John R Bartle

Flood had great courage. Many benefited greatly from his sacrifice of his career and wealth.

Time flies! The #ASPA2026 Call for Proposals window is closing in just one week! All proposals due by midnight (eastern time) on Sept 19! Start finalizing yours today!
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Interested in the executive branch, executive orders and other presidential powers? Join us this Thursday, 6/26, for a new #webinar looking at Daniel Gitterman's book.
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Open studios Mother’s Day weekend. The official event is Friday and Saturday. Several studios, including mine, will be open Sunday afternoon.

Excited to announce the release of issue 2(1)! We will highlight the articles and book reviews in this issue over the next few days! publicfinance.org/index.php/pf...

Water is Cheap, But Infrastructure is Expensive - PA TIMES Online The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization.  By Savanna BatsonMarch 14, 2025 Water is cheap; water infrastructure, however, is expensive. That’s often the most succinct explanation available to ratepayers when their local government and community leaders seek approval to raise the rates […]

Now on #PATimes:
Water is Cheap, But Infrastructure is Expensive
By Savanna Batson
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4 days 'til #ASPA 2025 - 4 plenary lectures mean 4 opportunities to hear about the most current trends in PA! Join us each day for these special addresses! (Hint: Flag them in the app for your personal schedule and never be late!)
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8 days 'til #ASPA2025! Did you miss yesterday's announcement? Former IG Mark Greenblatt will be joining us for a very special session discussing the role of oversight in government. We'll see you there!
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7 days 'til #ASPA2025 - have you downloaded our app yet? That's the best place to find all the details about the conference. We're still updating and tweaking, so look for more enhancements coming in the next few days!
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10 days 'til #ASPA2025! Students! Are you ready for a day of professional development? Join us next Friday, 3/28 (in person) for an all-day career development day - what a great way to start your conference experience!
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Today's edition of our news digest, Federal Workforce in Turmoil, is available. We're tracking current events related to the ongoing changes to the federal workforce so you don't have to - in your inbox or via the link below.
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It is shameful exploitation of students.

Dogs at ASPA!

#Motivation
"Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation."
- Margaret Chase Smith, Former U.S. Senator

A Brief History of Government Reform | The Ripon Society There have been more than 15 attempts to reform the U.S. government since the early 1900s. Are the lessons of these past efforts even relevant in this age o ...

How does DOGE fit in the annuals of US Federal Government Reform efforts since WWII? Here’s a piece that Mark Abramson and I coauthored for The Ripon Forum’s latest issue (short answer: it doesn’t!). bit.ly/41hnfKH

Just the right message, just the right time.

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Are you looking to have a better understanding of how to integrate equity into budgeting practices? Read "Social Equity in Budgeting: A Roadmap for Practitioners" by John Bartle & Marilyn Marks Rubin. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...