Route Fifty
Why Trump Needs to Factor Rural Broadband Into His Infrastructure Plans
“Otherwise we’re dooming these areas to economic stagnation and worse,” U.S. Sen. Angus King said at a bipartisan Next Century Cities policy event on Wednesday.
Pay & Benefits
House Passes Bills to Boost Overtime Pay and Protect Whistleblowers
Measures seek to fix previous laws that unintentionally hurt federal employees.
Management
How Donald Trump Can Make Government Work Again
Why we need a federal chief performance officer.
Management
Donald Trump and the Legacy of Andrew Jackson
There’s no shortage of parallels between the two populists—but there’s at least one crucial difference.
Tech
NASA Is Offering $30K to the Person Who Solves Its Space Poop Problem
Space travel presents scientists with seemingly infinite challenges.
Pay & Benefits
Details on 2017 Locality Pay, a Surprise With the Military Raise, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
A Glimpse At How the F-35 Will Help the Marines Storm the Beach
In a California demonstration, the short-takeoff fighters escorted troop-carrying V-22s into simulated hostile territory.
Oversight
Senate GOP Could Check Trump
On the filibuster, foreign policy, and Cabinet picks, Republicans are already behaving more independently than Democrats did under President Obama.
Tech
Twitter Says It Will Ban Trump If He Breaks Hate Speech Rules
The social network is facing what may be the world's most powerful troll: the U.S. president.
Oversight
Government’s Ethics Office Praises Trump for Commitments He Hasn’t Made
OGE released a series of tweets applauding Trump over business comments.
Nextgov
GSA's New Tech Leader Says Group is Ready for Its Pixar Moment
Former Pixar executive Rob Cook discusses what lured him to government work.
Nextgov
Trump Appoints Legislative Cyber Leaders to Transition Team
Reps. Devin Nunes, Marsha Blackburn and Tom Marino have sponsored cyber and tech legislation.
Route Fifty
Minn. Auditor Launches Inquiry into Stadium Luxury Suites; N.Y.C. Leaders vs. Trump
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kansas governor sidesteps legislature; Chicago mayor’s pension plan; and inaction on sex crime investigations in Casper, Wyo.?
Management
CFOs Fear New Administration Could Jeopardize Efficiency Initiatives
Survey comes as Trump gives few clues to fate of shared services, risk management.
Defense
Our Casual Use of Military Jargon is Normalizing the Militarization of Society
“ASAP,” “on standby,” and “good to go” are all common army idioms.
Management
Defense Bill Stripped of Language Overturning Contractor Executive Orders
Contractor “religious freedom” and “fair pay” issues punted to incoming Trump team.
Management
For $1 Million, Donors to Trump’s Inauguration Will Get an 'Intimate' Dinner With Mike Pence
That'll earn you four tickets to a "leadership luncheon" with select congressional leaders and cabinet appointees, and a dinner with a "special appearance" by Trump.
Management
Four Questions About the Incoming Secretary of Transportation
Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao’s connections to Congress will likely prove useful.
Management