Management
When It Comes to Workplace Noise, Millennials Can't Even
A new survey finds that fewer distractions outweigh freebies among young workers.
Oversight
Paul Ryan Calls for New Laws to Restrict Authority of ‘Arrogant’ Federal Bureaucrats
One proposal would fire feds accused of overspending federal dollars -- and charge them for the excess.
Nextgov
Oversight Lawmakers Demand Overdue Data Security Plan from Census
The Government Accountability Office says cybersecurity is a “critical” challenge for the agency.
Defense
Air Force Wants New Plane to Replace A-10, Fight ISIS
Generals float idea of new CAS aircraft — and beyond that, an “arsenal plane” or “flying Coke machine.”
Management
What Government Could Learn from the Golden State Warriors
Organizations get the results they’re designed to get.
Nextgov
You’ve Heard of the DATA Act. Now, Get Ready for the EDIT Act.
The Establishing Digital Interactive Transparency Act would require congressional bills posted online to include a “track changes-style system”showing all the tweaks made to legislation as it makes its way through Congress.
Oversight
Will Congress Reach an Agreement on Zika?
Lawmakers began formal talks on funding this week, as deadlines loom.
Oversight
Jimmy Carter Has a Few Suggestions For the Next President
Among his ideas: refresh the Supreme Court and reverse Citizens United.
Defense
The Senate Passed a Bill Requiring Women to Register For the Draft
Under the bill, women would have to register for the draft if they turned 18 on or after Jan. 1, 2018.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama Says 'Radical Islam'
Larry Wilmore worries that some creative editing is forthcoming after the president calls the terminology a "distraction."
Management
How to Silence Your Itty Bitty Committee
You know, the one inside your head that cranks up when something annoys you, makes you angry or hurts your feelings.
Nextgov
Now You Can Tell Trump or Clinton How to Handle Hackers
The national cybersecurity commission is taking ideas from experts.
Management
Bipartisan House Leaders Introduce New Proposal to Overhaul the Postal Service
Postal unions appear satisfied, though not all employee groups are on board.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Raise Action, Higher Ed Discounts, TRICARE Flexibility and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Senate Moves to Change Vets’ Preference in Federal Hiring
Defense authorization bill conferees will have to decide whether to include the change in the final version of the legislation.
Route Fifty
Stanford Rape Case Judge Barred From Sex Assault Trial; Chicago Police Commander’s Firing ‘Falls Through’
Also in Today’s State and Local Daily Digest: New York City eyes ferryboats; Arizona wildfire raises water concerns; and Pennsylvania’s competing pension reform bills.
Nextgov
IG: Social Security Should’ve Considered Scrapping $300M IT Project
Agency officials only considered two options: buying commercial code or building their own.
Management
WHO: Coffee Is Good For You
New guidelines from the World Health Organization say drinking coffee may prevent cancer, and represent the latest in a long debate over the harms and benefits of a beloved beverage.
Management
Is Obamacare Becoming the Less Affordable Care Act?
As private insurers look to increase premiums, the administration scrambles to fix Obamacare’s exchange markets.
Management