A Flawed Environmental Analysis Underpins I-35 Expansion in Austin, Texas ArticleOct 10, 2023 A Flawed Environmental Analysis Underpins I-35 Expansion in Austin, Texas Instead of supporting the expansion of I-35, Austin should redirect funds toward expanding public transportation to provide residents with robust alternatives to driving. Oct 10, 2023 Kevin DeGood
The Time Tax: Better Access to Benefits by Reducing Administrative Burden Past EventSep 14, 2023 The Time Tax: Better Access to Benefits by Reducing Administrative Burden Please join the Center for American Progress for a panel discussion with experts on best practices for reducing administrative burden and increasing access to the services and programs individuals and their families need. Sep 14, 2023 Sam Berger, Carolyn Barnes, Michelle Evermore, 2 More Cindy Long, Lily Roberts
NEPA Permitting Process Crucial to Renewable Infrastructure Project Success ReportSep 7, 2023 NEPA Permitting Process Crucial to Renewable Infrastructure Project Success Five clean energy infrastructure examples span a range of recent projects nationwide and demonstrate best practices for improving infrastructure projects. Sep 7, 2023 Edward (Ted) Boling, Kerensa Gimre
5 Major Renewable Infrastructure Projects Show Value of NEPA Permitting Process ArticleSep 7, 2023 5 Major Renewable Infrastructure Projects Show Value of NEPA Permitting Process Five clean energy infrastructure examples show how public engagement and environmental review work to improve infrastructure projects, not slow them. Sep 7, 2023 Auburn Bell
Congress Must Pass the Preventing a Patronage System Act To Protect Federal Civil Servants’ Impartiality ArticleDec 2, 2022 Congress Must Pass the Preventing a Patronage System Act To Protect Federal Civil Servants’ Impartiality Passage of the Preventing a Patronage System Act is critical to allow civil servants to do their jobs and to ensure the federal government’s stability, reliability, and authority in domestic functions and international relations. Dec 2, 2022 Cissy Jackson
The FBI’s Mar-a-Lago Papers Search Fact SheetAug 22, 2022 The FBI’s Mar-a-Lago Papers Search Former President Trump didn’t just abscond with classified material he wasn’t allowed to have; he may have gravely harmed U.S. national security at the same time. Aug 22, 2022 Alan Yu, Peter Juul
Let the Sunshine In ReportMar 17, 2016 Let the Sunshine In This report assesses how the Open Government Partnership—an innovative experiment in multilateral cooperation—is faring after four years and offers recommendations going forward. Mar 17, 2016 Molly Elgin-Cossart, Trevor Sutton, Kathryn Sachs
Five Canards About Job-Killing Regulations ArticleOct 21, 2011 San Diego Shooter)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/regulation_canards_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/regulation_canards_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/regulation_canards_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/regulation_canards_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/10/regulation_canards_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> San Diego Shooter)"> Five Canards About Job-Killing Regulations Kristina Costa and Michael Linden point out the absurdities in conservative arguments that regulations are holding back our economy, not lack of demand. Oct 21, 2011 Kristina Costa, Michael Linden
When Words Get in the Way ReportSep 30, 2011 When Words Get in the Way Gadi Dechter explains new SEC disclosure rules and what steps can be made toward improving them. Sep 30, 2011 Gadi Dechter
Conservative Health and Safety Bull’s Eyes by the Numbers ArticleSep 12, 2011 Conservative Health and Safety Bull’s Eyes by the Numbers House conservatives’ claim that 10 rules are preventing job growth falls apart when you look at the numbers, writes Kristina Costa. But the consequences are clear. Sep 12, 2011 Kristina Costa
July 21 Is Consumers’ Independence Day ArticleJul 21, 2011 July 21 Is Consumers’ Independence Day The new “cop on the beat” for consumers of financial products faces more challenges ahead, but it’s a fight worth having, argues Gadi Dechter. Jul 21, 2011 Gadi Dechter
