Management
Summer Makes You More Productive
"Feeling happy and hopeful makes work come a little easier.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Despite Withdrawing the U.S. From the Paris Agreement, Coal Jobs Are Like 'Baywatch'
It doesn't matter how hard you try, you're not bringing these things back.
Route Fifty
Why Federal Programs Have Struggled With the Suburbanization of Poverty
As poorer populations have shifted to the suburbs, anti-poverty programs have had difficulties adapting to broader regional challenges.
Route Fifty
Cuomo to Take Preemptive Action Protecting N.Y. Health Insurance Coverage From ACA Repeal
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Affordable housing difficulties grow in Columbus; California's struggling recycling sector; and why Miami drivers don’t use turn signals.
Pay & Benefits
Proposed Retirement Benefit Cuts Could Hurt TSP Contribution Levels
Employees would have less disposable income left for voluntary investments in their retirement, TSP official notes.
Management
Why Mueller Is Taking Over the Michael Flynn Grand Jury
The special counsel is consolidating his control of existing investigations—and may gain leverage over the former national-security adviser in the process.
Management
7 Tips from a Veteran IG
Glenn Fine, a stalwart in the community, appears to have heard his critics.
Nextgov
Tech Leaders ‘Disappointed’ in Trump’s Paris Accord Decision
Executives from Salesforce, Microsoft, Google and others took to Twitter to outline plans to commit more than ever to stopping climate change.
News
Honoring Great Ideas in State and Local Government
Nominations are open for this year’s Route Fifty Navigator Awards.
Management
Sitting Near a High-Performer Can Make You Better at Your Job
But sitting next to a toxic colleague can hurt your career.
Management
VA Secretary Launches Centralized Bid to Combat Waste and Fraud
Shulkin will also explore partnerships with other agencies to curb duplication.
Nextgov
Health Data Security Tops HHS' List of Challenges
Trump’s proposed budget adds an additional $22 million to Health and Human Services cyber initiatives.
Management
Justice Department Gave Bonuses to Employees Under Investigation for Sexual Harassment
Watchdog finds improper tracking of complaints and inconsistent penalties for substantiated allegations.
Nextgov
GSA's Massive Telecom Contract Could Come Soon
Two of the agency's largest contracts may be awarded this year, with one as soon as this month.
Route Fifty
As Trump Exits Paris Agreement, State and Local Officials Vow to Fill Void
Governors announce a new multi-state U.S. Climate Alliance, as mayors reiterate support for the international agreement.
Defense
Navy Sends Congress $5.3B Wishlist of Planes, Ships and More
The 48-item ‘unfunded priorities list’ arrived a week after the service’s $172 billion budget request for 2018.
Oversight
Analysis: Trump’s Zero-Sum View of The World is Most Dangerous When Applied to Climate Change
For Trump, the Paris Climate Accord must end with one country winning — or losing. In fact, all of humanity is at risk of being on the zero side of the equation here
Route Fifty
San José Looks to Integrate Autonomous Vehicles Into Its Transportation Strategy
Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement will likely speed up the push to embrace self-driving cars in the sustainability-minded and tech-oriented California city.
Nextgov
Feds: Internet of Things Potential Must Be Weighed Against Risks
The public and private sectors must collaborate to secure connected networks of devices and sensors, federal tech professionals say.
Route Fifty