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Now on #PATimes: Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Oversight Challenge Is a Public Administration Problem By Jan Manuel Cubero-Jimenez #FoundersFellow
Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Oversight Challenge Is a Public Administration Problem - PA TIMES Online
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Jan Manuel Cubero JiménezSeptember 18, 2026 The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis is often discussed as a debt problem. It is also a public administration problem. Budgets are not only financial documents; they […]
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Now on #PATimes: The Accountability Tightrope: Handling Conflicts of Interest in P3s in Miami-Dade County By Andrew R. Vaz
The Accountability Tightrope: Handling Conflicts of Interest in P3s in Miami-Dade County - PA TIMES Online
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Andrew R. VazSeptember 18, 2026 Introduction In Miami-Dade County, large-scale transit, social and infrastructure projects are frequently carried out by Public-Private Partnerships (P3s). Under Florida Statute 255.065 and County Ordinance Section 2-8.2.6, Miami-Dade’s P3 […]
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Have you checked it out?! We're now on Instagram! Follow along and keep up with all the fun we're having! www.instagram.com/as...
Now on #PATimes: Public Administration vs. Politics: What Public Administrators Can Do Beyond the Rhetoric By George S. Welch
Public Administration vs. Politics: What Public Administrators Can Do Beyond the Rhetoric - PA TIMES Online
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By George S. WelchSeptember 18, 2026 Every election cycle produces a familiar pattern. Candidates make promises. Political leaders exchange criticism. Advocacy groups mobilize supporters. Social media amplifies conflict. News coverage focuses on controversy, competition and […]
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ICYMI: There are a few more days to submit a proposal for #ASPA2027! Our proposal form is online here - check out the details and submit yours by this Friday at midnight ET! aspanet.secure-platf...
#Equity Record high waitlists for childcare assistance have shut women out of work and promotions via the 19th
Record high waitlists for childcare assistance have shut women out of work and promotions
Now a Trump administration proposal to pay married stay-at-home parents could make the problem worse.
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Now on #PATimes: To the Mind Through the Eye By Anna Marie Schuh
To the Mind Through the Eye - PA TIMES Online
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Anna Marie SchuhSeptember 18, 2026 Most people understand that communication is important in management, particularly public management. However, some do not believe the written word has the same impact as oral communication. I disagree […]
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Who wants some education?! Our next #webinar is tomorrow, 9/22, looking at the role of advisory boards in public administration, part of our #Collaborative governance series. More information and to register: www.aspanet.org/webi...
News you may have missed... Inside Trump’s Aggressive Push to Build Data Centers on Public Lands via Washington Sun
Inside Trump’s Aggressive Push to Build Data Centers on Public Lands
The Interior secretary is quietly meeting with AI hyperscalers while seeking to accommodate them on his department’s land.
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Now on #PATimes: Putting a Lens on Transitions By Andrew Kleine
Putting a Lens on Transitions - PA TIMES Online
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Andrew KleineSeptember 18, 2026 This fall, several large cities and counties will hold elections for mayor and executive. They include Los Angeles, the District of Columbia, Oakland, Louisville, Raleigh, Harris County, Texas, and Orange […]
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Did you miss it?! You asked, we answered: we are extending our #ASPA2027 call for proposals by one week. If you're hoping to submit a proposal and be on the agenda next spring, you now have until 9/25 to get your ideas in! www.aspanet.org/annu...
#Ethics Hatch Act complaints against Trump officials continue to pile up as investigations go on for nearly a year via GovExec
Hatch Act complaints against Trump officials continue to pile up as investigations go on for nearly a year
Attorney General Todd Blanche and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy are the latest administration officials to be accused of breaking the ethics law.
