Just about two weeks until the 2026 National Conference, and even less time to register! Don't miss out on this event! napawash.org/event/national-…

Yesterday, we connected with members of a Brazilian Public Leadership Delegation visiting Washington, DC. We had a great discussion about efforts to expand state capacity, and similar challenges and opportunities that exist in both public administration environments.

Academy President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood was a judge at the @apoliticalco Day 2026 Debate in London this week. The judges ruled against the motion that ‘Governments should redirect efforts from the climate crisis towards AI risks’, after heated debate.

Thanks to all the Fellows (and public administration friends!) who joined our team at ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach this week!

We'll be sharing lots more highlights of our time in London, but we wanted to share this closing word on Apolitical Day from President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood.

The Academy's UK Adventure Continues! 🇬🇧  We've been so inspired by the discussions and opportunities for trans-Atlantic cooperation, learning and sharing!

🏛️ ⌛ CRUCIAL ELECTION INFO! Election Officials and Counsel: Legal Partnerships and Preparedness with @BrennanCenter This webinar is starting soon! Register here! napawash.org/event/election-…

TOMORROW! Join the Academy and Brennan Center for "Election Officials and Counsel: Legal Partnerships and Preparedness. At 1:30 p.m. we'll explore how election administrators and government attorneys can help build confidence in the electoral process. ow.ly/YB6M50ZYix1

Happy Fiscal New Year, from the Academy! Our Happy Hour may be a couple weeks late but it's always nice to see "many happy return$" #accountanthumor

Next week, co-hosted with Brennan Center for Justice, join us for "Election Officials and Counsel: Legal Partnerships and Preparedness" napawash.org/event/election-…?

Congratulations to this year's Brownlow Book Award Winner: @CarolynAbott ! Her book "The Politics of Public Pensions: Parties, State Governments and Unions" and she'll be presented her award on stage at this year's National Conference, Monday, Nov. 9. ow.ly/EPXA50ZVxqQ

Next month at the National Conference, we’ll review how the needs of the federal workforce have changed, in many cases dramatically. What can we do to help build a federal workforce for a constantly evolving future? Join us for this panel to find out. napawash.org/event/national-…

Congratulations to this year's Roback Scholarship Awardees! They'll be honored at this year's National Conference Nov. 8-10 at the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, DC. napawash.org/event/national-…

Embracing regionalism! Our guests on the podcast this week know how to work together across levels of government. Columbus, Ohio Mayor Andrew Ginther and NaCo CEO Matt Chase! Download Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood and listen now! ow.ly/GxCA50ZUuQW

Register Today! Join us November 8-10 for expert-led discussions, networking, critical updates on the future of the federal workforce, public service and more at the National Conference. We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC. Register at napawash.org/event/national-…

Congratulations to the 2026 Class of Academy Fellows! Meet all of these extraordinary public servants at our site: napawash.org/news/2026-fello…

Billion-dollar disasters have nearly doubled in a decade. Local governments closest to the damage are often least able to plan ahead. The Extreme Weather Resilience Hub exists to help governments plan and finance resilience before the emergency hits. ow.ly/ij4n50ZReMn

Announcing our Closing Keynote Speaker for the 2026 National Conference: ADM. Linda Fagan, former Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard! Learn more about this year's conference and register! ow.ly/obbH50ZRiW8

Former US Mint Directors Ed Moy and Ventris Gibson help us understand the finer details of how our country's change adds up, on the latest episode of Management Matters!. ow.ly/Qej550ZPYck

You'll never guess what former director of the US Mint Ed Moy collects. Enjoy this fun fact in another piece from the Management Matters cutting room floor! ow.ly/QjPe50ZQPG7