Partnership for Public Service

18/08/2026

Cyclosporiasis has dominated headlines for weeks, with tens of thousands of suspected and confirmed cases spanning multiple states.

Behind the scenes, public health experts are working tirelessly to interview patients, dig through medical records and trace the common thread connecting thousands of cases to keep the public informed and safe.

Tracing a multistate outbreak demands strong and efficient federal and state collaboration. But when the workforce and program funding are cut, the response falls behind with the public paying the price.

When we invest in science, it benefits all Americans. Keza shares more about the people doing this work.

Learn more about the people and programs powering public science in America here: https://science.federalharmstracker.org/

18/08/2026

Are you a student or recent graduate who is interested in a career in public service?
Or a university career advisor who supports students who aspire for a career in government?

We are hosting webinars in September to help you navigate our new GoGovernment website (gogovernment.org) and federal, state and local government career resources.

The newly redesign website offers:

• A refreshed Public Service Internship Finder to help students and recent graduates search for internships, fellowships and early-career opportunities by state and level of government

• A new interactive map to help students and recent graduates find internships and early-career opportunities in their home state

• A deep dive into California state government careers

• New guides for government careers in artificial intelligence, public health, natural resources and international affairs

• New university advisor tools and resources for members of our Call to Serve Network

Details on the webinars are below:

💻 Meet the New GoGov for Advisors
📆 Tuesday, Sept. 22
⌚ 2 p.m. EDT
🔗 Register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5230943

💻 Meet the New GoGov for Students
📆 Wednesday, Sept. 23
⌚ 3 p.m. EDT
🔗 Register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5230947

💻 Meet the New GoGov – California; For those interested in careers in California state government

📆 Thursday, Sept. 24
⌚ 6 p.m. EDT
🔗 Register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5230958

17/08/2026

From the GPS in your phone to the fluoride in your tap water, federally funded research has quietly shaped nearly every part of daily American life. Four decades of NIH funding produced Gleevec, a therapy that transformed leukemia treatment. The CDC’s PulseNet network has prevented an estimated 270,000 foodborne illnesses. It’s no surprise that 84% of Americans agree the federal government should fund basic scientific research.

But federal science agencies lost 117,840 employees between September 2024 and February 2026, and nearly 8,000 grants have been canceled at the NIH and the National Science Foundation. In a survey of more than 1,600 scientists, 75% said they were considering leaving the U.S.

See what these cuts mean for your state, your community and the nation–and how you can help protect federal science:

Recent cuts to federal science funding threaten everyday innovation, public health and local economies. Learn how these rollbacks impact our communities and how you can help protect federal research.

17/08/2026

When a tornado warning notification pops up on your phone, or you receive an emergency alert to evacuate, there's a network of public servants working to make those possible.

Federal experts help forecast severe weather, monitor wildfire conditions and provide data emergency managers use to protect communities before disasters strike.

But between September 2024 and February 2026, the federal workforce that supports weather forecasting and emergency response has decreased by more than 14%. This threatens services communities rely on to prepare for emergencies.

See how cuts to the federal scientific workforce affect weather forecasting, emergency preparedness and other services communities rely on: https://science.federalharmstracker.org

14/08/2026

After the recent announcement by the Trump administration that they were stripping civil service protections from about 8,000 civil servants, the Partnership’s data team started analyzing job postings from federal agencies to see how this was being implemented.

Our analysis found that these changes impacted even more people than originally thought, impacting roles from transportation security officers to employees overseeing Freedom of Information Act requests.

These changes risk eroding transparency of the federal government while not actually improving employee performance. Read more in our latest blog post:

A Partnership analysis of recent federal job postings suggests that Schedule Policy/Career reclassifications reach far beyond policy-influencing roles.

14/08/2026

This month, we're highlighting the dedicated public servants working behind-the-scenes to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. 🌪️

Days of torrential rain from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 led to catastrophic flooding across Houston, severely damaging thousands of homes and businesses and leaving communities waiting to begin the long recovery process.

Jordan Manos recognized that FEMA's flood damage assessment process wasn't built for disasters of that scale. He redesigned the agency's assessment tool to better predict which properties were most likely to have significant flood damage. This change allowed inspectors to prioritize buildings that needed immediate attention, while reducing unnecessary inspections.

His innovations helped disaster survivors receive financial assistance and begin repairs much sooner than in previous instances after major storms, while saving the government an estimated $20 million in assessment costs. The improved process has since served as a model for future disasters.

"This was about taking care of people," Jordan said. "It is probably the most rewarding experience I've ever had professionally because I really made a difference."

Public servants like Jordan show what's possible when we invest in public service. Read his story here: https://servicetoamericamedals.org/honorees/jordan-t-manos/

13/08/2026

Our government should stand not as a relic of the past, but as a promise to the future—one that is shaped by the voices of the American people, strengthened in its mission to serve and reimagined to meet our greatest challenges.

Our new report, A Government for the Next 250 Years, shares responses from the public and what Americans desire in a government that serves their needs. These findings suggest a common set of priorities for government: it should listen to and understand the public’s needs, put the public good first and be more effective in addressing societal problems.

Hannah S., our research associate and author of the report, breaks down the findings for you here.

Want to learn more? Explore the report’s findings: https://ourpublicservice.org/know-the-facts/resource-library/reports/a-government-for-the-next-250-years-insights-from-the-public-on-a-government-that-works-for-them

13/08/2026

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration does more than forecast the weather.

From tracking hurricanes to monitoring our oceans and coastlines, its science helps protect lives, sustain local economies and keep communities safe and informed.

Investing in public science helps keep all of us safe.

12/08/2026

We are one month out from ! Join us from September 15-17 to learn from our wonderful plenary speakers about their experience leading in times of uncertainty without losing sight of purpose, mission and service excellence. https://events.ourpublicservice.org/2026-govhr

We are also excited to announce a 10% discount for groups of 10+! Please email the GovHR team at [email protected] with the subject line "Group Registration" to receive your discount today.

Plenary spotlight:
Bestselling author Daniel Pink will share stories and practical takeaways on living more engaged lives in public service, along with strategies to help government HR professionals and organizations navigate complex challenges. He is the author of seven books on business, work, creativity and behavior, including the New York Times bestsellers The Power of Regret, When and A Whole New Mind, and the #1 New York Times bestseller, Drive and To Sell is Human.

Anthony Foxx, the 17th secretary of transportation, 54th mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, and former chief policy officer for Lyft, will share how he led organizations through major disruptions, from a municipal-level economic recession to federal-level technological transformation.

President and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration, James-Christian Blockwood, will join Anthony Foxx on the plenary panel. Through the Academy, James-Christian leads efforts to help leaders build more effective, accountable and transparent organizations, drawing on broad experience in leadership, strategic planning and national security.

Represent your agency at the 2026 GovHR Conference and register today: https://events.ourpublicservice.org/2026-govhr

12/08/2026

Before joining the Partnership this summer, Ana Berrios Perez saw government mostly through politics and headlines, but her internship changed her perspective in many ways.

In our newest blog, Ana reflects on what she learned about the public servants, research and preparedness programs working behind the scenes to help communities stay safe—and why investment in these programs now is crucial for when the next disaster strikes.

Read more:

A Partnership intern reflects on what she learned about the public servants, research and preparedness programs working behind the scenes to help communities stay safe.