What Does a New Administration Mean for the Public Sector?

Recently published in PSHRA’s Public Eye Magazine, LCW Partners Paul Knothe and Alex Volberding provide insights into the potential impact of a second Trump administration on the public sector workforce. Knothe and Volberding discuss key policy shifts, including on the regulation of AI, changes to public sector labor relations, and the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They highlight the potential reduction of federal oversight on AI, proposed civil service reforms that could lead to large-scale reclassifications, and efforts to curtail remote work. With significant implications for state and local governments, they emphasize the need for public sector employers to prepare for these possible changes.

To access the full article, please click the following link, accessible on page 6 (membership required): https://pshra.org/resource/public-eye-jan-feb-2025/