Government Services

6/13/19

America’s Forgotten Colony: Ending Puerto Rico’s Perpetual Crisis

Commentary: Antonio Weiss

Resolving Puerto Rico’s status is a critical step in allowing the territory to chart a sustainable long-term economic course.

Government Services

4/17/19

Paul C. Light Releases New Findings on Government Reform and the 2020 Election

News

According to Mr. Light’s latest surveys, almost two-thirds of Americans now agree that the federal government needs very major government reform.

Government Services

2/12/19

The Hill Published Op-Ed by Thomas W. Ross on the Government Shutdown's Damage to Public Service

Commentary: Thomas W. Ross

The Volcker Alliance's president examines the damage caused by the government shutdown and it's negative impact on the future of public service.

Structural Reforms

2/5/19

Shelley Metzenbaum and Robert Shea Host Webinar on Bi-Partisan Recommendations for Improving Government Performance

News: Event Coverage

The webinar highlighted their co-written Volcker Alliance working paper, "Performance Accountability, Evidence, and Improvement."

Government Services

2/1/19

Volcker Alliance Spotlight: The Government Shutdown Examined by Paul C. Light

News

The 35-day government shutdown that concluded this January is the longest in our nation’s history. The fallout was widespread. The approximate...

Public Service

1/22/19

Volcker Alliance Issues Statement on the Longest Partial Government Shutdown in US History

Press Releases

Volcker Alliance President Thomas W. Ross calls for the government to re-open and deliver on its promises to serve the American people.

Government Services

10/19/18

Preventing the Next State Budget Crisis: A Conference Summary

Commentary: Rick Mattoon

Over 100 researchers, academics, policymakers, and business people gathered at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago...

Government Services

8/2/18

Expiration Dates in Government: How to Know When to Ditch a Regulation

Commentary: Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene

Regulatory review can be an important management tool for government efficiency ...

Government Services

7/10/18

Supreme Court won't fix gerrymandering soon, so it's up to voters

Commentary: Thomas W. Ross

Recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court tell us that we should not count on the courts to fix the problem of partisan gerrymandering.

Government Services

6/22/18

With Supreme Court punting on gerrymandering, states must act

Commentary: Thomas W. Ross

The onus for action is on the states to stop gerrymandering for political purposes and to end its destructive impact on our democracy ...

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