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Public Finance
4/15/21

Special Briefing on State Budgeting, the COVID-19 Recession, and What Comes Next

News: Event Coverage

An expert panel discusses fiscal reforms that many states put in place before the 2020 recession and the role of federal aid in restarting the economy.
Public Service
4/7/21

The Volcker Alliance Presents "Profiles in Moral & Ethical Leadership: The Legacy of President Jimmy Carter"

News: Event Coverage

Join us on April 7 at 3:30 p.m. EDT for a conversation with governors Kate Brown and Jay Inslee, and NextGen America founder Tom Steyer.
Public Service
3/31/21

New Report Finds Stark Inequality in Government Hiring

News

New data reveals that qualified Black females are 58% less likely to be hired for a government job than white males.
Public Service
3/4/21

Book Reviews Offer Praise and Reflections on “Public Service and Good Governance for the Twenty-First Century”

News

Two recent reviews of the book, assembled by the Volcker Alliance, were published in leading journals of public affairs and administration.
Public Finance
3/11/21

State and Local Leadership Challenges in the Age of COVID-19

News: Event Coverage

State and local leaders addressed the challenges presented by the pandemic and offered strategies for effective governance.
2/11/21

Now Hiring: Program Assistant/Associate for the Volcker Alliance

News

The right person for this role will be a curious, critical thinker who is passionate about public service and making a difference in the world.
Public Service
2/10/21

Meet the Winners and Finalists of the 2020 Paul A. Volcker Careers in Government Essay Contest

News

The winners are Jungah Ahn and Evana Said, and the finalists are Doreen Ahumah, Alex Huaylinos, and Deana Yu.
Public Finance
2/11/21

LISTEN: Special Briefing on the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and the Impact on States and Municipalities

News: Event Coverage

The panel discussed the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccination plan and the impact on state and local tax revenues and operations.
Public Service
1/29/21

Student-Athletes as Student-Activists: Expanding the Reach of Schools of Public Service

News: Event Coverage

Schools of Public Service can provide the tools to help student-athletes constructively channel their activism into impact.

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