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Public Service
6/3/20

ASPA BookTalk: Public Service and Good Governance for the 21st Century

News: Event Coverage

On June 3, at 1 p.m. ET, ASPA hosted a webinar on the new publication, feat. the book's editor and three of its authors.
Public Finance
6/4/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and the Outlook for Cities as State Economies Reopen

News: Event Coverage

Panelists discuss the challenges and opportunities facing US cities as state economies reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic
Public Finance
5/28/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and the Funding of Essential Services: Strategies for Generating Cash through Improved Public Asset Management

News: Event Coverage

Panelists discuss state and local government strategies for coping with COVID-19 induced revenue collapse.
Public Finance
5/21/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and the Future of US Aid to States, Counties, and Cities after the CARES Act

News: Event Coverage

Experts discuss the possibility of federal aid to state and local governments to replace hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenue.
Public Finance
5/14/20

Volcker Alliance and Penn Institute for Urban Research Host Fifth Briefing on COVID-19 and Federal Reserve Support for States and Localities

Press Releases

The exclusive panel discussion featured major municipal investors and a Government Finance Officers Association federal liaison.
Public Service
5/14/20

International Financial Law Review Recognizes Paul Volcker with Outstanding Achievement Award

News

Paul A. Volcker was recognized with the 2020 Outstanding Achievement Award for his legacy as an economist and public servant.
Government Services
5/14/20

Doing the People’s Business in a Pandemic

Blog: Peter Morrissey

The pandemic has shed light on the aspects of government upon which we desperately depend. The procurement space is no exception.
Public Service
5/14/20

Jennifer Pahlka, Founder of Code for America, Joins the Volcker Alliance

News

Ms. Pahlka previously served as US Deputy Chief Technology Officer and executive director of Code for America.
Public Finance
5/14/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and the Federal Reserve Municipal Liquidity Facility: How $500 Billion in Credit Will Bolster America’s States, Counties, and Cities

News: Event Coverage

Experts discuss how the FED's Municipal Liquidity Facility may help states, counties, cities, and public agencies offset revenue shortfalls

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