Nextgov
Government Prize Contests Want More Ideas, Less Software
Agencies are tapping the public for new technology concepts.
Defense
Homeland Security Department Builds Ties to Middle-Eastern Police Group
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson notes the rapid expansion of community partnerships to counter terrorism.
Management
The Presidential Transition Should Include Civil Service Reform
Efforts to upgrade agency management over the past two decades have largely ignored the workforce.
Nextgov
DOD 'In the Right Spot' With Cloud, CIO Says
In many ways, DOD’s use of cloud computing is not so different from non-IT Fortune 50 companies, Halvorsen said.
Management
The Nerd’s Dream Guide to the U.S. Constitution
More citizens should follow Khizr Khan’s example by reading the document and knowing what the words mean.
Management
Half of Americans Think Unions Have Too Much Political Influence
Majority say labor leaders are out of touch with membership.
Management
Research Backs Up the Instinct That Walking Improves Creativity
Walking influences our thinking, and somehow improves creativity.
Defense
Terrorism Only Works on Nations That Aren’t Ready for It
Since 9/11, national-security officials have made policy on a myth of American invulnerability. They should have been preparing everyday citizens for the worst in order to make the country stronger.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Stays in the Conversation
The GOP candidate says Barack Obama is the "founder of ISIS."
Nextgov
How a Bot is Changing Federal Tech Purchasing
Bots from two vendors were bidding against each other to work on part of a recent cloud contract.
Nextgov
Lawmakers: Will Census Tech Be Ready to Test or Not?
Concerns about the timeline stem from a June 9 hearing that revealed many key systems haven’t been deployed and the program opted to buy commercial-off-the-shelf products,
Management
The Elusiveness of an Official ID After Prison
A bureaucratic maze within the federal government leaves scores of former inmates without the key to a fresh start.
Route Fifty
Time to Downsize Pittsburgh’s Desolate Airport?; North Dakotans Will Vote on Medical Marijuana
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: 311 spat at New York City Hall; more violence in Chicago; and 50th anniversary for North America’s longest continuous truss bridge.
Management
Medical Marijuana Won’t Become Legal Anytime Soon
A recent notice from the Drug Enforcement Administration denies a petition to have the drug accepted for medical use at the federal level.
Pay & Benefits
Air Force Will Offer Drone Pilots $35,000 Retention Bonuses
The service this fall will start offering $10,000 more than the current annual rate to those who agree to stay in their jobs for another five years.
Pay & Benefits
A Retirement Guide for Every Stage of Your Career
Resources for early career, mid-career and pre-retirement planning.
Nextgov
DARPA Wants Artificial Intelligence To Explain Itself
If humans can't understand why AI systems make certain decisions, they probably won't trust them.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Settles After Allegedly Pretending to Have Cancer for Extra Time Off
ATF agent took 80 days of sick leave while working a private sector job.
Nextgov
Why the A-130 Update is a Huge Deal for Government
A-130 focuses on three key elements: real-time knowledge of the environment, proactive risk management and shared responsibility.
Defense