Management
Bernie Sanders Gets a Boost in Indiana
The Democratic U.S. presidential candidate secured a win over Hillary Clinton when he desperately needed it.
Management
To Deal With Poor Performers, You Need Will and Skill
As the workforce has grown savvier and more litigious, government managers have had a hard time finding reliable HR expertise.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More Women in the Military Won't Mean Flirting on the Battlefield
The Daily Show looks at putting more women in combat roles.
Route Fifty
New Poll: Government Isn’t Doing Enough to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
Americans agree that substance abuse is one of the most serious threats to the nation’s health and government efforts to address the problem thus far have been inadequate.
Management
Could OPM's Latest Hiring Initiative Actually Make a Difference?
The agency wants to fix the "broken relationship" between front-line supervisors and HR professionals.
Nextgov
Quantum Computers Will Break Today’s Cyber Protections, Scientists Say
True quantum computers don't exist yet, but cryptography needs to evolve for when they do, according to NIST scientists.
Route Fifty
Performance Management vs. Data Analytics: An Interview With Mike Flowers
New York City’s first chief analytics officer: “Don’t lose the service delivery forest for the quantification tree.”
News
Singed by the Benghazi Dispute, This Ex-Fed Is Laying Low
Former State official might find himself back in the public eye when House committee’s report comes out this summer.
Route Fifty
Alabama’s New Food Stamp Work Rules; Multiple Agencies Blamed for Fatal D.C. Metrorail Smoke Incident
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: North Dakota budget to undergo historic budget downsizing; Tennessee concealed carry on public colleges; and Los Angeles eyes key river real estate.
Defense
A Twist in the Fight for Women in the Military
One Republican’s attempt stop the integration of women into the military might end up making them eligible for the draft.
Management
How Government Leaders Have Handled Downsizing and Other Big Changes
Engaging the workforce in every step of the transformation process is critical, says one agency head.
Defense
The Futuristic Aircraft That May Replace the Black Hawk Will Fly Next Year
But don’t expect the V-280 or SB-1 to hit battlefields until after 2030 — unless their builders find other customers first
Oversight
Clinton's Battle Plan
Don’t expect Hillary Clinton to stay above the fray in the general election.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Seek Student Loan Tax Break for Severely Disabled, Including Vets
Bipartisan bill would eliminate IRS tax debt on forgiven student loans for permanently disabled and families whose child has died.
Nextgov
GSA Announces New Governmentwide Tech Unit That Will House 18F
The new unit -- called the Technology Transformation Service -- aims to help other federal agencies take advantage of emerging technology.
Route Fifty
Healthy School Snacks Promote Student Nutrition
Snacks bought at school can play a big role in kids’ diets and well-being, but until recently, many students did not have healthy food and beverage options readily available.
Management
Those Emails You Send From Home At Night Are Creating More Problems Than You Know
We’re operating under a mass delusion, and it’s making us miserable.
Nextgov
The Military Is Building an Engine to Uncover the Humans Behind Hacks
The point is "to not only look at the bullets but also look at the weapon,” a DARPA researcher tells Nextgov.
Management
Get Our New Free eBook: Closing the Skills Gap in Government
It's not rocket science: If an organization is to excel, its employees must have the necessary expertise.
Defense