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General News Sep 28, 2026

National Academy of Public Administration Announces 2026 Class of Academy Fellows

On Friday, Sept. 25, the Academy Board approved an incoming class of 64 highly accomplished public servants to join the National Academy of Public Administration Fellowship. The incoming class of Fellows includes AI pion…

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General News Sep 5, 2026

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

Commercial Retail Marketplaces (CRM) Are Undermining Public Procurement. How Government Can Take Back Control with Efficiency and EffectivenessBy Academy Fellow Stephen A. Hamill, Jack M. Pellegrino and Gerald R. Plummer…

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Hub News Aug 20, 2026

Governing Uncertainty: Science, Risk, and Practice Series

Future risk is often assessed inaccurately. And even when it is assessed well, it often goes un-acted upon. Why?Check out our global webinar series for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners working on climate adaptat…

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General News May 21, 2026

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

In a year marked by shifting political priorities and rapid policy change, The Washingtonian has released its annual list of the 500 professionals wielding the greatest influence in Washington in 2026. Selections are bas…

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Hub News May 19, 2026

Extreme Weather Resilience Hub at DC Climate Week

From April 20 to 26, 2026, DC hosted Climate Week, a community-organized week of events, gatherings, and exhibitions that focused on solutions needed to address extreme weather and other challenges. The Extreme Weather R…

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Transforming Governance Institutions in the United States: How Siloed Programs and Outdated Designs Undermine Outcomes—and What to Do About It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

https://napawash.org/news/weathering-data-gaps-adapting-to-extreme-weather-with-imperfect-information-3

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…

https://napawash.org/news/weathering-data-gaps-adapting-to-extreme-weather-with-imperfect-information-2

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 18, 2026

Reimagining Government, Part 3: Multiplying Engagement

Reimagining government is far from a question just of innovation in how its structures and processes operate. It also has as much or more to do with reimagining how citizens engage with the structures and processes of go…

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