Management
The Federal Government Now Considers Google’s Self-Driving Cars to Be Legal Drivers
Google's cars have cleared a big hurdle between them and actual roads.
Defense
Obama Punts Controversial War Account to Successor
The president, who decried the Pentagon’s 'dishonest' war chest, will leave office with it firmly entrenched.
Management
GSA's Budget Request Invests in FBI and FEMA Headquarters, Tech Upgrades
Agency has been tapped to host an effort to modernize aging legacy computer systems.
Management
Senate Panel Approves Bill Limiting Administrative Leave
Legislation restricts such leave to five days, and creates separate leave categories for employees requiring an extended absence from their jobs.
Management
10 Ways To Empower Government Employees
Facilitating effective government from the inside out.
Nextgov
8 Things to Look For in the 2017 IT Budget
The budget seeks substantial budget increases to shore up cybersecurity and a new approach to modernizing IT systems.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Push for Bargaining Rights for TSA Employees
Powerful committee Democrats say TSA workers are entitled to the same rights as other unionized feds.
Route Fifty
State and Local Health Spending Flat in First Year of Medicaid Expansion
Nevertheless, health care spending remains a potential source of long-term fiscal pressure for states and localities.
Management
Intel Community Discloses Top-Line Budget Request of $53.5 Billion
Plan prioritizes high-impact threats, improved information technology.
Management
Senate Panel Approves OPM Nomination
Acting Director Beth Cobert still faces hurdles because of matters related to the OPM hack and Obamacare.
Management
Small Changes in Your Digital Routine Can Make You Smarter–and More Sane
Many people today struggle with information overload.
Oversight
Supreme Court Blocks Obama's Climate-Change Plan
The high court halts a major EPA regulation Tuesday as lower courts deliberate its future.
Management
Chaos Wins Republican Primary in New Hampshire
The middle of the pack may have to chase Trump all the way to Cleveland.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Gender in the Democratic Primary
Is there really a "special place in hell" for young women who support Bernie Sanders?
Management
Be the Leader You Want Your Boss to Be
The most powerful thing you can do is create envelopes of excellence around you.
Nextgov
Justice, DHS Probe Hack Allegedly Made Possible By DOJ Help Desk
A hacktivist claims a help desk aided his intrusion into a computer containing contact information on some 9,000 DHS personnel and 20,000 FBI employees.
Route Fifty
Pennsylvania’s Governor: Budget ‘Time Bomb’ Is Ticking
In Harrisburg, Tom Wolf warns that the state risks a ‘fiscal catastrophe’ as tensions with General Assembly lawmakers show no signs of abating.
Management
Obama Budget Supports a Larger Federal Workforce
Budget Director Shaun Donovan said the blueprint’s 1.6 percent federal pay raise was a tough choice.
Management
USPS Records First Profit in Five Years as Obama Calls for Shedding 12K Postal Jobs
Postal Service, White House agree on need for legislative reform.
Management