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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.
Talent Pipeline
9/9/20

Volcker Alliance Spotlight on the North Carolina Talent Partnership: Strengthening Government-University Partnerships

Spotlights

North Carolina's Office of Strategic Partnerships is strengthening the talent pipeline linking college graduates with opportunities in state government.
Public Finance
9/10/20

Listen: Special Briefing on Fiscal and Operational Priorities for Cities in the COVID Crisis Era

News: Event Coverage

Experts discuss how US mayors are managing the fiscal, societal, and operational stresses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public Service
8/31/20

Arslan Mohamed Reflects on the Future of Public Service

Commentary: Arslan Mohamed

Winner of the 2019 Paul A. Volcker Careers in Government Essay Contest pens op-ed in the Gotham Gazette.
Public Service Education
8/24/20

NextGen Service Hits the Ground Running!

News

The initiative is actively working with four universities to plan and implement public service learning opportunities for undergraduates.

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