Structural Reforms

11/19/20

Nonresident Senior Fellow Paul Light: The Case for Major Government Reform

Commentary: Paul C. Light

Paul Light makes the case for a fix-government-fast reform agenda that provides a framework and game plan for a first Biden administration.

Structural Reforms

10/26/20

Nonresident Senior Fellow Don Kettl: Trump’s Order Sets the Stage for Loyalty Tests for Thousands of Feds

Commentary: Donald F. Kettl

The president’s executive order sweeps aside 140 years of federal policy promoting professional expertise.

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 Service

7/23/20

Workshop: Rebuilding Trust in Government in Painful and Turbulent Times

News: Event Coverage

Join this workshop to find out how public servants can turn this moment of crisis into an opportunity to rebuild trust in government.

Structural Reforms

6/2/20

Volcker Alliance Statement on Racial Injustice

Commentary:

We must find ways to ensure that government delivers results for all people—fairly, equitably, and without bias or prejudice.

Structural Reforms

3/30/20

Paul C. Light’s Reports on Government Reform Garner New Media Attention

News

In addition to a recent media briefing in DC, Senior Fellow Paul C. Light’s work was cited by the Washington Post and CNN.

Structural Reforms

2/26/20

Volcker Alliance Releases Report on How Americans' Desire for Government Reform will Impact the 2020 Election

Press Releases

Voters who believe there is a need for major government reform may be the ones to determine the results of the 2020 election.

Government Services

2/26/20

Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene Release New Book: Making Government Work

News

Barrett and Greene assess the state of performance improvement efforts, especially in state and local governments.

Structural Reforms

1/6/20

China’s impending Minsky moment

Commentary: William Rhodes

"Beijing must act now to avoid deeper trouble in the future," writes Volcker Alliance board member William Rhodes.

Public Service

8/22/19

What Matters Podcast: Workforce Development

Podcast: David E. Altig, Thomas W. Ross

How do we get more young people into government jobs? How can we harness tech to modernize our labor market? Listen now!

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