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Gun Control for Both Sides of the Aisle
The newest wave of school shootings has caused an increased momentum within the public to seek new gun control measures. The measures must be tempered with consideration for both sides.…
Rohr Scholarship Available for PA Grad Students
The Section on Public Law and Administration (SPLA) is accepting nominations for its 2013 John A. Rohr Scholarship in Public Administration and Law. SPLA advances recognition of the importance of…
Section on Professional & Organizational Development Scholarship Available
Each year, the Section on Professional and Organizational Development (SPOD) confers at least two (2) scholarships to the most deserving doctoral and master level students who are actively enrolled in…
Section for Women in Public Administration Solicits Nominations
ASPA’s Section for Women in Public Administration (SWPA) is soliciting nominations of outstanding public managers, scholars or long serving public servants. The section will recognize individuals at the Annual Conference…
Paper on Demand: Paperless/Green Systems (Part 2)
More and more modern leaning governments looking to become more efficient are reviewing how to implement paperless systems but realize they must still allow some paper into the mix. …
The Administrative Cliff and Revival of the “First E”
We face not merely a fiscal cliff but also an administrative one. Whether a small or grand deal comes together and no matter what happens to the Budget Control Act,…
Flaking Out: Should Public Administration Researchers Worry About Challenges to NSF Funding for Political Science Research?
The “Flake Amendment” (H.AMDT.1094 for H.R.5326), like the failed Coburn Amendment (for H.R. 2847) before it, asks Congress “to prohibit the use of funds to be used to carry out…
Net Neutrality and the Public Sector: Who is Responsible for That?
An essential component in retrieving and disseminating vital information is obtaining access to it in a free and transparent manner. For the public sector, this rule has governed much of…
Outsourcing Government: A Strategic Approach to Partnered Privatization (Part 5)
A Strategic Approach to Partnered Privatization A strategic approach towards privatization involves not only an organization shift, but a mind shift. From a governance standpoint, there is no question that…
Key Technology Trends of 2012 and What to Look for in 2013
In the past year, government offices saw many technological changes improve their efficiency and preview future working styles. According to a new report by GovLoop.com, “The GovLoop Guide: Government Technology…
Why Does Business Not Trust IT?
I don’t know how to split an atom. I am also not a surgeon. But as a business process and information technology specialist, I can write instructions and develop some…
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