legitimacy …

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General News May 13, 2026

Academy, Local Gov 250 Honor 250 Champions in Philadelphia

May 12, Philadelphia, PA - The National Academy of Public Administration and partner groups from across the country came together Tuesday to honor their 250 Champions for a special ceremony in advance of the ICMA Democra…

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General News Apr 17, 2026

Transforming Governance Institutions in the United States: How Siloed Programs and Outdated Designs Undermine Outcomes—and What to Do About It

As the 250th anniversary of this nation nears, the celebration highlights the radical values in the Declaration of Independence and the genius of a constitutional republic, creating new institutions to advance normative …

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Hub News Mar 27, 2026

Weathering Data Gaps: Adapting to Extreme Weather with Imperfect Information

On Thursday, March 12th, 2026, the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub, in collaboration with The Impact Project, convened experts to discuss the impact of data gaps in adapting to more frequent and intense extreme weather ev…

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General News Mar 27, 2026

Weathering Data Gaps: Adapting to Extreme Weather with Imperfect Information

On Thursday, March 12th, 2026, the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub, in collaboration with The Impact Project, convened experts to discuss the impact of data gaps in adapting to more frequent and intense extreme weather ev…

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General News Mar 27, 2026

Weathering Data Gaps: Adapting to Extreme Weather with Imperfect Information

On Thursday, March 12th, 2026, the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub, in collaboration with The Impact Project, convened experts to discuss the impact of data gaps in adapting to more frequent and intense extreme weather ev…

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Hub News Mar 27, 2026

Weathering Data Gaps: Adapting to Extreme Weather with Imperfect Information

On Thursday, March 12th, 2026, the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub, in collaboration with The Impact Project, convened experts to discuss the impact of data gaps in adapting to more frequent and intense extreme weather ev…

https://napawash.org/news/weathering-data-gaps-adapting-to-extreme-weather-with-imperfect-information

General News Mar 19, 2026

Reimagining Government, Part 4: Transforming Capacity

Artificial intelligence is already making its presence felt in the American government and other governments around the world. Looking globally, OECD’s “Principles on Artificial Intelligence” in 2024 documented policy ac…

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General News Mar 17, 2026

Announcing the 250 Champions

The National Academy of Public Administration and LocalGov250 are pleased to announce the honorees for their 250 Champions Initiative. “There are many leaders working in government across the country who are deserving of…

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General News Mar 16, 2026

Reimagining Government, Part 1: Toward Alternative Futures

Public service leaders and innovators from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. in November 2025 at the National Academy of Public Administration’s 2025 National Conference to look beyond today to the futures …

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Hub News Mar 3, 2026

A New Model for Resilience and Adaptation in Maryland

With more than 3,000 miles of shoreline, Maryland communities face increasing risks from sea level rise, flooding, and extreme storms. Some leaders have recognized that how local governments are organized to make decisio…

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General News Feb 18, 2026

Checks and Balances Are Making a Comeback!

Despite the Executive Branch focus of many public administration scholars and practitioners, the U.S. Constitution provides each branch of government with a critical role in public administration. Congress is Article I, …

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