Levin Center at Work
We offer a wide range of programs from training for lawmakers, to fellowships for scholars, and internships for students. We also create content on a variety of topics related to oversight. Find out more about the Levin Center at work.
Recent News
Levin Center Presents at NCOIL’s Annual Meeting
We are joining the National Council of Insurance Legislators at their 2021 Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ, on November 18 and November 19 for two oversight workshops! Ben Eikey is
New Levin Center Op-Ed published in ‘The Hill’
Read Levin Center Director Jim Townsend’s op-ed in The Hill entitled ‘Justice Delayed is Public Accountability Denied’. The piece calls for reforms to speed judicial enforcement of congressional subpoenas. Read Now
New Testimony before House Select Committee on Modernization of Congress
The Levin Center testified in front of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress on how to strengthen Congress’ oversight capacity. Download Full Testimony Read Press Release
Deputy Secretary of Defense Joining the Levin Center on November 8
Watch our conversation with the Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks, hosted by the Levin Center at Wayne Law, on how business and government can work together to drive
Oversight Matters Podcast
Oversight Matters is a close-up look at important oversight and investigations by both state legislatures and Congress and the people behind them. You will hear personal stories and learn how legislators and their staff uncover waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs as well as the facts behind important public policy reforms. Listen in!
Events
We host regular events both virtually and in-person on important oversight and public policy topics of the day. We bring together lawmakers, scholars, policy experts, activists, community organizers, journalists, and attorneys to discuss issues such as oversight of disaster responses, criminal justice reforms, oversight of government contracts, or how oversight can be conducted in the digital marketplace. Join us!
Congressional & State Testimony
We are privileged to be called upon by Congress and state legislatures across the country to testify in committee hearings or provide written testimonies and expert opinions. Most testimonies are available to watch in full or you can download our submitted remarks.
Awards
Every year, we award two prizes to scholars and lawmakers who have distinguished themselves through their oversight work. Our research award recognizes an outstanding oversight paper, while our Carl Levin Award honors a bipartisan team of lawmakers for their oversight efforts.