Don’t Close Open-Government Sites ArticleJun 16, 2011 personaldemocracy)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/06/kundra_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/06/kundra_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/06/kundra_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/06/kundra_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/06/kundra_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> personaldemocracy)"> Don’t Close Open-Government Sites Pratap Chatterjee reports on how slashed funding for important transparency initiatives risks harming government efficiency. Jun 16, 2011 Pratap Chatterjee
Building on a Successful Recovery.gov ArticleJun 14, 2011 Building on a Successful Recovery.gov The Obama administration’s new Campaign to Cut Waste promises to build on the successes of the 2009 Recovery Act and usher in a new era of transparency and accountability over government spending, write Julia Kantor and Sam Ungar. Jun 14, 2011 Julia Kantor, Sam Ungar
Viewpoint: Doing What Works In the NewsApr 1, 2011 Viewpoint: Doing What Works As government programs face greater scrutiny, the new GPRA framework could put more officials in the accountability hot seat. But it's also an opportunity for agencies to restore the public's trust in government, writes John Griffith. Apr 1, 2011 Government Executive John Griffith
Modernizing Performance: Using the New Framework ArticleMar 16, 2011 Modernizing Performance: Using the New Framework John Podesta testifies before the Senate Budget Committee Task Force on Government Performance on the GRPA Modernization Act of 2010. Mar 16, 2011 John Podesta
A Win-Win on Regulatory Reform ArticleJan 19, 2011 A Win-Win on Regulatory Reform Jitinder Kohli sets out five lessons for the Obama administration from his experience working on similar reforms in Britain. Jan 19, 2011 Jitinder Kohli
President Obama Outlines Vision for Regulation: New Directives Strike the Right Balance ArticleJan 19, 2011 President Obama Outlines Vision for Regulation: New Directives Strike the Right Balance Reece Rushing examines the president’s new reforms as the Obama administration braces for conservative attacks. Jan 19, 2011 Reece Rushing
Saving Without Slashing ArticleDec 21, 2010 Saving Without Slashing The new Partnership Fund for Program Integrity Innovation could generate creative solutions to a problem that has long vexed Washington, writes John Griffith. Dec 21, 2010 John Griffith
Lies, Damned Lies, and Reporting on Federal Pay ArticleDec 2, 2010 Lies, Damned Lies, and Reporting on Federal Pay Pratap Chatterjee calls out several national newspapers for continually misinterpreting statistics about federal pay levels compared to the private sector. Dec 2, 2010 Pratap Chatterjee
Confidence in Government Down Despite Improvements ArticleNov 22, 2010 Confidence in Government Down Despite Improvements Government officials need to do a better job of advertising their successes, especially at a time of growing demand for public sector services, writes Pratap Chatterjee. Nov 22, 2010 Pratap Chatterjee
O’Malley Cruises in Midst of Republican Wave ArticleNov 5, 2010 O’Malley Cruises in Midst of Republican Wave Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s victory in the midterm elections could have much to do with his data-driven governing approach, writes Reece Rushing. Nov 5, 2010 Reece Rushing
New GAO Reports Underscore Danger of GOP-Proposed Hiring Freeze ArticleOct 26, 2010 New GAO Reports Underscore Danger of GOP-Proposed Hiring Freeze Pratap Chatterjee explains why the GOP-backed federal hiring freeze could make it harder for Americans to be sure they’re getting quality medicine from overseas. Oct 26, 2010 Pratap Chatterjee
Correcting Myths About Federal Pay ArticleOct 25, 2010 Correcting Myths About Federal Pay Lauren Smith breaks down the shoddy analysis underlying false claims about federal pay levels, which have been misrepresented by conservatives and major news outlets. Oct 25, 2010 Lauren Smith
Landrieu’s Procedural Politics Threaten Federal Budget Nomination at Critical Time ArticleOct 14, 2010 Landrieu’s Procedural Politics Threaten Federal Budget Nomination at Critical Time Sen. Mary Landrieu persists in holding President Obama’s budget chief hostage to politics. Her timing couldn’t be worse, writes John Griffith. Oct 14, 2010 John Griffith
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.