Pay & Benefits
Looming Budget Cuts, New Education Benefits and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
Flynn, Turkey, and the Long Paper Trail Trump Missed
An Erdogan government insider had contracts with Flynn’s group going back to the campaign, documents filed by Trump’s former national security advisor’s firm show.
Management
EPA Employees Vow to 'Stand Up! Fight Back!' Against New Administration, Budget Cuts
Trump administration is reportedly considering cutting one-fourth of EPA funding, with the goal of eliminating 20 percent of its workforce.
Management
Don’t Be Distracted By Trump’s 100-Day Plan
It’s the next 1,000 days that matter, and the risks are significant, especially for the president’s base.
Route Fifty
Which State and Local Programs Will Be Casualties of Trump-Era Budgeting?
Analysts at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities say federal grants that make up about one-third of state budgets may soon disappear.
Management
These ‘Transparency’ Bills Would Gut the EPA
Two proposed laws would sever the agency from scientific experts, and scientific expertise—all under the guise of honesty and openness.
Management
Embrace Your Inner Trump and Become a Better Leader
Aspects of the president's polarizing personality exist within us all, Zen masters say.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Rex Tillerson's Alias Was Too Masculine
Stephen Colbert wonders if the State Department chief's fake email handle actually worked.
Route Fifty
Download Our New Ebook: ‘Navigating America’s Tough Intergovernmental Challenges’
From finance to health care to transportation, there are plenty of policy priorities for state and local governments in the nation’s capital and beyond as the new Trump administration continues to take shape.
Management
Here’s Something We Can All Agree On: Agencies Need to Deliver Results
In a time of superheated politics, a focus on government performance is especially important.
Management
Why Trump's Budget Cuts Are Even More Severe Than Advertised
By one measure, Trump’s proposals represent a 25 percent reduction to domestic agencies.
Oversight
Why the CBO Scares Donald Trump
The president and his aides may prefer “alternative facts” to the real thing, but they also have little use for anyone else’s conclusions.
Management
Trump Nominees’ Complex Finances Slow Vetting Process
A progress report shows the administration is far behind on staffing key positions.
Route Fifty
Illinois Comptroller Halts Payments for Governor’s Top Initiative
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Tennessee sues feds over refugee resettlement; Texas lawmakers target local taxes; and Jacksonville’s battle with Formosan termites.
Management
Majority of Agencies Have Fallen Behind on Updating FOIA Rules
Survey finds that just over a third have responded to new law.
Management
Democrats Threaten Shutdown Over Trump, Republican Priorities
ICE buildup, wall funding and other riders could cause trouble for spending bills.
Management
Largest Deportation Campaign In U.S. History Is No Match For Trump’s Plan
In 1954, the U.S. Border Patrol's Operation Wetback promised to deport millions of undocumented Mexicans. It fell far short of its target, but made a mark in the minds of immigrants who lived in fear.
Route Fifty
Phoenix’s Mayor Is Ready to Battle for the City’s Values and Economy
At SXSW, Greg Stanton is a happy warrior against state and federal interference.
Management
There’s A Very Good Reason To Hire Overqualified Workers
Just make sure they aren't too overqualified.
Oversight