Seeing Philadelphia through the lens of Detroit
A recent trip to Detroit has me reflecting on my hometown, how far it’s come and by what pathways, and where we are heading.
Over the three days I spent in Detroit, the people, the place, and the spirit captured …
A visit to the asylum for the politically deranged
[intro-text]These are the remarks of Peter Reichard, outgoing president of the Governmental Research Association, presented at our annual conference in Detroit in the form of a dream.[/intro-text]
While out walking the other night, I came upon a gray, severe building. …
From tax foreclosure to urban farming: Highlights from the 2018 Governmental Research Association Conference
Recently, CEO Mebane Rash, COO Nancy Rose, and Director of Policy and Engagement Molly Osborne attended the national Governmental Research Association (GRA) Conference in Detroit, Michigan. Once one of America’s great cities, Detroit became the poster child for the decline …
Meet the future “meaning makers” and “wayfinders” of our world, meet the GRA
At the end of July, the Governmental Research Association (GRA) held its annual conference in Detroit. It was my privilege to be elected the president of this group of independent think tanks. Over the course of the next two years, …
The business of think tanks is changing, and EdNC’s Rash is leading the way nationally
Detroit, MI. – Mebane Rash, the CEO and editor-in-chief of EducationNC, reached a milestone in her career here this week when the Governmental Research Association installed her as its president. Mebane will serve a two-year term as the leader of …
Officers, awards, and photos from the 2018 Governmental Research Association conference
Recently, the national Governmental Research Association (GRA) held its annual conference in Detroit, Michigan. The GRA is the national organization of individuals professionally engaged in governmental research.
The conference included a wide variety of topics from Detroit’s 2013 bankruptcy, autonomous …
2017 GRA Policy Conference Speaker Bios
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Latest publications from GRA Organizations
The October email had news of September publications by GRA Organizations, including tax analysis, managed competition, sewer and water board reform, analysis of the needed number of judgships, public employment trends, public nursing homes, and consolidated fire service.
The September …
February 2013 GRA Reporter
The February recap of activity in the GRA organizations is available. The Reporter highlights education projects in Alabama and Wisconsin and tax matters in Illinois and Minnesota. Learn more at http://eepurl.com/wUTir …
GRA Reporter January 2013
The January recap of activity in the GRA organizations is available. Some of the highlights include papers on blight remediation in Tennessee and health care reform in Boston (note that the Reporter erroneously credited the Boston report to the Boston …