News

Hochul says housing voucher bill is still too expensive

The bill’s supporters want to include housing vouchers for homeless and low-income New Yorkers in this year’s affordability-focused state budget.

DEI controversy collides with state-level cyber workforce needs

Despite the federal government’s movement away from DEI practices, state agencies can still explore ways to broaden their cyber workforces to fill talent gaps.

Youth-focused social media mandates need teeth, not just training

Recent legislation in Iowa would require sixth through eighth graders to study the “effects of social media.” But experts caution that minors can’t just be warned about the platforms’ dangers.

Solving the cloud cost equation

Agencies should take a deliberate approach to the cloud.

DARPA taps Microsoft, PsiQuantum for scalable quantum computer research

As part of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, the two companies are now in negotiations under the validation and co-design phase of the quantum computing program.

Senate Democrats call for DOGE to halt until details are provided

The letter to the White House chief of staff and counsel notes that some of billionaire Elon Musk’s actions via DOGE “may be illegal or unconstitutional.”

Joann Ariola prevails as NYC Council minority leader

The battle to lead the five-person Republican caucus finally came to a close – at least, we think.

Trump administration environmental justice removals cut across agencies

Agencies leaders placed nearly 200 on administrative leave as they wound down programs at the Justice and Energy departments and the Environmental Protection Agency. 

USPS turns a profit during busy season as DeJoy says his reforms are taking hold

The Postal Service will next look to reduce its headcount, continue consolidations and launch new products, though it still expects to lose money this year.

What to do on the day after?

COMMENTARY | Once Elon Musk and crew burn it all down, here’s how we might rebuild from the ashes.

Ohio lawmakers mull energy overhaul as data center demand piles up

Ohio lawmakers on the House Energy Committee began discussion this week on a measure to overhaul the state’s energy landscape as a supply and demand imbalance is emerging between the state's aging fossil fuel plants and manufacturing and data center development.

Tech, BD and energy leadership moves across the market

This edition of our weekly executive movement list begins with one company's realignment and ends with a pair of appointments involving boards of directors.

Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025

Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird and unsettled field.

What's the gig deal?

We respect the hustle of elected officials with side jobs

Trump administration tells states billions in EV charger money is on hold

Washington was in line to receive $71 million for chargers along I-5 and other roads. But the U.S. Department of Transportation says it will revamp the program.

COMMENTARY: How DOGE will use AI to take aim at government contracting

The Department of Government Efficiency could revolutionize federal procurement, but contractors face uncertain future, writes GovSignals CEO Derek Hoyt.