Commentary, News & Press

 
Public Service
10/26/20

Dr. Ira Pastan Wins 2020 Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Medal

News: Event Coverage

Dr. Pastan was recognized for his ground-breaking discoveries and innovations in modern-day cancer treatment.
Public Service
10/8/20

Shirley Clarke Franklin Inspires CUNY Students at Essay Contest Event

News: Event Coverage

Shirley Clarke Franklin spoke to CUNY students about her values and experiences as a public servant.
Public Service Education
10/26/20

Volcker Alliance Team Featured Throughout NASPAA’s 2020 Annual Conference

News: Event Coverage

Volcker Alliance staff members and nonresident senior fellows presented at this year’s virtual NASPAA conference.
Structural Reforms
10/23/20

Volcker Alliance Statement on Schedule F Executive Order

News

This Order could subject federal employees to “a political loyalty test,” hindering their ability to make the best decisions for Americans.
Public Finance
10/15/20

Listen: Special Briefing on State and Local Infrastructure Spending Cutbacks Amid the COVID-19 Recession

News: Event Coverage

Experts discuss how infrastructure spending cutbacks related to COVID-19 may affect the economy, jobs, and the municipal market
Public Service
9/29/20

Paul A. Volcker Careers in Government Essay Contest Invites Submissions!

Press Releases

Two undergraduate CUNY students aspiring to careers in public service have the chance to win $5,000 and much more.
Public Service
9/22/20

Abriana Gonzalez and Nina Kambili Join the Volcker Alliance

News

The Volcker Alliance is excited to welcome Abri Gonzalez and Nina Kambili to the Volcker Alliance team as program assistants.
Public Finance
9/17/20

COVID-19 is breeding infrastructure postponements as states, cities slash budgets

Commentary: William Glasgall

COVID-19 is driving state and local governments to balance budgets by postponing infrastructure work and other initiatives.
Public Finance
9/14/20

Alliance Board Members, Richard Ravitch and Antonio Weiss, on Why Local Government Shortfalls Put the US Economy at Risk

News

Volcker Alliance board members, Richard Ravitch and Antonio Weiss, discuss whether states and cities could financially recover from the pandemic.

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