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
An Absurd Number of Jobs Around the World Are Going Unfilled
Supply and desire for jobs are growing more uneven.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Sarah Palin Endorses Trump, Also Invents a Word
Jimmy Kimmel has figured out what a "squirmish" is.
Route Fifty
City Leaders Gathering in D.C. for U.S. Conference of Mayors 2016 Winter Meeting
This year’s meeting counts economic development and drought among its priorities.
Oversight
Donald Trump Could Ride Momentum to the Republican Nomination
If he wins Iowa, then an establishment candidate will face an uphill struggle to stop him.
Nextgov
Survey: CIOs Struggle to Measure Success in Dollars and Cents
More than half of the CIOs surveyed -- 63 percent -- said they struggle to calculate the return-on-investment of successful IT projects or to communicate those cost savings to other parts of the agency.
Management
Secure Agency Facilities Depend on GSA Talking with Protective Service
GAO recommends clarification of updated roles.
Management
Big Trends in Federal Contracting for 2016
Cybersecurity, big data, industry consolidation and more.
Management
EPA Accused of Inaction as Michigan Water Crisis Loomed
Administrator McCarthy said agency "did its job" but regrets outcome.
Management