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General News Feb 12, 2026

Innovation through Agile Government at the Selective Service System

Agile government can unlock measurable value in federal agencies when implemented thoughtfully and with with the correct mindset. As the former Acting Director of the U.S. Selective Service System (SSS), an independent …

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Hub News Feb 8, 2026

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

As extreme weather events grow more frequent, more destructive, more expansive, and more expensive, communities across the country face a fundamental question: How can we prepare for a future in which storms, floods, w…

https://napawash.org/news/extreme-weather-understanding-the-importance-of-resilience-adaptation-and-public-administration

General News Jan 23, 2026

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

As we reflect on 2025 and look ahead to an ambitious 2026, the Agile Government Center is proud of a year marked by growth, impact, and momentum. The Center is instrumental to achieving the National Academy of Public Adm…

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Hub News Jan 16, 2026

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

Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, impacting broader regions and unexpected locations, causing significant damage to communities in new and challenging ways. In 2024, Hurricane Helene l…

https://napawash.org/news/advancing-community-resilience-the-hubs-vision-for-modern-adaptation-governance

General News Jan 16, 2026

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

Academy President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood joined Fellow Max Stier, President of the Partnership for Public Service, and Fellow Kathy Newcomer, Director of George Washington University Trachtenberg School of P…

https://napawash.org/news/the-future-of-government-oversight-with-james-christian-blockwood-max-stier-and-kathy-newcomer

Hub News Dec 19, 2025

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

As we close out 2025, the Extreme Weather Resilience Hub reflects on a year of progress, purpose, and partnership. From our successful launch of the Hub in Los Angeles in May to building partnerships across government, a…

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General News Dec 16, 2025

Investing in academia strengthens government and the field of public administration

Public Administration has experienced a year of constant uncertainty and change. We talk often about these changes with respect to government operations and the impact on federal and state workers and the people they ser…

https://napawash.org/news/investing-in-academia-strengthens-government-and-the-field-of-public-administration

General News Nov 26, 2025

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

State and local governments are the backbone of public service delivery in the United States. From administering elections and managing public health to responding to disasters and maintaining infrastructure, they are wh…

https://napawash.org/news/delivering-through-disruption-state-and-local-governments-continue-to-lead-amid-a-shifting-federal-landscape

General News Nov 4, 2025

PHOTOS: 76th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards

Twelve public servants from federal agencies were honored at the 76th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards for their exceptional public service. The winners are recognized for outstanding performance in the disciplines of ap…

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General News Oct 29, 2025

Bringing AI to Main Street - From Cautious Optimism to Readiness

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, sparking both optimism about its potential and anxiety about its risks. As someone who has spent decades working with economic models and public policy, I understand both react…

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General News Oct 19, 2025

Fellow Spotlight: Jessica Sowa

Who or what inspired you to enter public service?My parents were absolutely my inspiration to go into public service. They both served in the U.S. Navy and modeled for me the importance of getting involved and making sur…

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General News Oct 13, 2025

Fellow Spotlight: Roger Hartley

Who or what inspired you to enter public service? I was inspired to enter public service in a couple of ways. One was when 8-year-old Roger walked to school one Tuesday in November in WV and found there was no school. Th…

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