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Transforming Governance Institutions in the United States: How Siloed Programs and Outdated Designs Undermine Outcomes—and What to Do About It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

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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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General 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…

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