The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Dana-Marie RamjitSeptember 5, 2025 Introduction The governance landscape is undergoing a structural reconfiguration as societies confront the complexities of the digital age. Traditional public administration, premised on state-centric hierarchies, linear bureaucratic processes and concentrated […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By George FaragSeptember 5, 2025 As Washington confronts Iran and Russia with sanctions, deterrence and proxy conflicts, the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) program operates on a quieter front. Commonly referred to as the green card […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By The VCU Wilder School Office of Research and OutreachSeptember 12, 2025 In November, Virginia will elect its first female governor. The two candidates, Abigail Spanberger (D) and Winsome Earle-Sears (R), each have their own […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Ben TafoyaSeptember 5, 2025 The Trump administration’s sweeping assault on federal employees represents one of the most aggressive attempts to dismantle public service capacity in modern American history. From extended hiring freezes to eliminating […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Renée CardarelleSeptember 5, 2025 This week, just as I was writing this article on isolation, there was a mass shooting at a school in Minnesota. The news, as always, was upsetting. It makes one […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Jos C.N. RaadscheldersAugust 29, 2025 In a recent piece, a professor wrote that he “personally […] never met a scholar of public administration who is anything short of an American Jacobin.” Seriously? Ask yourself, […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Parisa VinzantAugust 29, 2025 The case for making AI innovation both sustainable and strategic has never been clearer or more pressing. To allow industry to drive AI innovation without sufficient policy direction and oversight […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Andrew KleineAugust 25, 2025 In recent columns I have given you lists of five, seven or 10 ideas for driving government efficiency, making cities highly effective and making good trouble with your budget. I […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Matt HuggAugust 25, 2025 “We’ll take anybody.”Have you said that when asked about volunteers? Did you mean it? How’d that work for you? If you were lucky, then fine. But do you want to […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Charles MasonSeptember 5, 2025 Walk onto a college campus today and you can feel the tension. Free speech rallies clash with counter-protests. Guest speakers face petitions before they arrive. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) […]

The U.S.

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Troy ChavezAugust 25, 2025 At 30, I haven’t seen a full life, but I’ve researched, questioned, and appreciated what came before me and what could lie ahead if we work together under common cause. […]

Implementing Performance Management Recommendations U.S. Government Accountability Office Agencies and OMB have implemented most recommendations GAO made related to the implementation of the Govern…

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Ofek Edri-PeerAugust 15, 2025 Social equity has become a key value in public administration research and practice. It is embedded in strategic plans, discussed in conference keynotes and increasingly referenced in public service mandates. […]

If the court reinstated the fired IGs, a federal judge argued Trump could lawfully fire them again in 30 days, as long as he gives advanced notice to Congress.

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By S. Mohsen FatemiAugust 18, 2025 The cubicle wall still held a thumb-tacked copy of the old Eligibility Rulebook, its pages yellowed at the corners but no one reached for it anymore. Three days ago, […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Patrick MaloneAugust 18, 2025 Across the country in public agencies striving daily to meet their citizens’ needs, there is a pandemic brewing. And no, it doesn’t require a mask or a vaccination. It’s the […]

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Richard F. KeeveyAugust 15, 2025 If one wishes to know the finances of a particular state or local government, do not first go to the annual budget or the annual financial statement or audit. […]

Sacks’ role as a special government employee limits him to a 130-day period of service within a single year.

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Tanya SettlesAugust 15, 2025 The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) is alluring. Agentic, also known as autonomous, AI systems are those capable of taking actions independently toward defined and bounded goals. The benefits include […]