Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): The Government Serving all of US Watch the second video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series for some eye-opening fun facts about some of the many ways our government keeps us safe, healthy and secure throughout the day—whether you’re traveling by plane, driving down the highway or simply eating breakfast, showering or brushing your teeth. Watch Blog September 25, 2023 Republicans and Democrats agree: The threat of a government shutdown is bad news The heated political debates around key funding bills needed to prevent a government shutdown are having an unintended consequence. While Democrats, Republicans and independents tend not to agree on much these days, there is a widespread consensus that the threat of a shutdown is a negative development. A recent online survey by the Partnership for… Listen Blog September 22, 2023 Shutdowns and continuing resolutions aren’t the answer of effective government Now that Congress is back from August recess, it is racing around the clock to fund the federal government for the next fiscal year, which starts on Oct. 1. When annual funding bills aren’t passed through the appropriations process, the government shuts down. These shutdowns dramatically reduce or halt many basic government functions, cost… Listen Blog September 19, 2023 The broken Senate confirmation process is eating up precious floor time Over the past two decades, the Senate has spent increasingly more floor time processing individual presidential nominees while confirming fewer of them, leaving what has historically been characterized as the world’s greatest deliberative body less opportunity to consider the issues of the day and fill critical leadership vacancies, according to recent research by the Partnership… Listen Blog September 18, 2023 Our cross-country journey to find diverse federal talent The Partnership’s Public Service Roadshow is helping to build a federal workforce that understands the lived experiences of all Americans and is prepared to tackle the full spectrum of challenges facing our nation. The roadshow, which delivers on-campus training to students, faculty and advisors on how to successfully navigate the federal hiring process, prioritizes diversity,… Listen Blog September 15, 2023 Trust in government lower in the U.S. than in many other democracies The United Nations has declared Sept. 15 the International Day of Democracy, in part due to threats to democratic principles around the world. It is a fitting time to mark this day given the threats to democracy in our own country, which are driven in part by breakdowns in the relationship between our government and… Listen Blog September 14, 2023 New resource explains how presidential transition teams can work with state, local, tribal and territorial partners to achieve change Collaboration between the federal government and state, local, tribal and territorial officials is vital to implement policy, respond to crises and serve communities across the country. The “States of Our Union,” a new resource created by the Center for Presidential Transition® and Deloitte, identifies what presidential transition teams can do when planning for a new… Listen Blog September 7, 2023 How our AI Federal Leadership Program drives progress of AI use in government Artificial intelligence is rapidly permeating the world around us, and our government cannot get left behind. The Partnership for Public Service developed its AI Federal Leadership Program to educate members of the Senior Executive Service and GS-15 employees on developing and executing a vision for AI in their agencies. The program, with support from… Listen Blog September 5, 2023 How the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative led one young professional to a public service career For the past two years, Nicholas di Mauro has worked as an IT cybersecurity specialist in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services. He came to this role through the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative, a Partnership for Public Service program that places recent college graduates in two-year fellowships… Listen Blog August 30, 2023 A Partnership intern takes the road to public service Inspiring young talent to pursue public service is a critical step toward building a better government and a stronger democracy. But for those just starting their careers, knowing how to find opportunities in government can be difficult. That’s why the Partnership launched the Public Service Roadshow, a series of in-person and virtual campus visits that… Listen Blog August 29, 2023 3 messaging tips to increase trust in government Despite recent legislation that has made historic investments in our nation’s infrastructure, environmental resilience and economic development, a nationally representative survey issued late last year by the Partnership found that only 40% of Americans believe the federal government has a positive impact on people like them and only 38% believe the federal government serves their… Listen
