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Local Governments: The Crucibles of Democracy

Local Governments: The Crucibles of Democracy

With all this focus on State and Federal policymaking, the quiet toil of local government is often forgotten—to our detriment.…

Losing Out: The Local Impact of Minor League Baseball’s Impending Contraction

Losing Out: The Local Impact of Minor League Baseball’s Impending Contraction

Many local governments have realized that the investment a community makes in the well-being of its people is critical to its prosperity. Overshadowed in the national consciousness by their big-league…

Is There an Optimal Relationship Between Universities and Policymakers?

Is There an Optimal Relationship Between Universities and Policymakers?

Should universities be concerned with fostering their relationship with government, and if so, then how? A gap exists between universities and policymakers, but it is plausible to examine the link…

Reaching Out During the Holiday Season

Reaching Out During the Holiday Season

Think not only of celebrating the holidays in the center of town, but also extending outreach for those communities that are at risk or do not have the income or…

Generational Fractures

Generational Fractures

Over recent decades, the concept of workplace generations has evolved, with discussions of how successful leaders must tailor approaches to each generation. Conceptually, this is an approachable idea, and it…

Half of a Buddhist Saying: “Pain is Inevitable”

Half of a Buddhist Saying: “Pain is Inevitable”

Regulatory intervention can improve physicians’ ability to manage pain. State Boards of Medicine can require successful completion of rigorous pain treatment education programs (including non-pharmaceutical means of pain management) both…

Whatever Health Reform Plan is Adopted to Expand Access Must Address Medical Errors

Whatever Health Reform Plan is Adopted to Expand Access Must Address Medical Errors

Expanded access to healthcare appears to be a major concern for America’s voters and certainly among political candidates. However, making healthcare more affordable and accessible to more people in the…

Public Sector Cybersecurity: Effective Strategies to Improve Cybersecurity Posture

Public Sector Cybersecurity: Effective Strategies to Improve Cybersecurity Posture

Ransomware attacks, malware proliferation and phishing schemes are headliners in the news. Beyond what IT practitioners implement, public administrators should consider other effective strategies that would improve their organization’s cybersecurity…

Shifting Sands: Navigating Practitioner Academic Exchanges in a Post-Social Media World

Shifting Sands: Navigating Practitioner Academic Exchanges in a Post-Social Media World

Academic Twitter has emerged as a powerful voice for distribution and acquisition for academics. Yet, social media use by academics should be undertaken with care. Ultimately, can social media help…

Embrace the Boring: Weaving Diversity and Inclusion into the Fabric of Government

Embrace the Boring: Weaving Diversity and Inclusion into the Fabric of Government

What is the practical application of social equity? More importantly, how can those of us working in public administration weave diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our government?…

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