Management
New Leader, New Funding for Project to Rebuild Trust in Government
Volcker Alliance’s president lands $1.5 million Carnegie Corporation grant.
Management
How to Vote for President When You Don't Like the Candidates
Imagine you're in a voting booth faced with a choice between bad candidate #1 and bad candidate #2. Surprisingly, science says this may actually be a good thing. Here's how.
Oversight
Should the Government Turn Down the Airport Volume?
Noisy airplane takeoffs have reopened a debate about how the government should treat noise pollution.
Management
The Desire to Fit In is the Root of Almost All Wrongdoing
Doing the wrong thing is, for most of us, pretty mundane.
Tech
GM Has Built A Stealth Truck for the Army
A new hydrogen fuel cell truck could put snipers behind enemy lines, in style.
Management
Why the Kaine vs. Pence Vice Presidential Debate Matters
The vice presidential debate may not set off fireworks quite like the presidential debate, but two political scientists explain why it's still important.
Defense
The Suspension of U.S.-Russian Cooperation in Syria
The U.S. said Russia has failed to live up to its agreement to allow aid workers into Aleppo.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's 1995 Tax Returns Are Illuminating
After all, it takes a real business genius to lost $916 million on casinos.
Management
Pay for Success: Separating Fact From Fear
Social impact bonds can offer government more bang for its buck.
Route Fifty
Feds Announce $119 Million in Grants to Help State and Local Police Agencies
Nearly 200 law enforcement agencies will get financial assistance to bring on around 900 entry-level officers, many focused on community engagement.
Management
USPS Begins Hiring Surge in Preparation for Holiday Season
Postal Service will hire tens of thousands of employees on temporary basis.
Oversight
Might Trump's Hunt-Loving Son Bump Into Federal Nepotism Law?
Donald Jr.'s wish to be Interior secretary might expose unresolved Washington questions.
Management
Contract Consolidation Effort Saves $2 Billion and Counting
By December, a half-billion-dollar spend on laptops and desktops will be in three contracts.
Nextgov
Could Virtual Interviews Solve Government's Recruiting Problem?
A new survey finds about 43 percent of millennials think agencies should use social media in recruiting.
Route Fifty
L.A. Mayor’s House Egged by Protesters; Alaskans See Smaller Annual Dividend Payout
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Big campaign finance changes in Washington state; expunging criminal records for minor crimes in N.C.; and overweight trucks threaten Pa. bridges.
Nextgov
Here's Donald Trump's Plan to Dominate Cyber
The Republican nominee shared what his cyber priorities would be if he wins in November.
Pay & Benefits
Here Are the Lawmakers With the Worst Records on Federal Employee Issues
Rankings also show stark differences on presidential ticket.
Pay & Benefits
September Sees Very Small Gains for Federal Retirement Investments
All but one of the funds in the TSP grew, but the biggest earner was only up 1.24 percent.
Management