Route Fifty
Ohio Explores Compliance Pathways to Clean Power Plan Amid Objections
“We are taking a two-pronged approach,” says Adam Ward, assistant chief of Air Pollution Control for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Tech
Growing the First Flower to Bloom in Space Was Not Easy for NASA
"The importance of plants will likely increase given the crews' limited connection to Earth."
Nextgov
Industry Ideas for Boosting Gov’t Cybersecurity: Go Back to the Basics
“Much of what is required, expected or even possible in cybersecurity management is known to cybersecurity professionals, but not fully or properly implemented across the government,” the report concluded.
Management
Clinton Picks Up Another Federal Union Endorsement
Labor group with 150,000 members throws support behind former State secretary.
Management
Slow Federal Hiring Process Will Force FBI to Rely on Contractors Initially to Boost Gun Background Checks
One Republican praised Obama’s executive action to hire more agents.
Pay & Benefits
Teleworking in the Snow, TSP Security Changes and More
A weekly roundup of federal pay and benefits news.
Management
NOAA: 2015 Was Hottest Year on Record
As the Obama administration gears up to protect its climate accord, scientists issue a warning.
Route Fifty
Flint’s Mayor Calls for Federal Aid for Water Crisis
In a drama-filled event at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting, Dr. Karen Weaver was able discuss the crisis. But Baltimore’s mayor wasn’t so lucky when she tried to speak about community policing.
Defense
Homeland Security Touts Progress in Tracking Visa Overstays
After vetting for terrorism, 99 percent of visitors are confirmed as having departed.
Management
Malheur Feds Post an Open Letter to Occupiers
The message posted to Facebook by Malheur staff says the workers look forward to the "healing process."
Route Fifty
Check Out Route Fifty’s State and Local Government Management Challenges Survey Results
Our new survey of government leaders finds hiring difficulties, funding red tape and cash-strapped technology budgets among the top 2016 management challenges for agencies.
Route Fifty
The Human Capital Challenge Facing State and Local Governments
Workforce issues are a top concern, according a new survey from Route Fifty and the Government Business Council.
Management
How One Group is Trying to Prevent Procrastination on Presidential Transition Planning
"Transitions are big, complicated and dangerous," said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, which is forming a resource center on the process.
News
When ‘Ignorance’ and ‘Contempt’ for Government Is a Political Winner
Former White House chief of staff says tenor of GOP race could impede presidential transition.
Defense
US to Convene 27-Nation Meeting on ISIS
It's a true working ministerial meeting as the U.S. defense secretary and other countries' top defense officials get caught up and look ahead.
Oversight
Palin Endorses Trump, Forging an Alliance of the Aggrieved
Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Donald Trump is a bet on the triumph of identity over ideology.
Defense
Defense Looks For Laser-Armed Drones to Shoot Down Ballistic Missiles
The high-flying aircraft would be the unmanned successors to the Air Force’s missile-zapping jetliner.
Management