Press Release: Gateway EIS Shows Thorough Review, Permitting Can Be Done in Less Than Two Years
Government agencies involved deserve credit for setting a new standard for complex infrastructure projects.
Posted 7/11/17 Read More ›Common Good: Who we are, what we do
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Common Good Survey Finds Voters Agree on a New Approach to Government Reform
Majority, regardless of party, join Common Good’s call for government to set goals and principles and to allow flexibility in meeting them.
Posted 6/26/17 Read More ›
Common Good Responds to Critique of “Two Years, Not Ten Years”
UPDATE: Columnist George Will writes on the "indefensible position" of those who stand opposed to permitting reform.
Posted 6/12/17 Read More ›
Common Good Releases Animated Video on Why Congress Needs to Streamline Infrastructure Approvals
“Congressional Roadblock” underscores the absurdity of the current system.
Posted 5/31/17 Read More ›
Ripon Forum: Fixing the Civil Service
Restoring responsibility to and accountability of officials is the only way to fix broken government, Philip Howard explains.
Posted 5/1/17 Read More ›
Philip Howard Discusses Infrastructure, Broken Government in Guardian Interview
Remarks come after his participation in Trump Administration’s Strategic and Policy Forum.
Posted 4/14/17 Read More ›