John R Bartle
@johnrbartle.bsky.social
President of the American Society for Public Administration, distinguished professor of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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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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September 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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!
www.aspanet.org/annu...
www.aspanet.org/annu...
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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.
Register: www.aspanet.org/webi...
Register: www.aspanet.org/webi...
June 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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.
Register: www.aspanet.org/webi...
Register: www.aspanet.org/webi...
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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.
April 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Open studios Mother’s Day weekend. The official event is Friday and Saturday. Several studios, including mine, will be open Sunday afternoon.
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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...
April 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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...
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Now on #PATimes:
Water is Cheap, But Infrastructure is Expensive
By Savanna Batson
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Water is Cheap, But Infrastructure is Expensive
By Savanna Batson
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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 […]
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March 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Now on #PATimes:
Water is Cheap, But Infrastructure is Expensive
By Savanna Batson
patimes.org/water-is...
Water is Cheap, But Infrastructure is Expensive
By Savanna Batson
patimes.org/water-is...
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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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www.aspanet.org/annu...
March 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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!)
www.aspanet.org/annu...
www.aspanet.org/annu...
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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!
www.aspanet.org/Conf...
www.aspanet.org/Conf...
March 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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!
www.aspanet.org/Conf...
www.aspanet.org/Conf...
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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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March 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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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www.aspanet.org/Conf...
March 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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!
www.aspanet.org/Conf...
www.aspanet.org/Conf...
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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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March 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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.
www.icontact-archive...
www.icontact-archive...
Dogs at ASPA!
14 days 'til #ASPA2025 - Did you see we'll have dogs?! We're partnering with Veterans Moving Forward to bring service dogs to the conference - a great demonstration of non-robots in service!
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March 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Dogs at ASPA!
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#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
"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
March 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#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
"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
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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
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 ...
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February 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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.
ASPA calls on its members and partners to remain steadfast and firm in their calling to public service and their commitment to serve the greater good. Find our statement on our website:
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February 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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...
January 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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...