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Now on #PATimes: What Working Across Research and Government Taught Me About Public Service By Afsana Alam
What Working Across Research and Government Taught Me About Public Service - PA TIMES Online
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Afsana AlamSeptember 11, 2026 In the span of a year, I had the opportunity to experience public service from three very different roles: as a Ph.D. student conducting policy research, as a legislative intern […]
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#Motivation "There is something enormously fulfilling about being engaged in something bigger than yourself. It imparts a satisfying sense of purpose which, in my experience, is not attained in any other way." - General Brent Scowcroft, U.S. National Security Advisor
Now on #PATimes: Beyond Transaction Counts: An Administrative Burden Dashboard for Digital Public Services By Albert Nii Noi Okwei
Beyond Transaction Counts: An Administrative Burden Dashboard for Digital Public Services - PA TIMES Online
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Albert Nii Noi OkweiSeptember 11, 2026 When the U.S. Department of Education rolled out the redesigned FAFSA for the 2024-25 cycle, the goal was a shorter form and easier access to federal student aid. […]
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ICYMI: You're down to the final days to submit an #ASPA2027 proposal! We're Navigating Public Service in Uncharted Territory in the Big Easy in April. Submit by Friday at midnight to be considered for the agenda! www.aspanet.org/annu...
Education’s dismantling isn’t a done deal. Jory Heckman has the latest on what’s next for the agency and the feds caught in the middle. buff.ly/IH6bFtQ
Education Department shutdown plans face a new hurdle
House and Senate Democrats optimistic about the outcome of year's midterm elections outlined their plans on Tuesday to stop the Education Department from closing down.
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New research article: Governing Before the State: Indigenous Javanese Administrative Theory by Dede Setiono: doi.org/10.1111/puar...
Now on #PATimes: A Director of Operations is Not the Same as a City Administrator By Michael R. Ford
A Director of Operations is Not the Same as a City Administrator - PA TIMES Online
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Michael R. FordSeptember 11, 2026 In the past few years, there has been much interest in professional management in Wisconsin municipalities. To be clear, the interest is not new. More than half of Wisconsin […]
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Today's edition of our news digest, Federal Workforce in Turmoil, is available. We're tracking current events related to the ongoing changes to the federal workforce so you don't have to - in your inbox or via the link below. t.co/XTJpAtkogQ
A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to impose a four-year limit on student visas, granting a preliminary injunction one day before the new rules were set to start.
Judge Blocks Trump Rule Limiting Student Visas to Four Years
Massachusetts Judge Dennis Saylor called the government’s justification for the new rule “absurd.”
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The Trump administration paid billions to federal employees who weren’t working because of their participation in deferred resignation programs, a government watchdog said in a report released Tuesday.
Trump Is Spending Billions More on Paid Leave for Federal Workers, Watchdog Finds
The Government Accountability Office estimates that roughly 144,000 employees were placed on leave through the Trump administration’s Deferred Resignation Program.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will revoke limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that run on coal and natural gas, according to regulatory documents Administrator Lee Zeldin signed Monday.
Trump EPA to strip greenhouse gas limits for power plants, a key Biden climate policy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will revoke limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that run on coal and natural gas, according to regulatory documents Administrator Lee Zeldin signed Monday.
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National political discourse can make democracy seem on the brink of collapse. But local civic networks tell a different story. In the Summer 2026 National Civic Review, Nick Vlahos explores how civic infrastructure is embedded in communities across the country. Read here: https://ow.ly/Cbrs50ZNT56
New research article: Under Pressure: Analyzing LEO Turnover in America's Swing and Pivot Counties for 2016, 2020, 2024 by Gary Johnson, Spencer Cragun, Jake Yoder: doi.org/10.1111/puar...
It’s National Voter Registration Day! As Trump continues to attack voting rights, we must make sure we’re registered and ready to vote this November. Register to vote, check your registration, and make sure your friends are registered too: vote.nj.gov.
Now on #PATimes: Determining Public Safety Resource Needs By Leonard Chan
Determining Public Safety Resource Needs - PA TIMES Online
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Leonard ChanSeptember 11, 2026 In 2020, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) published a white paper, “21st Century Fire and Emergency Services.” The opening paragraph asserts that […]
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KPIs, Tier Boards, Roundings: curated articles, Sept 7-13, 2026 @aspanational.bsky.social Center for Accountability & Performance - bit.ly/4xUlRMX
Accountability and Performance Update – Sept 7-13, 2026
A KPI Needs Four Distinct Owners PuMP Academy Like a puppy or kitten, if no one takes personal ownership of a performance measure, it will die a slow death. Conversely, if the puppy or kitten has t…
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Time is flying by: There are only five days left to submit a proposal for #ASPA2027 in New Orleans! We're headed to the Big Easy in April and we're looking forward to your ideas for what to include on the agenda. Submit them by Friday at midnight! More info: www.aspanet.org/annualconference
